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5 practical ways to give your teams the hands-on support they need

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Welcome to Inman’s newest video series. @Properties executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck give their top five tips on how brokerages can best support their teams. Continue reading →

What the early census numbers say about moving patterns

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There’s a widespread belief that Americans have all packed up and moved because of the pandemic. At face value, it’s quite credible, according to Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, especially given the level of 2021 home sales. But… Continue reading →

Helping real estate clients choose their ideal neighborhood

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Neighborhood quality is subjective, yet Realtors cannot recommend a neighborhood or steer clients into or out of a particular neighborhood, according to broker Teresa Boardman. Here’s what to do instead. Continue reading →

Your unique service proposition differentiates you. Here’s how to communicate it effectively

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Agents must effectively and efficiently communicate the value they bring, and the best way to do that is by differentiating yourself from 1.5 million other agents with truly stellar service and communication. Continue reading →

The broker’s dilemma: ‘What if I train them and they leave?’

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A solid training and development program is quite likely to improve retention, as well as attract new talent, according to broker Jay Thompson. Although you may lose someone occasionally, you’re also going to have happier, more satisfied agents — as we… Continue reading →

Millennials want to buy. Here’s how you get them to the closing table

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By taking the proper steps and doing the required research, you have the opportunity to help your millennial buyers overcome the many barriers that have continued to shut them out of homeownership. Continue reading →

What ‘Inventing Anna’ can teach us about vetting colleagues and clients

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Humans are wired for connection, but how do you know whether or not you can trust that new acquaintance? Learn how to put them to the test and ensure that you’re building an authentic and vettable professional network. Continue reading →