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Should you advertise vacation rentals on multiple sites?

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With more rentals than ever before competing for tourist dollars, it’s essential to maximize positive cash-flow returns when marketing a vacation property.  Continue reading →

To join a real estate team or not to join? That is the question

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Should you join a real estate team after joining a brokerage or work solo? It depends on your personality and goals. Here are some key points to mull over as you make your decision. Continue reading →

Amateur hour! How to keep your cool with other agents

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Bad communication practices in transactions lead to misunderstandings and can mask unethical and unprofessional behavior. They can also diminish goodwill, undermine trust and lead to a build up of resentments that could derail your transaction. Here’s … Continue reading →

The Real Word: Zillow’s losing money, but not as much as before

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Zillow lost $2,916 on every home it sold in Q2, on average. But this is a small price to pay for what they are gaining. Continue reading →

Considering switching to a 100% brokerage? Think it through

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If seller commission expectations and a worsening “listing-inventory-to-agent-count” ratio have you thinking about moving to a 100-percent brokerage with the idea that change would lead to higher net income, here are some things that you ought to be co… Continue reading →

Keeping It Real: Why comparison is toxic for your business

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On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer illuminates why comparing yourself to others is a time-suck. Comparison, especially toward the beginning of your career, is a waste of time. And your time is a val… Continue reading →

Never underestimate the value of your knowledge about housing

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Before learning about the local restaurants and parks, consider becoming an expert on the housing stock in the neighborhood. Commit important numbers to memory, and beat your competition. Continue reading →