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Did Biden just upend licensing and education requirements nationally?

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President Biden’s latest executive order could impose an unnecessary burden on those who seek to do business in a different state. Here’s how it can impact the real estate industry. Continue reading →

The problem with stock as a recruiting tool for Compass agents: Mike DelPrete

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Stock option programs sound good on paper, but as we can see with Compass, the reality varies. The post-IPO performance of Compass’ stock highlights the primary issue with stock as a recruiting tool. Continue reading →

What’s happening in today’s luxury real estate market?

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A luxury real estate broker shares his take on the market, what he’s seeing in his neck of the woods, plus how he’s pivoting his focus to get more sellers. Continue reading →

Inman Review: Produce local videos with Explore My Town

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Opening an account with Explore My Town means gaining access to a wide array of tools and resources, including a very sleek, simple script-creation tool; shot list; and high-end editing and marketing services.
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The Real Word: What the DOJ-NAR battle means for agents

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In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the DOJ withdrawing its settlement offer to NAR, the first state in the U.S. to ban homebuyer love letters, and a study that shows what the majority of real estate listings are lac… Continue reading →

Real (Estate) Talk: 7 essential steps in the anti-racist pro’s journey

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Acknowledgment is a much-needed first step — but it’s only the beginning. For people of color to experience a greater sense of equity, inclusion and justice in diversity work, these steps are vital to a sense of community wholeness. Continue reading →

Here’s one simple thing new agents can do to avoid trouble

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Know where the line is between excellent customer service and getting into areas that are beyond the scope of a real estate agent. Here’s why agents should stay in their own lanes. Continue reading →

How to explain the value of a buyer’s agent to clients

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There are always clients who think they can just skip the buyer’s agent and work directly with the listing agent — saving money and steps. It usually stems from a misunderstanding on the buyers’ part, but it’s your job to win those clients over.
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How to explain the value of a buyer’s agent to clients

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There are always clients who think they can just skip the buyer’s agent and work directly with the listing agent — saving money and steps. It usually stems from a misunderstanding on the buyers’ part, but it’s your job to win those clients over.
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