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As a small business owner, having unique content and a blog that doesn’t look like everyone else’s is an advantage. It's important to stand out in a crowded field. It's affordable, too
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Agents need to find the discrimination and exclusive institutions in the industry and start dismantling them one at a time. It's time to rebuild them to be inclusive and anti-racist. If not now — when?
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People's homes are more than just pieces of real estate — they're sanctuaries, especially now. That's why agents need to ease up on sleazy and pushy marketing tactics during this difficult time and be more thoughtful instead
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In today's COVID-19 reality, videoconferencing has become the best alternative to in-person communication. And although virtual meetings are inherently a different experience, there are a few things you can do to look your best and appear as professional as possible
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In today's world, what is the best strategy for moving forward? The answer might be less about adopting new tech, and more about focusing on individualized service and a stellar client experience
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Being quarantined at home equals more time to accomplish long-delayed tasks. So, the pressure to plan the future is on. Here, one indie broker shares why she is refraining from doing that
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The global pandemic has hit some harder than others. Here, Teresa Boardman weighs in on how her life — and the lives of those around her — changed during this uncertain time
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If we've learned anything from past downturns, it's that there is no normal — new or old. In today's stressful time, we just have to learn to play the hand we're dealt. Here's how one indie broker broaches life and work during a global pandemic
Being available to answer questions is not enough. New agents require more to grow in their roles. Here's how newly minted real estate agents can benefit from the experience of seasoned brokers
My old, non-active files are filled with the hopes and dreams of homebuyers, sellers and their real estate agents. There are tears in those files, sweat, disappointment and some anger, too
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The National Association of Realtors' latest ad campaign for Realtors misses the mark
The buyer's market is maturing. Be ready to change your mindset, and prepare to look for opportunities in the tumult of change
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Real estate agents never quit the hustle, and it's time to show them some appreciation
Being unaware of energy costs associated with housing could be a bigger mistake than not being an expert on smart home technology
Homebuyers can get 3D tours and look up home histories, but the mortgage process is still painfully slow
Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms
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Getting paid promptly for your work is surprisingly hard in our high-tech world. Make it a priority for your agents to make sure they feel valued
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It's taken 10 years for the real estate industry to truly understand and embrace this method of marketing
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Our Realtor rules are often obscure, byzantine and confusing to consumers
