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Why I’m still grateful to be a real estate professional

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As we step into the season of giving and gratitude, Lori Muller writes that it’s a good time to reflect on all that the industry gives us, so we can give back to others. Continue reading →

NAR and the real estate industry’s irrelevance problem

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Failure to embrace tech innovation will ensure the real estate industry falls further behind, hastening the entry of disruptive outside forces, Sean Frank writes. Continue reading →

Zillow removes Matterport 3D home tours from its sites

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The portal notified agents on Monday that CoStar declined to renew Matterport’s API agreement with Zillow, leading the portal remove Matterport 3D tours from its sites. Continue reading →

Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit

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Amid an ongoing legal battle over listing photos, Zillow alleged that CoStar was attempting “to weaponize copyright litigation for competitive pressure.” Continue reading →

Evergreen Home Loans hiring to serve 29 additional states

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After setting up shop in 11 new states, lender’s “strategic expansion into carefully identified markets nationwide” will include 18 additional states before next year’s spring homebuying season. Continue reading →

Embracing professionalism: How agents can recognize their value

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Inspiring confidence in clients, coach Darryl Davis writes, means embracing the things that make your service valuable and understanding how you’re different from other sales professionals. Continue reading →

Getting your real estate license? It’s way easier with a friend

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What if you could have a partner who helps you study and keeps you accountable? Contributor Tina Lapp enumerates the reasons it’s easier (and more fun) to get your license with a friend Continue reading →

Regulators probe ‘education fraud scheme’ by loan originators

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California is leading a multi-state regulatory task force investigating a company suspected of allowing mortgage loan originators to skirt their pre-licensing and continuing education coursework requirements. Continue reading →

FAQs (and answers) about being a real estate agent during COVID-19

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Over the past month, we have received thousands of calls and emails from real estate agents all over the country asking about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect their day-to-day activities working in the industry. Here is a snapshot of the most… Continue reading →