Making Connections in D.C.

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YPN members from around the country gathered for a night of networking and fun during the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo on May 10 at the The Park at 14th in Washington, D.C. Making face-to-face connections is a key part of YPN, and approximately 200 young real estate professionals attended the sixth annual event. Photos by Noah Hayes, ©2016 …

10 Questions to Help Make a Name in Real Estate

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By Lee Davenport If you’re in the real estate sales business but feel like no one knows it, then you likely have a branding problem, my friend. Alexandra Radford, the marketing maven of Edge Marketing Company, has a critical vocabulary word that every real estate pro should respect and prioritize to get their desired business buzz: Consistency. Here’s what Radford …

Not All Email Addresses Are Created Equal

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By Nico Hohman There are many decisions to make in your real estate business before you jump into action. You need to determine what brokerage you will join. You need to set up your website and all of your social media properties. You need to print business cards and start prospecting. But one of the most important decisions you need …

How to Become a Neighborhood Expert

Blog Contributor Being a REALTOR®, Establishing Your Business, Marketing, Sales & Marketing, Social Media, Working with Clients 2 Comments

By Anita Clark With marketing methods so widespread and fairly simple to master, it’s easy to call ourselves a local real estate expert, industry leader, or market guru. However, many consumers quickly see through that charade and beat feet, moving on to agents who are actually walking the walk. So, what can you do to better position ourselves to truly …

30 Under 30: A Look Back & A Look Forward

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This year marks the 16th anniversary of REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 program. Past inductees gathered in Chicago for a reunion last summer – and now 30 new young professionals are joining the ranks. Learn what a dynamic program 30 Under 30 has become, and get a sneak peek at the newcomers before the magazine hits mailboxes in mid-May. Learn …

#Y4YPN From a Passionate Affiliate

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The #Y4YPN campaign is a video series celebrating what makes YPN valuable to its members. Learn more. By Leanne Goff Colin Roe started in the real estate business at the ripe age of 17 years old as an administrative coordinator for his cousin’s brokerage. Today, this Placer County, Calif., resident is a passionate YPN affiliate partner as a sales rep …

Become a Local Real Estate Expert Online

Blog Contributor Advertising & Prospecting, Being a REALTOR®, Community, Consumer, Establishing Your Business, Marketing, New REALTOR®, Outreach, Sales & Marketing, Social Media, Technology, Technology & Social Media, Working with Clients 1 Comment

By Ryan Fitzgerald One of the best things you can do for your real estate business is to become the local expert online. It starts with content creation for your blog or website. To attract local buyers or sellers to your site, you have to produce articles, videos, photos, inforgraphics, and other posts that help local consumers who are seeking …

Why I Said No to $20,000 in Commissions

Blog Contributor Being a REALTOR®, Commitment to Excellence, Personal Fulfillment, Rookies, Sales & Marketing, Working with Clients Leave a Comment

By Nico Hohman It is easier to turn someone down, than to let them down. This is the phrase I used to happily say no to $20,000 in real estate commissions. One of the advantages of working as a real estate agent is that you can control which projects you choose to work on. If you want to focus on …

How I Almost Fell Victim to a Tax Scam

Blog Contributor Being a REALTOR®, Business Challenges, consumers, Crimes, Financing & Credit, Fraud, Negligence, & Liability, Identity Theft, Independent Contractor Status, Safety, Taxes Leave a Comment

By Leanne Goff This is the time of year when everyone is planning for the big upcoming tax day. This is especially true for REALTORS® of whom the vast majority are independent contractors. It’s critically important that all records are maintained and reported accurately. If you’re like me, all of the information must be perfect. Expense receipts should be in …

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Have a Voice, Get Involved

Blog Contributor Being a REALTOR®, Land Use & Property Rights, New REALTOR®, Outreach, Personal Fulfillment, Political Action & Involvement Leave a Comment

By Nico Hohman As a sophomore member of the government affairs committee at the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR), I was fortunate enough to receive a full scholarship to attend and participate in the the Great American REALTOR® Days at the Florida State Capitol in January. Our jam-packed schedule was full of exciting visits with our local representatives and senators …