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Will anybody win the Clear Cooperation fight? The Download

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Industry heavyweights continue to weigh in on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy. What’s your take?  Continue reading →

24 gifts real estate agents actually really want for Christmas this year

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Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024. Continue reading →

Clearing up lingering confusion over the Clear Cooperation Policy

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This year, Realtor devotion to fiduciary duty has been openly questioned, team leader Carl Medford writes. Is this the time to adopt a policy that appears to undermine consumer interests? Continue reading →

Can you hear me now? 5 strategies for nailing listening appointments

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The National Association of Realtors’ commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it’s more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers’ concerns and questions. Continue reading →

5 key steps for getting 5-star raving reviews on your service

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If you want a positive review, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford, you need to earn it by far surpassing clients’ expectations and communicating with them about the review process. Continue reading →

What The Opportunity Report says about organized real estate

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Carl Medford analyzes the new Opportunity Report to see what it means for organized real estate, state regulatory agencies and key stakeholders in the second part of his series. Continue reading →

What The Opportunity Report says about commission compression

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The sequel to the 2015 “DANGER Report” details 20 opportunities in a changing industry. In the first of a 2-part series, Carl Medford applies its findings to agents, teams and brokerages. Continue reading →

Troubling times bring tough questions. Be the answer

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There’s very little we can control in life — or in business. Team leader Carl Medford writes that ultimately, it’s the choices you make and the way you respond that will determine your future. Continue reading →

Ben Kinney’s 10 keys for being an amazing partner

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While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don’t sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals. Continue reading →

My listing isn’t selling: A 12-point checklist for agents 

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Baffled by a home that’s languishing on the market? Mega-team leader Carl Medford offers a step-by-step plan for evaluating your listing and getting it sold. Continue reading →