At the recent Inman Disconnect in Palm Springs, California, a group of industry leaders came together to address a number of leading real estate issues. This innovative group consisted of startup entrepreneurs; disruptive company founders; top-producing practitioners; owners of brokerages big and small; coaches; executives across new and old franchisors; MLS and association leaders; big data experts; and technology giants.
The truth is that many brokerages fail in the startup phase, so steer clear of these potential issues
As lending standards loosen, the environment for fraud — and cautionary tales — returns
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Is it time to regulate how Realtors use MLS data? It's definitely time to think before you dial
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Try spontaneous, free-flowing, non-linear ideas to break into real estate markets
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MLSs can no longer require 100% participation from agents in a brokerage, but that's not the case for agent teams
Now is a good time to take a look at both your email address and your marketing plan
This business is even harder when you're just dipping your toe into the water
Here's how some multiple listing services have adapted
Always remember to be respectful of the people who've built their life and memories in the home you're now listing
It starts with demanding more from the MLSs
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True leaders attract future leaders with fresh ideas, not followers