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6 TED Talks Every Real Estate Agent Should Watch

McKissock

Being a real estate agent can be really hard. Finding a client the perfect home or selling a property for a family desperate to move—not to mention the financial rewards that come with being a great agent—all feel wonderful. As a real estate agent, you are in the service industry. Shut up and listen!

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

Housing Wire

It’s not specialized for real estate, but rather was designed for marketing purposes. This tool alerts agents immediately when a referral is posted, enabling them to connect with potential clients immediately. For the budget-conscious and tech-savvy agent, HotSheet is definitely a great CRM to start with.

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8 best places to buy real estate leads in 2023

Housing Wire

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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Maryland home seller files commission lawsuit in Missouri

Housing Wire

Filed last Wednesday in the Western District of Missouri, the Umpa suit, named after its lead and only plaintiff Daniel Umpa, accuses the real estate industry of allegedly colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. The lawsuit is seeking class action status for everyone in the U.S.

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What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

Appraisal Today

What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood McKissock Survey Question: “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process? I will always remember when, many years ago, a top local real estate agent asked me why I was driving around taking photos of homes.

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Top 8 Must-Read Negotiation Books for Real Estate Agents

McKissock

As a real estate agent, your income is determined by your ability to close the deal. To successfully master the art of real estate negotiations, you’ll want to find the most creative and powerful strategies available. The Negotiation Book: Your Definitive Guide to Successful Negotiating. By Roger Fisher.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

With Wise Pelican, you can try both — it’s a fantastic resource for beautifully designed postcards and letters. They believe they can sell their own property without any help, yet the vast majority end up hiring a listing agent. The goal in prospecting FSBO sellers is to be that agent. I completely respect that.