Although most agree that staging works, hiring a professional stager is not always an option. Here are 6 levels of staging that'll make it possible in every level of home
Correspondence is an art, not a science, but these tips will help make your client thank-you notes (and videos) easier to create
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Here's an alternative system for an individual real estate agent to practice multilevel partnering, a win-win for both agents
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What worked for you at the beginning of your career might not be what's best for you as your career evolves
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A few years ago, brick-and-mortar was out, and virtual brokerages were all the rage, but I don't think it's an either-or situation
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The National Association of Realtors launched a free interactive training platform called Fairhaven. Here’s my take on this virtual experience
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With the election drawing to a close, an agent feels ready to shift her business and align more with the president-elect's housing policies. What should her broker say?
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Here are a few ways to make a significant impact on your client relationships
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The median price in October came in at $313,000, for the 104th straight month of year-over-year price gains. We haven’t seen this growth pace since 2006
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As the Moehrl and Sitzer lawsuits work their way through the legal system they now must explain why the Department of Justice settlement is inadequate
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Tools that serve agents well on the path to the final solution are integrity, honesty, transparency and the ability to communicate
Take time to look at the big picture of your business to be better prepared for next year
By keeping the framework current, you’ll ensure that your social media efforts have an informative and engaging foundation from which to grow
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These changes don't spell the end of anything. They provide consumers with information. Transparency, protecting your clients' interests and codifying best practices are all good things
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Talking about schools can lead to steering — both intentional and unintentional. You must provide the same information on schools to every client, and NAR agrees
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Opening an indie brokerage allows you the freedom to set your own rules. These are the stories we tell ourselves, but here's the real truth
