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Lions and tigers and bears, oh my: The Download

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This week: There are some bad actors out there. It’s up to you to protect yourself and your clients from fraudsters, scammers and cybercriminals. Continue reading →

Who makes more: solo or team agents? We’ve got the answer

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When shopping around for a brokerage, new agents may not know what to look for. Team leader Carl Medford breaks down the difference between going it alone and becoming part of a team. Continue reading →

Here’s how new builds are winning the current market

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New-construction homebuilders are using incentives to garner an outsized share of the current housing market and capitalize on buyer demand. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner checks the numbers to see how their strategy is working now and what… Continue reading →

The ‘lock-in effect’ is real. Lean into it to generate more leads

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Author and trainer Bernice Ross talks to distressed property expert Rick Sharga about the interest rate lock-in effect, how it’s impacting current buyers and sellers, and where the market is headed next. Continue reading →

10 myths new real estate agents still believe (but shouldn’t)

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As a new agent, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, coach and author Darryl Davis writes. Find out what’s no longer true so that you can chart a course for your career. Continue reading →

New Western trends report has all the answers for savvy investors

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New Western’s latest Flip-Side report has good news for the single-family investor. Real estate expert and trainer Bernice Ross interviews Kurt Carlton, the president and co-founder of New Western, to get all of the valuable insights the report has to … Continue reading →

Stop the bombshell lawsuit panic. Ask your broker about commission

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You don’t have to figure out everything on your own when it comes to buyer commissions and the bombshell lawsuits, writes broker Teresa Boardman. It’s the job of the broker to help individual agents understand and negotiate the terms of their compensat… Continue reading →

Local broker marketplaces: Insights from a Romanian Realtor

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U.S. local broker marketplaces are the gold standard and will continue to push Romania in the right direction so we can create an equitable real estate market that protects consumers and small businesses across the country, writes Romanian Realtor Dan … Continue reading →

8 client appreciation event expenses that are totally worth it

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In today’s economy, every dime matters. Here are a few budget-friendly expenditures that author and coach Darryl Davis recommends for your next client appreciation event. Continue reading →

Does size really matter? How to choose the right team for you

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Does size matter? It depends on your goals, says Livian’s Erin McCormick Torres. Here are the pros and cons of small teams and mega teams, to help you wade through your options before making any big decisions. Continue reading →