‘Survival of the fittest’: Real estate pros predict far fewer agents

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There are more than a million agents in the U.S. right now, but if some of the industry’s leaders are right that number is poised to get much smaller. Continue reading →

Keller Williams wants to be Redfin

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Keller Williams has famously declared itself a “technology company” and is investing heavily in software, but it turns out the firm has an even more specific goal in mind: It wants to be Redfin. Continue reading →

Compass doesn’t care if it builds or buys its technology: Reffkin

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A month and a half after Compass surprised the real estate industry by snatching up CRM maker Contractually, Robert Reffkin said he doesn’t care if his company builds or buys its technology. Continue reading →

Why Are Family Caregiving Questions Missing From the 2020 Census?

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As our nation awaits for the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether the Trump administration can add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, two important questions affecting more than 43.5 million Americans won’t be asked at all. The missing question… Continue reading →

After a Serious Fall, a Closer Bond

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My husband and I were in the shower together. He was washing my hair, something he’s never done before. I was moaning with pleasure, but not in any sexy way. There’s nothing erotic about a 55-year-old woman sitting on a plastic stool in the shower swat… Continue reading →

How to Get the Health Benefits of Cannabis Without Getting High

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For many of us who came of age in the 1960s and 1970s, smoking pot (also called marijuana or cannabis) was an integral part of the social scene. But whether we never touched the stuff, gave it up decades ago or still maintain a relationship with the pl… Continue reading →

What is organized real estate’s role in keeping the Realtor relevant?

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Is it naive to think that Canadian Organized Real Estate’s current approach to the collection and interpretation of data will ensure its relevance, and that of the Realtor, as the industry and technology continue to evolve? Quite simply, yes, it is. Wh… Continue reading →

Why you shouldn’t build your business on buying leads

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If you wouldn’t put all your financial investments into a single vehicle, why would you even consider putting all your lead generation efforts into one activity? You shouldn’t. Having multiple lead gen pillars is crucial to reducing exposure and risk. … Continue reading →

How to find the right CRM for your production level

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Expert Michael Hellickson knows that selecting the right CRM isn’t easy for most agents. A lot of what they should use depends on the other technology they rely on. But more importantly, it has to do with where they’re at with their business. Find out … Continue reading →

Trouble getting past small talk? 7 steps for becoming a social butterfly

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Regardless of your market, you’re likely competing against many real estate agents for business. Follow these steps to get that unique cutting edge that’ll better your business, set you apart and make a lasting impression.  Continue reading →