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How to make the most of your Inman Connect Las Vegas trip

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Here are a few pointers, attractions and things you can’t miss in Vegas — inside and outside of the conference (on and off the Strip) from a former Vegas real estate veteran. Continue reading →

First time at Connect? Here’s how to navigate Startup Alley like a pro

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Startup Alley at Inman Connect Las Vegas can be a daunting experience when looking for an upcoming technology partner. Here’s a guide to navigating it like a pro. Continue reading →

Wanna finish 2019 strong? Do a 5-step mid-year brokerage checkup

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How are your agents doing year-to-date? Are you on target to hit your firm’s goals? Are any budget items out of line? Here are a few tips to make sure you finish up 2019 strong and are ready for whatever next year brings. Continue reading →

How to talk to clients about iBuyers

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Everyone’s abuzz about iBuyers and their threat to the real estate industry. But the reality behind the hype is more complex, as a couple of recent news stories show. Here are three quick ideas on how to use these stories to highlight your own value as… Continue reading →

Why younger generations need to understand credit scores now

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Young consumers are blithely unaware of the importance of credit scores to their financial lives, according to recent surveys. This is troubling as Americans’ debt levels reach record highs. The good news is that people tend to change their behaviors o… Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: How brokerages can address affordable housing

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With each year, a successful Miami agent is seeing more of her low- and middle-income clients struggling to find reasonably priced homes they can afford — and it’s only getting worse. What can she and her broker do to better serve these clients while a… Continue reading →

Looking for listings? Here’s how to find, sign and turn unlisted properties

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When listings are scarce, one-party listings can be a powerful tool to locate properties that are not currently listed but whose owners might be willing to sell if they receive the right offer. Here’s a solid strategy to turn unlisted properties into d… Continue reading →

Looking for listings? Here’s how to find, sign and turn unlisted properties

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When listings are scarce, one-party listings can be a powerful tool to locate properties that are not currently listed but whose owners might be willing to sell if they receive the right offer. Here’s a solid strategy to turn unlisted properties into d… Continue reading →

The Real Word: The downfall of Purplebricks US

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Purplebricks is officially pulling out of the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Keeping It Real: Don’t get stuck on decision-making

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On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring series on Inman, Peter Lorimer discusses how indecision can immobilize your business and how to avoid it.  Continue reading →