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Lessons Learned From Flipping My First Home

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By Alex Craig Finally…I took the plunge. After nearly five years as a real estate agent, I flipped my first property. And gosh, did I learn some valuable lessons. As real estate agents, we have unique skills, knowledge, and access to opportunities for investment properties. Being an agent can provide an opportunity to earn in the investment world—from fix-and-flips to …

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3 Reasons for Extreme Buyer Demand

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By Hazel Emlen One of the hottest topics nationwide right now is real estate. Some of the big questions people are asking out there are: How is our real estate market doing? Is it a good time to sell? To buy? How are the interest rates? If you were to ask any real estate professional in any part of the …

The Reality of Real Estate Success

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By Lee Davenport So you want to be a multi-million dollar real estate agent. The TV shows make it look easy. Simply sell one or two (multi-) million dollar listings and you are on the fast track to your first Aston Martin, Maserati, or some other luxury item of choice. And for some, it may be that simplistic. But in reality, …

Work Smarter With Buyers, Not Harder

Blog Contributor Being a REALTOR®, Buyers, Classes & Education, Customer Service, Professional Development, Residential Real Estate, Sales & Marketing, Sales Tips & Techniques, Working with Clients, YPN Events Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for yet another reason to attend the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in D.C., this is it. YPNers are being offered an exclusive rate of just $49 for the two-day ABR® designation course (Accredited Buyer Representative) taught by national trainers Adorna and Jenna Carroll. The course will be held Monday and Tuesday, May 9 and 10, …

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Understanding Client Psychology, Managing Expectations, and Communicating Effectively

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By Sammer Mudawar Buying and selling residential real estate is one of the most emotional transactions consumers conduct. Understanding client psychology, managing expectations, and using effective communication are the three most valuable skills that a real estate professional needs to develop for a successful career with less stress. Client Psychology Understand the psyche of your client and your chances of …

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The New Real Estate Niche… Space!

Blog Contributor Residential Real Estate, Sales & Marketing, Technology & Social Media, Zoning 3 Comments

By Brooke Wolford I recently read about the launch of Space X’s Falcon 9 Rocket’s launch into space.  For those of you who don’t know, the rocket was privately designed to bring cargo to the International Space Station. It was also designed with the intention of one day carrying passengers into space. Robert Bigelow of Bigelow Aerospace is considering bringing …