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by Daniel Houston Sep 18
9 real estate lead-gen mistakes that are killing your ROI
Profitable lead generation for real estate agents is about understanding timelines, systems, communication and conversion, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Sep 17
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Stop treating ChatGPT like an virtual assistant, Real's Drew Thompson writes. New capabilities make it your personal genius, allowing you to collaborate on strategy
by Drew Thompson Sep 17
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In Part 3 of her 8-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies to help your homebuyers prepare for mortgage pre-approval
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Your first year as a real estate agent can be messy, Martha Melendez writes, but it forges the kind of grit that no class or seminar ever could
by Martha Melendez Sep 16
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Bookending your conversations with polite greetings and salutations ensures that you’re communicating more effectively while building better relationships
by Christy Murdock Sep 16
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
Take your next commission conversation from awkward to effortless with this step-by-step guide from Cassie Walker Johnson's 8-step buyer plan
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From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here's a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
Zillow’s images, Compass’ new lawyer, low-cost listings: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 12
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Jessica Souza shares a beginner-friendly roadmap to structure your business, build your team and feel confident in your new role as a self-employed CEO
by Jessica Souza Sep 12
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
In the 1st step of her 8-step system, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies for asking better questions and getting better results
AI real estate agent
Move your value proposition away from the transactional and into the protective, taking care of your clients in a way that technology can't, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Sep 10
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In celebration of Back to Basics Month, and to arm you with all the tips and tricks your colleagues have already read, our editors rounded up the top how-tos of the year. Catch up, or get left behind
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 10
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
Windermere agent Cassie Walker Johnson provides an 8-step plan that will streamline the way you work with hopeful homebuyers
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Find out how this Austin, Texas, agent switched gears when his viral content was no longer delivering the results he and his team needed
by Christy Murdock Sep 8
low-cost listing strategies
Jimmy Burgess and Listing Leads co-founder Jimmy Mackin provide budget-friendly strategies for generating listing leads now
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 7