This week, we're exploring what going back to the basics really means for real estate professionals in 2021. What fundamentals should agents be focusing on, tweaking or relearning this year?
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Take the time to demonstrate your trustworthiness, constantly work on your listening skills, do the right thing, and remember it's not about you, and you'll find your clients — and yourself — well-rewarded
Some of the tried-and-true questions sellers have been asking for years are actually totally meaningless. Here are the top bogus questions sellers ask along with ways to effectively counter them
From a client failing to disclose a marriage to a lender ghosting everyone a week before closing, here are a few deal-breakers that came between your buyers and their dream homes
With the Equality Act, the LGBTQ+ community would have anti-discrimination protections during the homeownership journey. Here's how it can make a difference in the equal and fair treatment of LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers
Plumbing issues can cause so many headaches for buyers, sellers and their agents. If you're a real estate pro, knowing a few simple tips and having an understanding of these problems can help put your and your clients' minds at ease
Operating a brokerage during extreme market fluctuations? You'll need to develop a strategy — and that starts with supporting your agents, providing superior service and learning how to be flexible through it all
It's not unusual for consumers to be baffled by the fact that credit scores from consumer finance websites like Credit Karma are different from what their lender pulls. Micah Curtis explains why that happens
With inventory at all-time lows, the need to generate listings has never been more pressing. Whether you’ve never built a farm before or it's been a while since you have, these steps will help you create and grow a thriving geographic real estate farm
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The lending industry is up to its calculators in mortgage refinances right now. Hopefully most of them are going smoother than mine
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This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the status of real estate agents as independent contractors, how to generate more listings and who's crushing it on TikTok
Smart sensors are a great way to gain insight into your home, get notified of issues before they become big problems and control other smart devices you may already own. Here's what to look for
The home has become the center of the universe for many of us during the pandemic. In 2021, buyers are seeking unique amenities that make living and working from home exciting and comfortable. Here are a few
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The president of The Agency shares a few tried and true tactics to keep in mind when entering new markets
As a team leader, you're expected to be a great communicator — but of course, that's easier said than done. Here are the top communication errors you might be guilty of without even knowing it (and how to fix those problems)
In a high-tech digital world, the basics of low-tech analog customer service still matter, especially when dealing with buyers and sellers who don't use smartphones or email