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Trulia founder: The 3 ways tech will transform real estate next

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Generational trends and shifting consumer behaviors are creating an opportunity for a new wave of real estate tech startups with high growth potentials. Here are three major areas of opportunity for real estate tech startups. Continue reading →

The Real Word: What we know about Zillow’s Premiere Agent program

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At a recent closed-door event in Boston, president of media and marketplace at Zillow Group, Greg Schwartz, spoke to approximately 100 top agents about Primer Agent 4, which has begun its implementation phase in select markets. Here’s what we learned. … Continue reading →

Real estate roundup: Big money, bad data, bot bites dog

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Seattle broker Sam DeBord gives his take (and more) on the stories that are driving real estate headlines. This week: big money’s influence on real estate, data manipulation and OJO Labs’ acquisition of WolfNet Technology. Continue reading →

Learn from those you loathe: A call for civility in real estate

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It boggles my mind how so many dismiss ideas, data, philosophies, opinions and lessons that others can provide simply because they disagree with them, find them different or just don’t like them. Now is a time for listening, even to those you loathe. H… Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: When is a real estate office too ‘top heavy’?

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A top Miami brokerage is hiring new staff and executives to manage a transition, but some agents feel that the firm has become too “top heavy,” with little insight being sought from successful agents. How can the broker balance these concerns? Continue reading →

How to make sure your clients never ever call another agent

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It can take years for real estate agents to build a solid client base, so it’s important to do what you can to keep your past clients loyal. Here’s how to stay top-of-mind with your clients and be their agent for life. Continue reading →

Where Jay Thompson’s right about iBuyers plus my 2 cents

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This post was written by Rob Hahn first as a hearty “Welcome Back, Kotter” moment to Jay Thompson and second as a warning against misreading Thompson’s last article as a too-comfortable, nothing-will-change lullaby of pretty lies. Continue reading →