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Business model wars: How will consumers choose?

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Homebuyers and sellers have a plethora of options when it comes to buying and selling homes. There are more business models in the U.S. brokerage business than ever before. What do they care about most? Continue reading →

How to keep your commission off the negotiating table

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You’ll likely come across buyers griping about commissions — probably because of their own experiences or poor representations of what agents actually do on reality TV or social media. Here are a handful of tips for showcasing your worth and combating … Continue reading →

Fed conference draws harsh reaction from Trump and China

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After Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell’s long-awaited speech early Friday morning, which was calming to markets, President Trump and China unleashed their fury — one on Twitter, the other in the form of new tariffs on the U.S. Continue reading →

Why agents need to pay it forward

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Although networking and relationship-building are big parts of the real estate industry, it is important to remember this concept should be done with a selfless spirit. Help someone without expecting anything in return. The goal with paying it forward … Continue reading →

How to keep agent morale high regardless of the market

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With all the stress and pressure that goes along with being a real estate agent, how can you keep everyone positive? Here are eight ways to boost morale and maintain a culture that fosters success regardless of outside circumstances. Continue reading →

Are buyer’s agents becoming obsolete? This agent says yes

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Kerry Grinkmeyer, a retired financial adviser who now works as a luxury listing agent, points to three signs that buyer’s agents won’t be a thing in five years. Continue reading →

Too much noise on social media? 5 simple steps for cleaning it up

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Cut through the noise and drama online with focused, clear messaging aimed at your ideal clients. When you do your best to rise above it and truly come from a place of contribution, you become more trusted and remembered when the need for your services… Continue reading →

‘Work-life balance is attainable’ And other misnomers that make life miserable

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Free yourself from misery by realizing how some common work-life maxims are really just myths that we need to either ignore or redefine. Continue reading →