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In the face of bigotry and apathy, fair housing is even more essential

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As civic rights deteriorate, it’s essential for Realtors to hold the line and ensure equitable access to housing for all, Sean Frank writes. Continue reading →

Give us your 1 big idea on how to improve fair housing: Pulse

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As a Realtor, you’ve seen it all, so tell us what one thing, from your perspective, would go the furthest in improving fair housing compliance? Continue reading →

Turn a ‘no’ into a ‘yes’: Negotiation techniques for experienced agents

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When you lead negotiations with skill and confidence, your clients feel empowered — and they’ll reward you with loyalty, referrals and long-term success, Mauricio Umansky writes. Continue reading →

The ChatGPT prompt every agent needs (but 99% will never use)

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What if the fastest way to break through your biggest blocks was asking AI to call you out? Real’s Drew Thompson explains how. Continue reading →

LA agent caught smuggling 164 pounds of cocaine in Chicago

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Jerome Nalbandian was caught toting four roller bags stuffed with 164 pounds of suspected cocaine through Chicago’s Union Station. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Deidre Dyer commented, “Wow. That’s a lot.” Continue reading →

Mary Lee Blaylock leaves HomeServices for Sotheby’s Realty

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Blaylock’s move to Sotheby’s International Realty comes about one week after Gino Blefari retired as CEO at HomeServices, and Chris Kelly stepped into the role. Blaylock will lead company-owned brokerage operations at the luxury brand. Continue reading →

Listings are quietly ‘commingling’ on Zillow again after 4-year hiatus

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In most markets, the portal has resumed displaying non-MLS listings alongside other properties in spite of NAR’s no-commingling rule, the policy behind a lawsuit between Zillow and REX in 2021. Continue reading →

5 Instagram Reel ideas to grow your real estate brand, business

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Focus on being helpful, real and a little bit creative in your social media content, Kate Hulbert writes, and the engagement (and leads) will follow. Continue reading →

Private listings just got real: State regulators have entered the chat

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State regulators are scrutinzing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading →

5 ways to reset systems, scale with ease, future-proof your business

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Shift your business out of survival mode when you adopt a CEO mindset, implement smart processes and procedures, and scale with the future in mind, broker Jessica Souza writes. Continue reading →