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5 tips for hiring great professional office staff

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Hire like a pro if you want your office to be all that it can be, broker Joseph Santini writes. The right hire can make all the difference in supporting agents and clients. Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: Don’t believe everything you see on TV

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From selling advertising to entering the competitive world of New York City real estate, find out how Rachel Glazer overcame long odds with hustle and heart. Continue reading →

Zig when they zag: The importance of carving your own path

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Stand firm, and be a lighthouse in the storm for your clients, coach Darryl Davis writes. They need you to be confident and provide leadership now more than ever. Continue reading →

There is no ‘I’ in ‘team’: 5 reasons to stay a solo real estate agent

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While real estate teams are all the rage right now, they’re not right for everyone. Claudia Stallings helps you determine whether your team-building plans make sense or whether to go another route. Continue reading →

Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission

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With some calling for the removal of “Days on Market” data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice. Continue reading →

25 ways to thrive during real estate conference season

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Let frequent conference attendee, speaker and organizer Nikki Beauchamp share key strategies that help her not just survive but thrive during this busy period. Continue reading →

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by promoting housing justice

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This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Julia Lashay Israel encourages real estate professionals to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with words but with action — by promoting fair housing and homeownership. Continue reading →

‘Should I stay or should I go?’ 5 questions agents should ask

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This is the time of year to find out what you need from a broker and whether your current broker can provide it, ERA Real Estate President Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading →

Helpful resources and a call to action for California wildfire victims

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Real estate professionals aren’t just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading →