Building a culture of giving: 50 years of enhancing lives and communities

The C21® Network has raised a lifetime total of $129M in support of persons with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to ensure that everyone – regardless of age or ability – is 121% included and 121% empowered.
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Writing your agent bio? 13 tips for standing out from the pack

Every agent needs an amazing bio for clients to check out as they do their homework, but it can be tough to come up with one, especially if you have little experience. If you’re not sure where to start, here are a few tips (and examples worth borrowing). Continue reading

The Real Word: Will Biden’s executive order really upend real estate?

In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Biden’s executive order, why singles are moving and Opendoor’s new referral rewards program.
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Opendoor’s mortgage attach rate jumps, but at what cost? Mike DelPrete

For any company attempting to generate profits from adjacent services, and there are a lot, mortgage remains hard. It is no panacea for profitability. Continue reading

Zero contacts? 6 ways to get clients as a newbie

Making connections is a crucial part of being a real estate agent. But if you’re new to the scene, with no contacts at all, where do you even start? Here are a few tips for finding those potential clients. Continue reading

Defend your commission: 5 reasons you’re worth it

To handle the commission objection with utmost confidence, you have to first know your value. These five reasons that illustrate why you’re worth every penny are truly just the tip of the iceberg. Continue reading

9 financial tips for new (and not-so-new) agents 

Here are some financial tips and techniques that can help you earn more, save more and prepare for eventual retirement. Continue reading

‘You’ll be on call 24/7’: 14 realities your recruiting broker probably didn’t tell you

Recruiters understand that your chances of surviving your first year in the business are low, and they’ll say almost anything to get you onboard. Here is a list of truths they won’t prepare you for. Continue reading

Forget ‘fake it till you make it’: How to truly build confidence

Faking confidence can lead to failure fast, so ignore that cliched advice, and follow these tips on how to build genuine confidence as a new agent.
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Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus. What advice should her broker g… Continue reading