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

Housing Wire

A common thought among brokers revolves around the idea that if your gross commission income or office size is not increasing, you’re not successfully growing your brokerage. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average tenure of an agent with a brokerage is six years.

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How to become a mortgage broker in 6 steps

Inman

Mortgage brokers have to undergo specific training to do their jobs, but a higher education degree is not required. Those with an aptitude for hard work and client relationships can find great success over the course of their careers.

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The Balestracci Group Joins Forces with Lamacchia Realty

Lamacchia Realty

With 85% of his business coming from referrals and repeat business, it comes as no surprise he truly understands the power of successful client relationships. Always striving to be one step ahead when it comes to marketing properties, his forward-thinking approach and immense knowledge of the market gives his clients the upper hand.

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10 best real estate software solutions for agents in 2024

Housing Wire

This combination is highly effective for agents needing to keep track of the latest MLS listings and manage client relationships efficiently. The platform’s ability to provide a customizable website, coupled with exclusive leads and a sophisticated CRM, makes it a standout choice for marketing and client management processes.

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The 11 best real estate CRMs for 2024

Housing Wire

The best real estate CRM solution is the one that will manage your client interactions, increase the number of touchpoints with each client, and convert leads seamlessly into buyers and sellers. Below, we take a deep dive into the best real estate CRM solutions for solo agents, teams and brokerages.

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The evolution of the more productive real estate agent 

Housing Wire

million – brokerages have become less focused on attracting new agents into the industry and instead more focused on increasing the productivity of the agents they have. For brokerages – and agents themselves – transaction sides and sales volume are easy ways to measure productivity. Brokerages Invest in Tech.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Excerpts from the letter: … including, but not limited to, experience in real estate market analysis and real estate brokerage, including: • Evaluating and pricing residential real estate. I don’t know if Realtors can be re-trained to see value rather than price. Completing broker price opinions and Competitive Market Analyses.