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Real estate agents are bracing for the impact of the commission lawsuits

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In the nearly two months since a Missouri jury found the real estate industry liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions, Jason Posnick has fielded a lot of questions about commissions and cooperative compensation from clients. It has been cool to hear that.

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8 best places to buy real estate leads in 2023

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Real estate agents are always looking for vetted, high-quality leads — and especially so during 2023 market conditions. These providers offer a rapid and cost-effective means for real estate agents to gather a list of potential clients and ultimately boost sales.

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The best free real estate CRMs for 2024 (+4 low-cost alternatives)

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As the real estate market continues to grapple with high interest rates and low inventory, agents entering the market are looking for affordable client relationship management (CRM) tools that offer a cost-effective means to automate and manage client interactions.

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6 steps to add to your real estate communication plan

Housing Wire

At the same time, your touch points should be authentic and help you build and nurture client relationships beyond the transaction. To get started, here are six steps to incorporate into your real estate communication plan. It keeps your ego at bay and makes the discussion all about your clients.

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The art of gift-giving in real estate: A personal touch

Housing Wire

In the world of real estate , transactions are not merely about properties but also the people behind them. Rethinking branded gifts One common practice in the real estate industry is gifting branded items like Cutco knives to home buyers and sellers. As you can tell, they don’t just make an impact on clients.

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

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However, the tactical approach of regular check-ins and focusing on retention as a cornerstone of fortifying your real estate agent ranks is often underestimated or overlooked. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average tenure of an agent with a brokerage is six years.

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The influencer’s edge: Thriving in real estate during times of change

Housing Wire

In the wake of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case, the real estate world is in turmoil. The savvy real estate agents and loan officers see this not a crisis but a golden opportunity. This is a call to arms for real estate agents and loan officers ready to seize the day.