Opinion
Agents should insist on setting the best price before agreeing to terms with sellers and 'cut bait' when the advice on pricing goes ignored for too long
Opinion
Sometimes smart real estate customers feel more entitled to reduced commissions from their real estate agents, but agents can hold firm by educating buyers and sellers
There are plenty of strategies agents and brokers can put in place to ensure steady streams of business
Opinion
Brokers should create an atmosphere where safety is the top priority and reinforced with frequent reminders and qualified training
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Although it is each agent’s responsibility to keep up with industry technology, the broker can create workshops to help educate those who feel left behind
Opinion
How both parties should behave in a welcome-back situation
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Agents should be mindful of obvious warning signs that buyers are pursuing homes they can’t afford
If tangible results come from groundbreaking ideas, the broker should fully support the ambitions of the agent
Opinion
Companies should evolve with the times, but the logo should remain consistent as a touchpoint for consumers
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Real estate is an industry that allows for career flexibility, especially with recent changes in society and technology
Time is extremely precious for an office’s experienced agents, but there's always more to learn
Smart companies already have a disaster plan in place, and actively train their teams
Homebuyers and sellers expect personal attention, but babysitting clients isn't productive
Preparation and rehearsal are the keys to success and confidence
What a broker would tell an agent who wants to call dibs