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7 big real estate myths you need to know the truth about

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There are so many misconceptions agents believe about this industry. But that’s exactly what’s stopping them from growing. So here are the untrue things you’ve probably heard about real estate — and why you should ignore them. Continue reading →

Epic fail or shifting market? The Real Word takes on Brad Inman’s op-ed

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In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman’s op-ed on the controversy at Better Mortgage and Zillow’s iBuying exit as well as Trulia’s plans to ditch crime data. Continue reading →

How to train your agents for a market shift 

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As we’ve witnessed before, markets can change on a dime. Are you ready for when that happens next? Here’s how you can prepare your team — and yourself — for a shift, and how to keep your business nimble. Continue reading →

How to move the ‘big rocks’ to next-level your business

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Eat that frog, the one thing, the 80-20 principle — many wise business people have written volumes on the subject of getting after it. Mega team leader Carl Medford gives his personal strategy on how to knock out the most impactful business activities … Continue reading →

Elderly, infirm and unemployed: How far should you go for listings?

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In an inventory-deprived market, agents are often tempted to use aggressive tactics to score listings. One broker thinks such strategies should be avoided. But what do you think? Continue reading →

Every deal is a learning opportunity: Lesson Learned

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As an agent who has sold more than $1 billion worth of real estate, Douglas Elliman’s Dina Goldentayer knows a thing or two about making it in the industry. Here, she shares why learning has no limits in real estate. Continue reading →

How to diffuse the f-bomb (fairness) in real estate: Real (Estate) Talk

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In this week’s edition of Real (Estate) Talk, Brandon Voss, president of The Black Swan Group, talks about the concept of fairness and what makes it so important in conversations and negotiations — especially in real estate. Continue reading →

What real estate agents should know about bedbugs 

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Bedbugs have been around for a long time and will continue to be a menace to homeowners. A well-informed agent can address the pros and cons of different remediation techniques to help assure buyers and sellers that they can sleep soundly again at night. Continue reading →

Better, brawls and Zillow’s misfire: Brad Inman says it’s just the start

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Anger is one reaction to shattered expectations, but you can’t pick a fight with an unforgiving market. These days, everyone’s fighting their own fears, Inman Publisher Brad Inman writes. Continue reading →