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9 financial tips for new (and not-so-new) agents 

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Here are some financial tips and techniques that can help you earn more, save more and prepare for eventual retirement. Continue reading →

‘You’ll be on call 24/7’: 14 realities your recruiting broker probably didn’t tell you

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Recruiters understand that your chances of surviving your first year in the business are low, and they’ll say almost anything to get you onboard. Here is a list of truths they won’t prepare you for. Continue reading →

Forget ‘fake it till you make it’: How to truly build confidence

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Faking confidence can lead to failure fast, so ignore that cliched advice, and follow these tips on how to build genuine confidence as a new agent.
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Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?

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Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus. What advice should her broker g… Continue reading →

Did Biden just upend licensing and education requirements nationally?

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President Biden’s latest executive order could impose an unnecessary burden on those who seek to do business in a different state. Here’s how it can impact the real estate industry. Continue reading →

How to create a solid daily routine that’ll set you up right

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Establishing a new routine is not easy, but it can make all the difference in your life. Choose your struggle, make small changes, and get ready for big results.
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From cold to sold: Here’s how to take your business to the next level

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If feel like your business is drifting or you simply want to kick it up a notch, get back to the basics. These 10 fundamentals will help you focus on systematic growth. Continue reading →

The Real Word: What the DOJ-NAR battle means for agents

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In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the DOJ withdrawing its settlement offer to NAR, the first state in the U.S. to ban homebuyer love letters, and a study that shows what the majority of real estate listings are lac… Continue reading →

Real (Estate) Talk: 7 essential steps in the anti-racist pro’s journey

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Acknowledgment is a much-needed first step — but it’s only the beginning. For people of color to experience a greater sense of equity, inclusion and justice in diversity work, these steps are vital to a sense of community wholeness. Continue reading →