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In today's shaky economy, when things are still up in the air, should real estate companies plan for expansion through acquisitions?
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If you're deemed an essential business, is it still the right call to remain open?
Luckily, there are a handful of tech solutions to solve any disagreements in procedure
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Sometimes, tech can't help you do it all
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Brokers should have all newly formed teams and partnerships prepare a detailed and exhaustive contingency plan for all possibilities and situations, including the eventual dissolution of the partnership
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How brokers can encourage agents to double down after a year of success
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Florida real estate agents need look no further than their colleagues in the legal profession for inspiration in effective marketing despite severe restrictions
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There are many common-sense strategies agents can use to separate their personal social media accounts from their business accounts
Annual awards should be used to motivate and recognize agents at all levels of experience and production
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Agents, title companies, closing attorneys, lenders and insurers should be diligent about avoiding even the appearance of giving or accepting 'kickbacks' for referrals
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Affordable housing is a problem for governments to solve, but there are several indirect ways real estate professionals can help
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It’s normal for successful agents to plateau and get bored. Brokers should prepare a wide range of suggestions based on the weary agent’s unique personality and concerns
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Broker transitions are handled best in cases where office owners are consistently present and trustworthy
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Brokerages should support local charities, but if agents are asked to commit financially, they should have a say. One way to avoid problems is to have several charities agents can choose from
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Brokers can help their agents by encouraging the pursuit of interesting and creative continuing education courses
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Great partnerships often develop when agents have complementary skills and talents, rather than overlapping ones, even if both are highly successful
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It's nice for brokerages to celebrate birthdays at monthly get-togethers, but it's important to be inclusive
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It's always tempting to hire a hot agent from another company, but brokers need to be very careful when that agent competes directly with an existing top producer already in their office
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Here's one way to handle this very important and personal decision
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Transitions can be challenging even under the best of circumstances, but here's how to handle a situation where agents feel their opinions aren't as valued as they should be
