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Congressional lawmakers form bipartisan real estate caucus

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House of Representatives — two Democrats and two Republicans — have come together to found the Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus, a group designed to “support policies that allow [the real estate] industry to prosper” due to its overall importance to the U.S. A coalition of four lawmakers in the U.S. Mark Alford (R-Miss.),

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Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise to separate from NAR in 2024

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Coldwell Banker Danforth , a Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise, won’t renew its National Association of Realtors (NAR) affiliation at the beginning of 2024, the company announced on Friday. This latest development comes on the heels of several other high-profile departures from NAR.

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Brokerage executives double down on their lead generation strategies

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To convert these leads into business, the brokerage developed teams — also called units — headed by captains who are successful agents with high lead conversion rates. Meanwhile, a customer relationship management system, along with experts in marketing, sales and other areas, are designed to support these teams, he said. “If

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Announcing the 2024 Class of Rising Stars!

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Rising Stars have impressive professional momentum, and are building reputations for driving growth and change while making those around them better. Take a look below to see this year’s list of honorees. Congratulations to the 2024 Rising Stars! Name Job Title Company Name A.T.

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CRMLS releases REcenterhub dashboard

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Developed internally by CRMLS, the REcenterhub dashboard introduces a range of new features designed to streamline productivity for real estate professionals. The REcenterhub ecosystem aims to enhance efficiency and provide essential resources to all users, including Association of Realtors (AORs), brokers and agents.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

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Jane Doe is an industry-leading Realtor with a talent for selling unique properties.” Accreditations and designations Highlight your professional credentials and any special designations you’ve earned. Jane Doe was recognized by the Orange County Board of Realtors as a top performer.”

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Amazon announces housing affordability pilot program with National Housing Trust

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Retail giant Amazon announced on Wednesday the launch of a new pilot program designed to assist moderate-income families in three different U.S. Amazon cites data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) attributing affordability challenges to the “combination of rising interest rates and increasing home prices” in a majority of U.S.