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Use Focus and Flexibility to Navigate Change

Matt Clements Advertising & Prospecting, Working with Clients Leave a Comment

By: Matt Clements Imagine you woke up on a remote tropical desert island. No one is around. No restaurants. No Starbucks. No WiFi. Everything completely changed. In an instant. But, here’s the thing: you’re still somewhere on planet Earth. It’s beautiful and you know how to operate here. Yes, your immediate future is vastly different, but you can survive. You …

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Sundown Towns: A Dark Chapter in American History and the Enduring Impact on Real Estate

Kayla Johnson ethics, Fair Housing, Working with Clients 3 Comments

By: Kayla Johnson A number of historic practices in the United States—redlining and housing segregation; exclusion from the labor market and educational opportunities; and denial of voting rights, to name a few—have had lasting impact on Black and Brown communities’ ability to participate in the full breadth of wealth-building opportunities that should have been available to them. One lesser-known tactic …

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Help Clients Attract Tenants with Technology

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Many real estate agents have a portfolio of investment clients that they help. Whether it’s managing an investment portfolio for a client and ensuring their properties are rented out and taken care of, or helping with the property management on a larger property, real estate agents are often front-and-center when it comes to what’s working to bring in—and keep—tenants. According …

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Best Practices to Help You Manage Listings

Amy McCann Home Sales Statistics, Selling 101, Working with Clients 4 Comments

By: Amy McCann Over the last few years many of us have worked in a unique market. If you got your license after 2020, you most likely learned real estate in a world of over list price offers, waived inspections and appraisal gaps. As the ground shifts in 2024 we are slowly starting to see increased inventory, in some areas …

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The DNA of Luxury: Exploring the World of High-End Property Consumers

Anna Maria Porowska Customer Service, Working with Clients 2 Comments

By: Anna Maria Porowska “Luxury” doesn’t mean the same thing to every buyer. Perhaps it is the location, amenities, architectural design, exclusivity or sustainability offered by a particular home or community. The definition may vary also across regions and markets or even one’s social status. The concept of luxury is vast, which means agents need to understand it’s variety to …

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Working Together on Both Sides of the Transaction

Duriel Taylor Professionalism, Residential Real Estate, Working with Clients Leave a Comment

By: Duriel Taylor The real estate business is a tough one, and recently it’s been really difficult with so many changes and challenges. In my career, I’ve experienced all sides of the business: working with buyers, listing for sellers and working in the commercial space. What I’ve learned is that it doesn’t matter which side you’re on. What matters is …

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5 Financial Solutions for First-Time Buyers

Blog Contributor Buyers, Financing & Credit, Working with Clients 1 Comment

By: Wendy Rose Gould It’s no secret that housing costs have become increasingly expensive over the past few years, and there’s no sign of a drastic market change anytime soon. Hopeful first-time buyers are arguably experiencing the crunch more than anyone else, with many feeling like their long-held dream of purchasing real estate is simply out of reach. What clients …

Effective Strategies for Building Trust With Your Client

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By: Wendy Rose Gould  When a client hires you as their real estate agent, it’s a sign they want your expertise and guidance in selling or buying a home. They’ve likely done some research to decide on an agent. They might have heard of you from a friend or family member, or they might have read reviews about you online. …

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3 Actionable Tips for Keeping Sellers Happy When the Market Shifts

Alex Capozzolo Marketing, Sales & Marketing, Sellers, Working with Clients 5 Comments

By: Alex Capazollo If a shift hasn’t happened in your market yet, there’s still a chance it is happening in someone else’s. The band-aid of low interest rates is currently being yanked off, causing a significant increase in monthly payments for potential buyers. People are in fear of a potential recession. Real estate values are beginning to plateau and even …

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Help Clients Avoid Moving Scams

Blog Contributor Buyers, consumers, Sellers, Working with Clients 5 Comments

By Anita Clark Moving scams are real and if you or your clients have ever been victimized, you know how difficult the frustration and struggle is to get your property. While real estate agents are typically not involved in the moving aspect of home relocation, they can provide advice or even provide a list of potential sources to make the …