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There seems to be a lot of misinformation floating around about the rules surrounding negotiating commission and the Code of Ethics. I reached out to NAR to clear it up
Industry pros share the best pieces of advice they never received
Hearing 'no' is part of the gig when you’re a real estate agent, but you don’t have to let it break you down. Repurpose it to drive you forward
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At this point in the deal, it's in both the buyers' and the sellers' best interest to follow these steps
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Stepping away from your emotions, taking a breath and understanding someone else' position are all essential to managing difficult deals
Add these techniques to your arsenal, and you’ll further develop your skills and strengthen your reputation as a quality agent
Perhaps one of the top skills an agent can have is listening and realizing that how something is said is as critical as what is said
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It's surprising how much calmer, lighter and happier you’ll feel when you don't take everything on
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You can’t always stop another agent from making a mistake, but if you’re aware of possible pitfalls, you can avoid making them yourself
Learn how to negotiate like a real estate master
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Finding the right home can be quite different than successfully ratifying a contract on the right home, and the gap can be in your approach
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Learn how to adapt to your buyers' needs, personality and goals, and they will love you for it
Be confident, well-prepared and work with your clients to arrive at the best possible decision
The inspection contingency is typically the first on the sales timeline