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5 takeaways from ‘The Great Door Knocking Debate’ at ICLV

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My months-long debate with self-proclaimed, door-knocking champion Ernesto Vargas culminated at ICLV in “The great door-knocking debate.” Here are our top five takeaways. Continue reading →

Sexual harassment claims against NAR may not be settled just yet

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Last week at Connect, Brad Inman dropped the biggest bombshell of the conference when he told a rapt audience about a text message he’d received involving The New York Times, Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading →

7 ‘connect’-ions I made at Inman Connect Las Vegas

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If it’s been a while since you’ve been to an industrywide event, broker Troy Palmquist says it’s time you start making travel plans. Continue reading →

July was a record-breaking month for real estate on earth

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Nothing is going to disrupt the real estate industry in the years ahead as much as the onslaught of climate change, Minnesota broker Teresa Boardman writes. Continue reading →

3 ways to create a culture of safety in your office

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You can create a safer, more positive culture in your office, even if you’re not the one who’s actually in charge, writes agent and advocate Andi Blackwell. Continue reading →

11 lessons I learned selling over $500M in real estate

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Over nearly three decades, these are the lessons that Jimmy Burgess has put into practice to grow. Put them to work for your business. Continue reading →

Stop sexual harassment lip service. You’ve shown us who you R

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If, as an industry leader, you only care about female agents’ production, and not their safety, think about what that makes you. We already know who you are. Continue reading →

WATCH: Housing in the post-affirmative action environment

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Will the partial elimination of affirmative action in elite college admissions eventually impact representation, access and opportunity in the real estate industry? Watch Dr. Lee Davenport’s conversation with Spelman College professor, Dr. Francesina R… Continue reading →

11 real estate books you still have time to read by the pool

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Whether you’re hopping a plane to your next conference, sitting by the pool or just looking to up your game, here’s our list of reads — whether you hold the pages in your hand or listen to an audible version. Continue reading →

Welcome home! How to help buyers navigate accessibility

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A lack of accessible housing may make it difficult for clients with disabilities to find the home they’re looking for, Rachael Hite writes. Here’s how to help. Continue reading →