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US hiring remains strong, but other sectors outpace real estate

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Real estate employers added about as many jobs in September as would normally be expected this time of year, despite the market downturn. Continue reading →

Striving for safety: Helping your agents learn self-defense and personal protection

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According to NAR, 62 percent of agents report that they have not taken a self-defense class before. This is one stat about safety that Jeff Lichtenstein says brokers can improve for their teams. Continue reading →

The great agent reshuffle: Essential checklists you need to onboard agents in a down market

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Onboarding and recruiting practices change in a shifting market. When inventory is low and competition is fierce, bringing on new team members requires extra focus and streamlined systems to keep chaos at bay. Continue reading →

How to give peer-to-peer feedback that sharpens skills and doesn’t sting

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While people dread giving and receiving feedback, it can be one of the most powerful tools for improving professional performance. Let Michael H. Zaransky walk you through a simple technique for offering feedback that’s effective and actionable. Continue reading →

Don’t fall asleep at the wheel: Compliance and the ‘designated broker’ role

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When you wear the hat of the designated broker, the stakes are very high. Learn how to stay on the right side of best practices from real estate compliance consultant Summer Goralik. Continue reading →

WATCH: How to recruit and retain to drive profits regardless of market condition

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Brokers’ recruiting pitches often lead with catchy phrases and intriguing statistics about commission splits, sales records and all of the bells and whistles their brokerage has to offer. Coach John Cheplak says you need to focus on accountability inst… Continue reading →

Check in so your team doesn’t check out: 4 strategies to boost morale

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Small gestures speak volumes. Boosting morale starts with the little things, writes The Agency’s President Rainy Hake Austin. Great teams have great leaders, and these four morale-boosting tactics will help you be and create just that. Continue reading →

Is it too late? 7 red flags your agent is about to jump ship

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As independent contractors, agents can hang their licenses wherever they want. As brokers, it’s incumbent on us to create a beneficial environment for agents to flourish. Continue reading →

Cheat Sheet: 9 essential real estate reads you need right now

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The library is open, with 9 reads selected by Jimmy Burgess and guaranteed to inspire you and grow your business during the shift. This ultimate cheat sheet will motivate you to get back on track with the basics and give you the tools you need to carve… Continue reading →

How to make the most of your time during a market slowdown

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A market shift is a perfect time to revisit your communication and best practices so that you can provide the best possible client service. Let broker Julie Busby guide you through optimizing the current opportunity. Continue reading →