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It’s ‘difficult’ for buyers ‘to negotiate lower commission rates,’ watchdog says

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The Consumer Policy Center says that buyer’s agents have learned to hedge against the newfound ability of buyers and sellers to negotiate rates. Continue reading →

Your words are undermining your value. Here’s how to fix the problem

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On this episode, former Realtor.com CEO and 50-year veteran Allan Dalton explains why words like “past client,” “listing agent” and “comps” are killing your value and offers smart replacements. Continue reading →

15% of homebuyers ‘ghosted’ homesellers in September

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As Halloween draws near and our minds become preoccupied with witches, wraiths and suddenly seized souls, homesellers are focused on another horror: the growing number of homebuyers backing out of the market. Continue reading →

7 lessons every real estate agent needs to be a lifelong learner

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Education isn’t about chasing certificates, Darryl Davis writes. It’s about protecting your livelihood, building your brand and being the professional people trust. Continue reading →

The 7 C’s of highly successful agents (and how to apply them)

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Implement these characteristics of top agents, Jimmy Burgess writes, to watch your real estate business explode with new momentum. Continue reading →

Forget real estate soap operas. Here’s where you should focus

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You can be the agent who always has an opinion on the latest industry scandal, Kevelyn Guzman writes, or you can be the agent who’s too busy closing deals to notice. Continue reading →

Your brunch gets mad Instagram likes, but do you have listings?

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Your calendar is crammed, but what are you doing to grow your business? Coach Darryl Davis offers tips to move from busy to breakthrough. Continue reading →

Compete with discount agents (without cutting your commission)

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When potential clients tell you another agent will handle their deal for less, Darryl Davis writes, come back with a value proposition that shows why you’re worth every penny. Continue reading →

As buyers gain leverage, sellers need smarter counteroffers

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Now that buyers have leverage, Troy Palmquist writes, counteroffers matter more. Here’s how to protect seller value and keep deals alive. Continue reading →

Tell us the story of your real estate conflicts and conundrums: Pulse

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Fill us in on a negative professional experience you’ve had where you weren’t really sure who was the problem, and we’ll render a verdict. Continue reading →