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Women’s History Month: How Evelyn Jay designed a 2nd career

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Coach Annette DeCicco shares how this Maryland agent took the skills she learned from being a social worker and applied them to a thriving career in real estate. Continue reading →

10 strategies that help agents ‘speak the language of staging’

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Broker Annette DeCicco writes that agents must speak the language of staging fluently to win clients and educate sellers while making listings stand out in the market. Continue reading →

5 bold ways to breathe new life into a luxury listing

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Luxury listings need more than good photos and online listings to sell, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. They need an approach that combines strategy and creativity. Continue reading →

Wasted spaces, bad odors, crazy colors: 9 buyer turnoffs to avoid

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In this market, many buyers are choosing the most affordable homes with the fewest flaws, broker Jonathan Pressman writes. Use this list to avoid the ick factor and get deals done. Continue reading →

Erin Hovan announces Hovan Property Group’s move to Compass

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Hovan Property Group will shift from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, where it currently holds active brokerage licenses. Continue reading →

Get to know 2025’s hottest luxury home design trends

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Chris Pollinger and designer Samantha Senia share the top 2025 design trends redefining luxury homes — from sustainable reclaimed wood tables to statement lounge chairs. Continue reading →

The 12-point open house checklist every real estate agent needs

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From the pristine cleanliness of the home to the personalized touches that make buyers feel welcome, Darryl Davis writes, small efforts can lead to big results. Continue reading →

More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI

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From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren’t one-size-fits-all. Continue reading →

3 ways NAR’s latest staging data can help sell your listing

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Although home staging can be a valuable tool in your marketing arsenal, it can’t do everything. Here’s the latest from NAR’s 2023 staging survey. Continue reading →

Home staging dips in popularity as fewer agents make the effort: NAR

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The National Association of Realtors’ 2023 Profile of Home Staging reveals a quarter of all staging efforts yield additional profits of up to $18,935 for a median-priced home. Continue reading →