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A new language for real estate, a new marketplace

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My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses. Continue reading →

How the mortgage market has evolved over the past decade

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If you’re newer to real estate or want a snapshot of how we got to this point in the mortgage industry, here’s a quick look. Continue reading →

5 tips for turning open house visitors into clients

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An open house helps you build excitement about an available home, meet multiple prospects and leave a positive impression on the seller. But it’s also an opportunity to let all those inquiring homebuyers know that you’re a great fit if they need an age… Continue reading →

What you should understand about the NYC rental broker fee changes

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Agents need to take their clients behind the headlines and explain how New York City’s change to brokers’ fees could hurt them. Continue reading →

Be resilient in the face of disruption: My big takeaway from Inman Connect New York

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There was a lot of evidence at Inman Connect New York that the large incumbent real estate companies are evolving to cope with the new disruptors on the scene. Here’s how. Continue reading →

Growing beyond a team: 10 things you should know as you scale

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Take the journey with this team leader, and find out how he went from single agent to leading a team to breaking off into his own brokerage and what he learned along the way. Continue reading →

Smart-home tech for agents: Wyze starter kit and cameras

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What’s not to like? Wyze Labs’ line of products are high quality, make everyday life more convenient and is reasonably priced. Here, Inman Columnist Brandon Doyle explains how. Continue reading →

What the Super Bowl halftime show and real estate have in common

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As Jay Thompson watched the Super Bowl halftime entertainment, he couldn’t help but think about the striking similarities between the show and the real estate business. This thought stream invoked the four P’s that it takes to make it in this industry,… Continue reading →

9 ways buyers sabotage their home purchase

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Over the years, we’ve seen tons of advice on what homebuyers shouldn’t do — opening up new lines of credit, changing jobs, taking out loans are all no-nos. But here we’ll expand on some more self-destructive behaviors buyers can’t seem to resist. … Continue reading →

5 reasons agents don’t hire help when they should

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So many agents want to grow their businesses, but they hesitate when it comes to hiring help. Here’s a look at why and how it stifles their potential. Continue reading →