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How to leap forward after a stumble

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Your next error could be the launchpad for building a new level of trust with your colleagues and clients, writes bestselling author Jay Papasan. The secret lies in your response. Continue reading →

3 common listing agent mistakes (and how to avoid them)

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Knowledge is power, so it’s essential to know all there is to know about listings. Here’s how to avoid the top mistakes listing agents make. Continue reading →

You messed up, now what? Here’s how to take accountability the right way

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Mistakes are bound to happen at some point in your career. Coach Darryl Davis shares his wisdom on how to give yourself grace while repairing your mistakes Continue reading →

Sometimes being a quitter is the right thing to do — here’s why

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Here’s a secret: It’s OK to quit. Knowing when to leave a job or drop a client from your life is just as important as taking on new challenges. Quitting — a job, a person, a brokerage, a business plan — can be a way to have more by having less. Continue reading →

10 expensive mistakes new agents make

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As tempting as it is to throw money at everything, spoil your favorite clients or lease that luxury car, as a new agent, you have to be mindful of making mistakes that can lead to expensive consequences. Here are a few you need to watch out for. Continue reading →

Should it take a village to train new agents?

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An agent is frustrated by the general lack of professionalism of rookies. Should veteran agents be tasked with showing newbies “the ropes” of the job? Or should brokerages provide more intensive training? Anthony Askowitz explores this hypothetical sit… Continue reading →

Failed it! 5 ways to grow from your mistakes

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Making mistakes in real estate (especially when you’re first starting out) is inevitable. However, if you approach failure with the right attitude, commit to the practice and tap into the expertise of mentors, you’ll grow in this business. Continue reading →

Beware of weak agents: 5 scenarios that can cost your sellers big money

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Even in today’s crazy market, weak agents can still cost their sellers plenty of money and opportunity. Here are five case studies that illustrate how costly working with a bad agent can be. Continue reading →

Top 10 newbie agent behaviors that frustrate listing agents

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It’s a marriage made somewhere other than heaven: seasoned listing agents coupled with brand new buyer’s agents. Here is a list of rookie behaviors that cause experienced listing agents’ toenails to curl. Continue reading →

Pulse: Readers share the biggest rookie mistake agents make

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From incorrectly handling contracts to betting on the wrong brokerage, this week, our readers talk about early-career mistakes real estate agents make (and what they can learn from them). Continue reading →