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Who will emerge on top in the world of real estate 3.0?

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To cross the chasm of digitization, brokers need to focus on training their agents to provide excellent service, at the same time as providing them with value. Continue reading →

Smart-home tech for agents: Samsung SmartThings Hub and accessories

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Samsung SmartThings hub and sensors allow you to remotely control and automate devices across different manufacturers that don’t have direct integrations. Continue reading →

How to be a good person online and win the internet

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Digital etiquette isn’t all that different from real life etiquette: If you wouldn’t do or say something IRL, don’t do it online. Here are nine more tips to help you be a good person on the internet. Continue reading →

How to use job titles to prospect and make connections

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Almost every person in the world could be a referral source, if you think creatively. Here’s what to look for and what to think about when you’re looking for referrals from people in different industries. Continue reading →

The Real Word: The truth about the MLS cooperation policy

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they discuss the pros and cons of the National Association of Realtors’ new Clear Cooperation Policy, the rise of “co-living” and a Facebo… Continue reading →

C.A.R. President on housing crisis: ‘Our state’s future is on the line’

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California Association of Realtors President Jeanne Radsick believes 2020 is the time for her state to pass pro-housing legislation. Continue reading →

The Kaizen way: Reach your goals and improve, step by step

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As a broker or team leader, you might have goals for your agents, but you need to train them to focus on the process of achieving those goals to successfully reach them. Continue reading →

How (and when) to say ‘no’

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It’s a tough skill to learn, but setting your boundaries with a polite — but firm — “no” is an essential way to control your time, energy and professional life in today’s “yes” culture. Continue reading →

Smart-home tech for agents: Comparing home security cameras

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In this episode of “Smart-home tech for agents,” Brandon Doyle compares Arlo Ultra, Ring Spotlight Cam and Blink XT2 to uncover which is the best for homeowners’ needs. Continue reading →