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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. 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

Housing Wire

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

Housing Wire

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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Who’s your favorite fictitious real estate agent? Pulse

Inman

Whether you love or hate depictions of real estate agents in books, TV shows and movies, we all have our favorites. Who's yours?

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Yes, real estate agents need to protect trademark rights in your brand

Housing Wire

An established and successful brand, intellectual property, and digital assets are generally considered more transferable than a book of business and can add substantial value. If you’re hoping to exit your business at some point, either through a merger or acquisition, trademarked assets can be a big part of your value proposition.

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

Housing Wire

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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Newrez partners with Newzip to court more homebuyers

Housing Wire

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.