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It’s time to take back our listings

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Real estate pros have let tech platforms and restrictive policies chip away at agent value for too long, coach Darryl Davis writes. Let the people who earn the listing own the lead. Continue reading →

The Agency’s Billy Rose goes Dutch with luxury auction strategy

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The Agency cofounder will cut the asking price of 235 Oceano Drive by $100,000 each consecutive Monday following the auction’s launch, until the property sells. The auction style dates back to Holland’s 17th-century tulip trade. Continue reading →

The $30K lockbox: Stop phoning in your luxury listings

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More and more agents are showing homes north of the million-dollar mark with tactics that should only be used on mid-range or lower listings, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading →

10 conversation starters and scripts to win sellers this spring

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Great conversations, writes coach Annette DeCicco, start by providing sellers information and choices so that they can confidently make decisions. Study up. Practice your lines. Every expert does. Continue reading →

Barbara Corcoran’s NYC penthouse goes under contract in a day

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Corcoran asked $12 million for the Fifth Ave duplex with sweeping Central Park views, and reportedly received multiple bids that pushed the contract price above asking. Continue reading →

Read the room! Why the best agents are people-savvy

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The best agents are market-savvy, but they’re even more emotionally intelligent and great at listening, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here’s how to improve your perception. Continue reading →

Could tariffs hammer the potential upside of pre-sale renovations?

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As if listing agents don’t have a hard enough time getting sellers to make a few market-friendly improvements to their home, reports from the construction industry suggest the Trump administration’s tariff policy is going to raise the hurdle even highe… Continue reading →

How to talk to the 71% of potential FSBOs who doubt their decision

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Not everyone who’s thinking about listing a home “by owner” is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you. Continue reading →

Barbara Corcoran lists Manhattan penthouse for $12M

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Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older. Continue reading →

New Zillow standards to hit NYC’s StreetEasy in June

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Listings that are not sent to StreetEasy within 24 hours of being publicly marketed will still be published by StreetEasy but offending agents will lose access to key tools and programs on the platform. Continue reading →