Professional Report - 4th Quarter 2010

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Features

Volume 69, Number 4 4th Quarter 2010

Cover Story: What to Do to Survive the Down Economy and Prepare for the Next Boom

Steve Lewis talks with SIORs about strategies for coming out of the economy on top.

PROFESSIONAL REPORT STAFF
Richard E. Hollander, SIOR, FRICS
Executive Vice President
and Editor-in-Chief

Alexis Fermanis Director and Editor

Michael Topp
Chapter News
International News
Member News

Nadine Evans
Member-to-Member Transactions

How to Succeeed with Distressed Properties SIORs share tips with Steve Bergsman on how to turn a distressed property into a profit.

The Evolving Role of a Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Company

Steve Lewis talks with SIORs about how brokerage firms are changing in many directions.

Leveraging SIOR to Create a Global Business Are you using the designation wisely? Chris Cuff, SIOR, shares his secrets of success.

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Independent Brokers Need to Network David Hurst explains the importance of networking when working independently.

Chuck Bender teaches you how to create and share marketing videos to enhance your business.

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The Rebirth of China’s Industrial Real Estate Market Nicholas E. Carmichael, SIOR, higlights how China’s industrial real estate market is growing, spreading and upgrading.