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Working with buyers is changing. Are you ready? Jimmy Burgess offers the insight you need so you can prove your value as you serve buyer clients
Trainer and new Inman contributor Nikki Buckelew writes that working with downsizing seniors requires a blend of empathy, patience and practical support
Ohio-based software company MRI Software is making a bid for the MLS just days before it could be sold to another buyer
Embracing data-driven strategies is essential, new Inman contributor Tara Meier writes. Make it your mission to understand how these insights can guide your decisions and ongoing processes
Entrepreneurship isn't just good for individual real estate pros, PR and marketing expert Molly McKinley writes. It's good for organizations and for the industry as a whole
Consumers expect specialization in every area of life, from doctors to hairdressers, coach Verl Workman writes. They should expect no less from their real estate expert when it's time to sell
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins shares his thoughts on agents who use websites designed to advertise offers of compensation from listings after the NAR settlement takes effect next month
When your pipeline dwindles and your next payday is uncertain, anxious thoughts can consume your day. Rachael Hite offers a financial and self-care prescription
By building rapport, The Agency's John Antretter writes, agents can not only secure immediate business but also build a network of loyal clients who will return and refer others for years to come
Credit reports offer a wealth of valuable insights and can be especially important in evaluating client needs post-divorce, Lindsey Harn writes
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Trump's newly appointed VP candidate introduced a bill in June that highlights the need to review RPAC's ethics policies for candidates receiving funds, Rachael Hite writes
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Find out how NYC agent Andrea Saturno-Sanjana puts her unique skillset and global perspective to work in serving clients and connecting with colleagues
Ed Zorn, Anthony Lamacchia and others weigh in on buyer agreements, commission sharing and everything you need to know about the new forms
Christy Murdock shares essential phone etiquette tips to enhance client relationships and close more deals, including do’s and don’ts, preparation strategies and follow-up techniques