Author Archives: Christy Murdock

Teams Spotlight: The Exclusive Group at Douglas Elliman

By Christy Murdock | July 11, 2024 - 8:00 am |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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Find out how the team’s three co-founders — Gary Pohrer, Nick Malinosky and Devin Kay — developed a team that spans the South Florida coastline from Jupiter to Miami Beach. Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: Stay off the real estate rollercoaster

By Christy Murdock | July 8, 2024 - 8:00 am |July 8, 2024 Uncategorized

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Find out what NYC associate broker Bill Kowalczuk has learned during his years in the business and what he’d be doing if he weren’t in real estate. Continue reading →

7 things that make real estate agents look unprofessional

By Christy Murdock | July 7, 2024 - 9:00 am |July 7, 2024 Uncategorized

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As a real estate agent, your reputation can make or break your business. Christy Murdock shares seven things that can significantly damage your professional image and what you can do to avoid them. Continue reading →

The number of settlement appeals is totally bananas: The Download

By Christy Murdock | July 5, 2024 - 5:14 pm |July 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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Buyers and sellers who feel like the commission settlements didn’t go far enough are fighting back in court, and the cases are bunching up. Continue reading →

Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download

By Christy Murdock | June 29, 2024 - 8:00 am |June 29, 2024 Uncategorized

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What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy? Continue reading →

Broker Spotlight: Dana Jensen, Realty Connect

By Christy Murdock | June 27, 2024 - 9:00 am |June 27, 2024 Uncategorized

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Find out how a career downturn led this founder and CEO of Realty Connect to create a way for agents to stay active under adverse circumstances. Continue reading →

Teams Spotlight: Rylie Schroeder, Schroeder & Co. Real Estate

By Christy Murdock | June 27, 2024 - 8:48 am |June 27, 2024 Uncategorized

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Despite a frustrating early setback, this Texas team leader has built a business, and a real estate career, to be proud of. Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: Don’t just talk the talk. Walk the walk

By Christy Murdock | June 25, 2024 - 8:00 am |June 25, 2024 Uncategorized

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Find out how South Florida luxury Realtor Darin Tansey learned that there’s always a chance to make dreams come true in real estate. Continue reading →

Teams Spotlight: The Nancy Batchelor Team

By Christy Murdock | June 20, 2024 - 8:15 am |June 20, 2024 Uncategorized

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Find out how this former yacht broker and her team create exceptional outcomes for their luxury clients through dedication, grit and caring. Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: Preparation and empathy create superior outcomes

By Christy Murdock | June 18, 2024 - 8:49 am |June 18, 2024 Uncategorized

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Find out how Connecticut broker Elizabeth Altobelli draws on her youthful experience as a gymnast and a talent for befriending her clients to make the impossible possible — while building lifelong relationships along the way.  Continue reading →