Monthly Archives: August 2021

The US is getting more diverse — and moving to the West

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Shifts in demographics and geographies will reshape how Americans think of housing, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. Continue reading →

5 things to share with your clients in low inventory markets

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Steering homebuyers through a competitive, low inventory market can be difficult. Even the most experienced real estate agent can have a hard time helping their clients through a tight housing market. From bidding wars to high asking prices, set expect… Continue reading →

ShowingTime debuts Offer Manager, a simple solution to manage offers

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It’s a challenging time for listing agents. Nearly every property on the market right now is under a barrage of offers, forcing listing agents to juggle emails, calls, texts, and notifications, sorting them all out to deliver to their sellers. And buye… Continue reading →

Does it really matter where you hang your license? Here’s the truth

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A solid agent will be good anywhere. However, the decision of where you hang your license can determine a lot about how you take your business to the next level — and whether you’ll even make it in real estate. Continue reading →

What COVID surge? Agents carry on as cases, vaccine mandates rise

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COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and brokerages are cracking down with vaccine mandates, but agents don’t believe it will disrupt the market like it did during last year’s peak. Continue reading →

How to strengthen your negotiation chops

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Sharpening your negotiation skills will ensure you are equipped to represent clients and provide the best possible service. And just like anything else, you’ll need constant practice. Here are a few tips to help you. Continue reading →

Forget scripts: Here’s the secret to fruitful listing conversations

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There has never been a more critical time to take your communication skills to the next level. Here’s how to connect better with sellers (for the win). Continue reading →

6 real estate marketing lessons from Kim Kardashian

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Whether or not you follow or tune in for the latest in Kardashian/Jenner/West drama, there are definitely lessons to be learned from her marketing expertise. Continue reading →

4 luxury strategies for addressing low inventory

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So what can be done for all those would-be buyers who didn’t have the winning bid? There are four strategies that I’ve particularly found helpful when properties are few and far between. Continue reading →

You’re a successful agent … so what’s next?

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You’ve built a successful career as an agent. You’ve mastered writing offers, crushed open houses, and done more showings than you can count. So, what now? What is your next step? Opening your own brokerage and taking the leap into ownership is a great… Continue reading →