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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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Those of you who insist there aren’t systemic racism issues in this industry and country are almost as bad as the blatant racists. Your denial and burying your head in the sand simply enables this behavior
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What should brokers tell agents who want to go back to work but have concerns about safety as the country reopens?
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Make sure all agents know that you’re committed to supporting them, and encourage thoughtful collaboration
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Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his take on how homeowners will fare once the forbearance period is over
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Partnering with MLSListings, Inc. of Northern California, the software company's consumer search app misses the mark on several fronts but mainly in its core purpose: consumer home search
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More this week: a discussion on the future of office space and some insight into why your marketing should look different right now
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As we move to a healthier and more conscious way of life, our homes will, too. Here's how making eco-conscious choices will come into play for consumers in a post-COVID-19 world — plus, a few myths debunked
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For homeowners wanting more protection and screening of visitors, video doorbells bring a lot of important features to the table. So, when pitting Ring and Nest against each other, which one is the better smart video doorbell?
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Opendoor and Offerpad will now list homes directly. Ultimately, this new service, still in the early stages and not fully rolled out, represents a way for iBuyers to make money without having to actually buy houses
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When a crisis ends, you remember two kinds of people: the ones who stepped up, and the ones who disappeared
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The real estate industry has regrettably played a role in the systemic repression of minorities, and for too long, homeownership has been denied to Black Americans. Now's not the time to be neutral about racial injustice
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Don’t underestimate how difficult this time can be for your buyer or seller. Know your market, understand its nuances and be able to explain your contracts and addenda in plain English
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The pandemic might have all but killed spring buying season, but it created a pent-up buyer demand
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Robert Reffkin mentioned at Inman Connect Now that only 20% of agents use a CRM in a meaningful way. From lack of time to feature bloat, adoption is a challenge, but one new work habit each day can help
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As social distancing remains a part of how real estate transactions are conducted, new concepts in remote notarization are being offered for consideration at a near-weekly rate
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In the same way that most people visiting online dating sites are not looking for a “project,” a high percentage of today’s buyers do not want fixer-uppers. Help ensure your listing makes a great first impression with these essential tips
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During his opening remarks Tuesday at Connect Now, Brad Inman called for a new approach on the current strife real estate agents face and how the industry can make a difference
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In real estate, we have more power than most other sectors to create communities and opportunities for ourselves and our neighbors to have discussions, ‘walk the talk,’ and be the positive change that leads to togetherness and overcomes divisiveness
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The Toronto-based photography and 3D tour provider puts a very slick, all-inclusive spin on getting everything you need to visually market listings — at an affordable price
