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Ski town markets wilt as spring buying season heats up

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Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company are making real estate decisions based on the growing threat of climate change’s impact on winter. Continue reading →

How this indie broker is arming agents with competitive tech

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Regular contributor and indie broker Troy Palmquist gives his service-oriented approach to arming agents with tech to compete against the big industry names that are gobbling up tech and services.
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Why you shouldn’t call every expired on the MLS

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Is it time to regulate how Realtors use MLS data? The problem is that too many agents simply solicit property owners and have no knowledge of the property or neighborhood. They just see another potential lead. There’s much more to it. Continue reading →

Bombshell lawsuit could wreak havoc for buyers

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First-time homebuyers drive the housing market, and the housing market is a critical driver of our overall economy. If a significant portion of first-time homebuyers choose to delay their purchase to accumulate extra cash to pay for their agent, sales … Continue reading →

Why focus is crucial to getting things done

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We often hear agents brag about how busy they are and how multitasking is second nature. In my experience, multitasking isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Here are five ways focusing will make you a better agent. Continue reading →

How rookies can host another agent’s open house like a boss

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As a newbie agent, one of the best ways to get in the game is to host open houses for other agents. Here are a few tips that’ll help you avoid awkward situations and missteps along the way. Continue reading →

7 simple website tweaks that’ll increase your lead gen

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It’s hard enough to get people to your website in the first place, and you certainly don’t want them leaving without connecting. Make these tweaks to your site, and your lead generation will skyrocket. Continue reading →

9 basics every agent needs to master from the start

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A major reason that most agents fail is they don’t master the fundamentals — and then build on them throughout their career. Similarly, veterans have dips in their businesses because they lose focus on the basics. If you’re new to the industry or find … Continue reading →