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Looking at the history of the last four market downturns indicates turbulent times may be ahead. The best agents and brokers will start preparing now
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There are many ways to access your home equity, but they're not all the same. Find out the most cost-effective and innovative strategies for tapping into that newfound wealth
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An “All-In-One-Mortgage” combines bank account, mortgage, and equity line of credit into a single product that lets you pay off your mortgage up to 18 years sooner
There is an easier way that has nothing to do with working harder, and I've seen it work for thousands of agents. Here's what you should know
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Are we on the verge of another major real estate downturn? Two of America’s most notable real estate economists, Leslie Appleton-Young and John Tuccillo, weigh in with their predictions and the news may be better than most people expect
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At age 28, Juan Carlos Barreneche is one of the most successful agents in the US and founder of the Gold Bar Team. His two primary goals in life are to help people and to be financially free
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Only a small percentage of agents can answer these ten questions about their listings. Are you one of the select few who can?
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Given how slowly change takes place in the real estate industry, any change in compensation may be years off. On the other hand, if the DOJ were to force the end of the shared compensation, the industry will have to scramble to shift to an entirely new environment
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The certification of the class in Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR is only an initial procedural step and there are serious issues with the plaintiff’s complaint. Still, however, the industry needs to proactively address the underlying issues regarding agent compensation
Do you have buyers who are on the fence about writing an offer? Bernice Ross interviews Andrew Flachner of RealScout on how to get your buyers 'offer-ready'
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Generating listings in today's competitive market can be done — as long as you have the marketing savvy and tech tools to help you. Bernice Ross spells out some top options to consider for your business
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Robust seller's markets don't last forever. Now is the time to start tracking DOM, months of inventory and pricing trends so that you can have the tough conversations required when the market downturn occurs
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It’s time for the mortgage lending industry to move to an AVM-based appraisal model. There is too much room for error, especially in today's super-fast-paced market
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Dealing with low appraisals takes skill and creativity. Do your best to make sure the appraisal comes in at the current purchase price and if not, be prepared to implement these strategies
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Despite their prominent role in the industry, many women struggle to step into leadership positions as brokers and brokerage owners. Based on extensive research and anecdotal evidence, here are some of the challenges women face and how to overcome them
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Two classic books offer a tremendous amount of wisdom from the undisputed best of the best. Take advantage of them to boost your business
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Are you marketing your listings only in English on Google.com? If so, your marketing messages are missing approximately 75% of all online search that consumes content in languages other than English
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What all generations have in common is the use of non-verbal body language signals. Put these cues to work to become a more effective negotiator
A shortage of workers, the number of people who prefer to work remotely and the anticipated rate of pay are making it difficult to find talent. Here are some tips for how to hire the right person
Help clients sell on the open market, avoid giving away huge amounts of their equity to iBuyers and, if eligible, work with a Power Buyer to buy their next home before selling their current one
