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5 ways real estate agents can attract, and keep, buyer clients

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At Inman on Tour Texas, three star real estate agents and brokers shared how humor, knowledge and mindful follow-ups are key to building an enviable buyer pipeline. Continue reading →

How to give children a voice in the real estate process

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Troy Palmquist talks with Texas real estate professional Ashley Willis about her book series and activity guide designed to help kids navigate the moving process. Continue reading →

Companies must ‘get big in order to compete’ with Compass-Anywhere

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For now, it’s business as usual for real estate agents affiliated with Anywhere-owned brokerage brands. But as Compass moves to acquire them next year, some real estate leaders say it may place pressure on competitors to ramp up their own expansions. Continue reading →

How local outreach and community events build trust and client loyalty

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Building community isn’t about how long you’ve been in business; it is about how you show up with events, charity work and celebrating clients, says C21 broker Bruce Garber. Continue reading →

Your listings will now appear on a new search site: ChatGPT, thanks to Zillow

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OpenAI announced on Monday that it had opened up its popular AI chatbot platform ChatGPT to popular apps. Users can now search for homes via Zillow directly within ChatGPT. Continue reading →

Massachusetts broker arrested, accused of embezzling $11.6M

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Massachusetts broker Stephen D. Webster has been indicted for allegedly stealing $11.6 million from consumers and agents by diverting escrow funds into his business and personal accounts. Continue reading →

Anywhere: The rise and fall of an industry giant

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The cautionary tale of Anywhere is one of historic industry dominance, costly missteps and an inability to adapt in time, Sean Frank writes. Continue reading →

How the ‘bro climate’ is failing new real estate agents and their clients

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Real estate coach Birgit Biehl says new agents are facing a culture problem. The “bro climate” — a mix of outdated competitiveness, lack of mentorship and ego-driven leadership — pushes away clients and drives down professionalism. Continue reading →

Hopeful but wary, agents report slippage in listing pipelines: Intel

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A renewed interest from homebuyer clients has been offset by lost ground with sellers, agents across the country tell Intel. It’s testing their newfound hope for the year ahead. Continue reading →