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‘It is a weird market’: Why ‘highest and best’ could be a deal-killer

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Instead of a blanket call for the highest and best offer, listing agents and buyer agents need to get back to the basics of negotiating. Continue reading →

Unlock homeownership with down payment assistance programs 

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As a real estate agent, it’s not enough just to conduct the transaction. Provide education and service that will help make it possible in the first place. Continue reading →

4 common conversations your clients don’t want to have

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Communication in all types of circumstances can help to set your services apart. Here’s how to approach four common bad-news scenarios and keep your client relationship moving forward. Continue reading →

How to beat your buyer’s biggest obstacle to purchasing a home

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Down payment assistance programs can help more people make their dreams of homeownership come true, including up to one-third of all borrowers who fail to qualify without DPA. Continue reading →

Be prepared for bad news — and learn how to deliver it to clients

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Bad news is just part of the reality for real estate agents. Here’s how to deliver it effectively while ensuring clients are properly prepared and educated. Continue reading →

Have an Instagram question? We’ve got you covered

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We’ve pooled together the top advice from our expert contributors to help answer some of the questions real estate agents ask most about Instagram. Continue reading →

Compass scores 2 new Colorado agents — including a ‘boomerang’

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Adana Leonard and Tommy Kanarellis — who’s returning to Compass after a stint at Douglas Elliman — focus on luxury listings and join the brokerage amid fierce competition for top agents. Continue reading →