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5 steps to succeed as a real estate agent in a down market 

Housing Wire

It’s a weird time to be a real estate agent , and I see it all around me here in the Denver metro. But what happens to real estate agents when the market shifts and goes down? In fact, some of the most successful real estate agents have thrived even more when times are tough. I think that’s the thing most missed with agents.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

Access to a hyper-local agent is more important now than ever. You can absolutely send this type of mailer to homeowners around a recently sold property that someone else sold — but make sure you adjust the language and ensure it’s clear you were not the listing agent. I recommend getting permission from the listing agent first.

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

When the restaurant Tom Hunt worked at as a server temporarily shut down during the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided it was the right time to pursue his longtime desire of becoming a real estate agent. Hunt is just one among thousands of agents who has ventured into the field of real estate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Zillow’s new AI feature can talk to home shoppers like it’s a friend

Housing Wire

Typing phrases like “$700K homes in Charlotte with a backyard” or “open house near me with four bedrooms” in the search bar will either show potential homebuyers their matches or will notify them when new qualifying listings are available, according to the statement. .

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How to Find a Top-Notch Real Estate Agent

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Selling your home is one of the most significant financial transactions you'll ever undertake, and choosing the right real estate agent can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth and profitable process. Here’s how to find a top-notch real estate agent who will help you sell your home quickly and at the best possible price.

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Recruiting real estate agents: A complete roadmap for 2024

Housing Wire

The data are sobering: The Agent Movement Index , the number of experienced Realtors switching brokerages each month, was at its lowest level since 2016. The number of agents switching brokerages is ticking upward and markets are stabilizing across the country. If you want to learn how to recruit agents, now is the time.

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As the market shifts to purchase, LOs get creative

Housing Wire

LOs interviewed by HousingWire say that they have actively ramped up their attempts to connect with prospective borrowers and real estate agents. And though there are many creative avenues to get purchase business, cold calling and appearing at open houses to connect with real estate agents is here to stay, LOs told HousingWire.

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