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Should agents work with friends? It depends who you ask.

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A crucial part of any real estate agent’s business comes from referrals within their own sphere. But what happens when a close friend or family members opts to transact alone or with another agent? Continue reading →

How a spirit of generosity will win you new business

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Follow the advice of your grandma, and never arrive at a party empty-handed. Contribute to any given situation by giving prospective clients useful information, advice and comfort. They’ll thank you with new business. Continue reading →

Why the biggest challenge to local real estate isn’t iBuyers

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Regular Inman contributor Teresa Boardman talks about how Zillow Offers just launched in the Twin Cities and what buyers and sellers truly need in her market (and probably yours, too). Continue reading →

Opendoor sued for trademark infringement over its mortgage brokerage

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Open Mortgage operates 79 branches in 22 states and offered $668 million in home loans in 2017, according to a complaint the lender filed with United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. It was founded in 2003, is headquartered in A… Continue reading →

5 steps for getting more social media ‘likes’

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Generally speaking, likes beget likes, and engagement encourages engagement. Here are five steps for getting more social media “likes” on your real estate content. It’s not as hard as you think. Continue reading →

6 time management tips agents can’t succeed without

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In the fast-paced real estate environment with so many moving pieces, it’s critical for agents to manage their time wisely. Be the Marie Kondo of time management: Declutter your schedule, and keep only the activities that bring you closer to your goals Continue reading →

Inspection’s over! 7 tips for negotiating repairs, credits and reductions

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Welcome to one of the most confusing parts of the real estate transaction. There is no handbook for post-inspection negotiation, and no amount of training can tell you exactly what to do because, quite frankly, it depends on the specifics of the deal. … Continue reading →