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 …

The 2024 Network of the Year Winners Exemplify YPN’s Best Qualities

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Focused on growth, member engagement and education, the 2024 YPN Network of the Year Award winners prove that steadfast dedication and planning mixed with a little heart and a dose of fun, creates a recipe for success. This year’s winners spent the year planning events focused on learning and fun. They went out of their way to communicate and get …

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Time Management Tips for the Holiday Season

Jennifer Weinberg Work/Life Balance 1 Comment

By: Jennifer Weinberg Does anyone else feel like the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day goes by in a blur? We’re in the thick of December and there are office parties, school dress-up days, gift buying (and wrapping and shipping), volunteering and—oh, and yes, working! A flexible schedule hardly feels “flexible” this time of year. How can real estate …

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Help Homebuyers Prepare for Life’s Stages

Barbara Ballinger [Demographic-based grouping], Buyers, Consumer, Customer Service 1 Comment

By: Barbara Ballinger Homeowners’ needs change as they ramble through life. One minute a two-story house with a landscaped yard fits their family’s needs. Before too long, they’re empty nesters who find it hard to navigate stairs and handle maintenance. They begin contemplating a condo with a small deck. Help your buyers match the type of house that will bring …

Considerations For Creating a Comfortable and Inviting Space

Nicole Slaughter Graham Inclusion, YPN Events Leave a Comment

By: Nicole Slaughter Graham When we think about inclusion, it’s often easy to think about groups whose identities are, well, identifiable, but inclusion is more nuanced than only making space for what we can see. As Heather Hasse recently in a blog post for her site, Agent Inner Circle, “true inclusion requires considering (identity) aspects that are often left in …

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Considerations to Weigh Before You Jump Brokerages

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By: Robert Gideon As a real estate agent, it’s inevitable that you’ll get offers from competing brokerages, each promising greener pastures, shinier compensation and cooler logos. But before you jump ship, it’s essential to understand what loyalty in business really means and when it’s time to make a move for the right reasons—not just the most enticing ones. My perspective …

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Use the Expertise of a Mortgage Broker Partner to Better Help Customers

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 By: MortgageMatchup As a real estate agent, you’ve likely built your business to deliver whatever your buyers or sellers need, whenever they need it. But when it comes to the home financing process, it can be challenging when you feel like you have little control over the timeline and that the fallout from a slow, tedious process can break a …

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5 Financial Metrics All Real Estate Pros Should Track

Alex Craig Finances, Taxes 8 Comments

By: Alex Craig Lead generation might be the lifeblood of your business, but money is the oxygen. Without it—and a keen understanding of how your money is working—your business can’t breathe. Cash flow allows us to pay off debt, earn a living and build a scalable real estate business. When managed properly, that same cash makes vacations a reality, gives …