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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. The book uses author’s anecdotes alongside scientific research to teach you how to create a grateful attitude.

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A financial planner on which clients benefit from reverse mortgages

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The financial planning community is often sought after by reverse mortgage professionals as a referral source, as planners can help provide necessary clarity to their clients who are seeking the preservation of financial assets and continuing stability. sees reverse mortgages as a vehicle toward financial security for certain clients.

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

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John Ruhlin’s book Giftology sheds light on creating a strategic and thoughtful approach to gift-giving, offering real estate professionals a unique perspective on how to create positive impressions that last beyond the closing table and set you up for return and referral business. Add the clients’ names and the date of their closing.

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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

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First, he has his clients lender call the listing agent. But because inventory remains at record lows, home prices have soared to astonishing highs, and bidding wars still occur in housing market across the country, Pascoe and other real estate agents on the buy-side have had to go the extra mile to fight for their VA clients.

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Guaranteed Rate appoints two new executives

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In his new role, Hutchens will oversee a top-ranked book of business in North Carolina. Everything at Guaranteed Rate is geared towards delivering a world-class client experience; the website and app are easy to navigate and built to drive business our way.

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Newrez partners with Newzip to court more homebuyers

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Dubbed Newrez Home Rewards, buyers will be matched with a real estate agent who works with Newzip and provided booking services. This “holistic approach” not only brings value to clients when they buy their home but also through the life cycle of their loan with Newrez’s customer servicing experience, the firm added. “We

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CoStar Group finds success through the sale of Homes.com memberships

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The integration of Matterport to Homes.com will allow homebuyers to view properties online, helping agents to provide even more value to their clients. In the first quarter, the sales team for Homes.com generated nearly $40 million in net new bookings.