Rosalie Thompson looks at all aspects of the real estate industry to give her readers a comprehensive view of today's market. She explores the latest industry trends, the real estate market as it affects buyers and sellers, and the innovations that top agents employ to assist their clients. Rosalie has always been on the cutting edge of real estate technology and has traveled extensively to attend seminars, business conferences and to network with other real estate professionals. She was active in the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) and served on their Board of Directors and numerous committees. When actively selling, she was recognized by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as a Realtor of the Year for her state. Rosalie worked for 30 years in real estate both as an agent and company owner, although her license is currently on inactive status to devote full time to her writing. She has remained in contact with top agents and business leaders from around the country.