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Keeping It Real: Why the future belongs to the brave

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On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer shows how agents can utilize the connection economy in their business.  Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: Don’t mess with RESPA

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In this column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: An agent is offered NBA tickets from a title company she has a longtime and close relationship with. Is accept… Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: Embrace the unexpected

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Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, Denver-based Atlas Real Estate agent Jennifer Reinhardt shares how she turned lemons into lemonade. Continue reading →

Amateur hour! How to keep your cool with other agents

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Bad communication practices in transactions lead to misunderstandings and can mask unethical and unprofessional behavior. They can also diminish goodwill, undermine trust and lead to a build up of resentments that could derail your transaction. Here’s … Continue reading →

The Real Word: Zillow’s losing money, but not as much as before

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Zillow lost $2,916 on every home it sold in Q2, on average. But this is a small price to pay for what they are gaining. Continue reading →

Keeping It Real: Why comparison is toxic for your business

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On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer illuminates why comparing yourself to others is a time-suck. Comparison, especially toward the beginning of your career, is a waste of time. And your time is a val… Continue reading →

Never underestimate the value of your knowledge about housing

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Before learning about the local restaurants and parks, consider becoming an expert on the housing stock in the neighborhood. Commit important numbers to memory, and beat your competition. Continue reading →

Competition for starter homes will only heat up. Here’s why

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Market trends and emerging businesses and tools are hampering the dream of buying a home for the 19 million millennials who want to and have the income to do so but are still renting. Continue reading →

Stop crying ‘clickbait’! Why you have to get past the headlines

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News and info flies at us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Sure, we skim through a lot of information. But do we really need to burn our energy providing thoughts on an article where we’ve only read the headline? Continue reading →