5 Action Items to Get Your Business in Shape

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By: Amy McCann By now, mid-way through February, most of us have been through the onslaught of motivation brought on by the shine and promise of the new year—and the inevitable crash to reality. That makes this the moment you get to decide what the rest of 2025 will bring. You can either give up and resolve yourself to falling …

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How to Get Organized for a Successful Year When You Have ADHD

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By: Heather Haase Let’s be real: having ADHD can make organization feel like a never-ending obstacle course. But the good news? With a little strategy and a whole lot of grace, you can set yourself up for a year of success. This isn’t about becoming a perfectly organized person overnight; it’s about finding what works for YOU and leaning into …

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These 5 Professional Insecurities Could Cost You Money

Nicole Slaughter Graham Business Challenges Leave a Comment

Most real estate professionals all have that one thing they absolutely don’t want to do: public speaking, door-knocking, networking. The reality is that not partaking in certain aspects of the business could be costing you money or keeping you from reaching your full potential in the business. YPN member, real estate trainer and presenter, Heather Haase, recently covered some common …

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How to Take Ownership of Your Time

Nicole Slaughter Graham Personal Fulfillment, Productivity, Work/Life Balance 3 Comments

By: Nicole Slaughter Graham Do you tell your clients that you’re available 24/7? Do you answer the phone no matter what time it is or who you’re with? Do you struggle to take time off? In a business that doesn’t have standardized hours, it’s hard to set boundaries around your time, but not doing so can lead to unintended consequences. …

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Real Estate Lessons That We’re Taking Into 2025

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With the start of the new year, now seems like the perfect time to review the real estate lessons learned in 2024 so that we can start 2025 out with a blueprint in mind. In 2024, house prices rose by 4.3%, mortgage rates hovered around 6% in the last quarter of the year, and low inventory levels remained a central …

Make Your Impact Known: Apply for REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30

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Applications for REALTOR® Magazine’s annual 30 Under 30 Awards for 2025 are now open through January 30th, 2025. If you’re under 30 and making waves in the industry, now is your time to shine. REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 celebrates the bright young minds who’ve taken great leaps to pursue their dreams and make it in real estate. What’s more, …

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4 Housing Market Predictions for 2025, according to Zillow

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By: Zillow The housing market landscape is evolving as we approach 2025. To help agents stay ahead of the curve and provide data-backed insights to their clients, Zillow’s chief economist, Skylar Olsen, has crunched the numbers and revealed her housing market predictions for next year. The main takeaway? Olsen’s outlook is upbeat, with prospective buyers poised to gain traction in …

Making Meaning of Fair Housing Data: People Over Percentages

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By: Lee Davenport, Ph.D It is such an honor every single time I have the privilege of sharing with agents throughout the nation the history of unfair housing. I follow up that history with where we are today and how we can proactively advocate (not alienate) for housing opportunity and access for all (what I call being a “fair housing …

Stand Out With a .realtor Website: A Trusted Advantage for Young Professionals

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For young real estate professionals who are newer to the business, a strong digital presence is a game-changer. As the exclusive provider of .realtor websites, NAR’s Get.Realtor Program offers members a business website that uniquely communicates trust, professionalism and industry expertise—all essential qualities for building a successful real estate brand. What a .realtor Website Offers Young Agents In real estate, …

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A YPN Member Reflects on the 2024 NAR NXT Conference in Boston

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By: Nicole Slaughter Graham Heather Haase, a longtime YPN member, real estate speaker and workshop facilitator, has attended many conferences. She been to the National Association of REALTORS®’ annual conference in the past, but this year’s was different, she wrote on her blog, Agent Inner Circle. Haase described the conference as a “Phoenix moment.” In an ever-changing profession, ups and …