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The heat is on! 8 mistakes agents make when competing

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When the competition heats up, it’s easy to get caught in the frenzy and make costly mistakes. Broker Cara Ameer offers advice to stay on track and keep your reputation intact. Continue reading →

7 safety tips for brand new agents

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While you’ve probably thought about a lot of aspects of practicing real estate, the one you should start with is your personal safety. Jay Thompson outlines strategies to help you stay safer as you go about your daily activities. Continue reading →

How to be a fair housing ‘decoder’

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Real estate agents have an ethical and fiduciary responsibility to promote fairness in the way their clients and others are treated. According to Dr. Lee Davenport, asking questions and supporting clients are key elements in becoming an active advocate… Continue reading →

It’s up to us to keep the American dream alive and well

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To keep the American experiment vital and vibrant, we need buy-in from folks who are getting overlooked in the current market. Broker owner Troy Palmquist offers insight into ways to make the dream more attainable. Continue reading →

Team(b)erage: The solution for scaling indie agents

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Teams are not for everyone, writes Adam Hergenrother, and yet, many independent agents don’t necessarily want to reinvent the wheel. Teamberages are the middle way for anyone who is driven, growth-minded, and willing to put in the work. Continue reading →

Don’t go overboard! 5 reasonable tips for adjusting to the market

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Although the market is shifting, that doesn’t mean that the sky is falling. Team leader Carl Medford suggests that listing agents focus on training their sellers to understand the new realities instead of blindly reacting and giving away the farm in th… Continue reading →

Agents can’t let crypto creep into their real estate spheres

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This month’s situation: A veteran agent is developing a side interest in cryptocurrency that is bleeding into her real estate business. Should her broker keep her focused on their primary business? Continue reading →

What these eerie parallels to the past 4 real estate market crashes may foreshadow

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Looking at the history of the last four market downturns indicates turbulent times may be ahead, according to coach and author Bernice Ross. The best agents and brokers will start preparing now. Continue reading →

Crisis management: Are you a peacetime or a wartime leader?

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Some leaders are wired for crisis while others are more focused on building the culture of their company. Team leader Adam Hergenrother looks at how the natural leadership styles of peacetime and wartime leaders differ and how they are suited to differ… Continue reading →