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

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It’s a weird time to be a real estate agent , and I see it all around me here in the Denver metro. Brokers who rode the proverbial wave of real estate during the pandemic and have now had to reroute or pivot to figure out how to navigate a market that was once boasting the lowest rates in decades are disoriented.

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25 books real estate leaders are reading today

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Looking for a book to push your mindset to positivity? In the Q2 2023 BrokerPulse survey , RealTrends asked real estate leaders what books they’re reading for motivation, inspiration and leadership advice. Shift By Gary Keller Click Here to Purchase Learn how top real estate agents tackle tough times.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

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If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. 1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently.

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Two home offices? Real estate agents dish on the latest must-have amenities

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As Americans ditch urban cores for roomier abodes in the suburbs, real estate agents say the list of must-haves has changed: buyers are looking for pools, home offices and makeshift learning centers. Pool installers in Dallas are booked solid for the next year or two, Trusler said. Across large swaths of the U.S.,

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Real estate agents: What’s your winning morning ritual

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We’ve created the structure and the space necessary for operating with transparency while breaking down the silos that organically and not-so-organically take form when we’re all so focused on our own clients and books of business.

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Newrez partners with Newzip to court more homebuyers

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Top 10 mortgage lender and servicer Newrez is partnering with Newzip , a tech-enabled real estate platform, to roll out a program aimed to save buyers and sellers on credit costs. Dubbed Newrez Home Rewards, buyers will be matched with a real estate agent who works with Newzip and provided booking services.

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The evolution of the more productive real estate agent 

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Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. Gone are the days of weekly listing books and print advertisements with grainy black-and-white photos. Real estate agents are busier than ever. Instead, she was recruited out of school as one of Pan Am ’s first Russian speaking stewardesses.