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5 activities real estate agents should do every morning

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Regularly update content, share valuable insights about the local market, and interact with potential clients. Make sure you’re ready to share new listings and that potential clients can easily contact you through your platforms.

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Why regular check-ins are the unsung heroes of agent retention

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During these meetings, you can explore how agents might better utilize the brokerage’s resources — be it marketing support, technology tools or training modules — to maximize their independent initiatives. It could indicate that the agent excels at closing deals but may need to improve client communications or after-sale service.

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10 ways to use virtual reality technology in your real estate business

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Interactive virtual tours In contrast, interactive virtual tours offer a highly engaging and immersive experience for clients. These tours give clients the freedom to navigate and interact with the VR environment. Source Remote client consultations Virtual reality enables real estate agents to conduct remote client consultations.

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Opinion: Prepare for a future without guaranteed shared compensation

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This is a dramatic and peculiar stance, given that same company a couple of years ago launched a $1 million annual advertising campaign touting a 1% listing fee, but only if the seller turned into a buyer for them. Sadly, the understanding of the difference between a client and a customer is pitifully poor in our industry.

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7 money moves to make now for a prosperous 2024

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Make a list of every holiday-related expense you’ll need to fit into your budget, like hosting a party, cards for prior clients and gifts for coworkers and service providers you regularly work with. Here are a few to consider: Education: Costs for continuing education , training, books and conferences.

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BHHS CEO Gino Blefari: ‘Doesn’t agree with it one bit’ about commission conspiracy

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Ketchmark then discussed the agreements HomeServices franchisees have their clients sign. He also noted that he expects HomeServices agents to act as fiduciary to their clients and follow the NAR Code of Ethics. In response, Blefari said that HomeServices does not require agents to become NAR members nor participate in the MLS.

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Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about

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2 However, these potential clients will also face challenges — namely market volatility, unpredictable interest rates and limited purchasing power due to increasing debt. That’s where reverse purchase financing comes into play, the funding option specifically designed for older Americans.

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