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

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As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

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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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The Real Brokerage settles Umpa commission lawsuit for $9.25M

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Filed in late 2023 in Missouri by Daniel Umpa, a Maryland home seller, the Umpa suit , like the other commission lawsuits, accuses real estate industry players, including Real, of conspiring to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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Marketing matters: How to stand out in a challenging mortgage environment

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Below are a few ways originators can best present themselves to real estate agents and stand out in a saturated market. Right now, people are craving face time, so why not offer real estate agents and networking peers that opportunity?

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Recruiters turn to AI in their quest to lure top agents

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Agents are the lifeblood of real estate brokerages. Recruiting and retaining high-performing agents remains a critical challenge for brokerages, especially in the environment created by the National Association of Realtors ’ recent $418 million settlement in a litany of agent commission lawsuits.

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5 tips to upgrade your real estate networking game

Housing Wire

This is particularly crucial in real estate, where personal recommendations hold substantial weight. The National Association of Realtors found that 68% of people who found their home through a real estate agent discovered that agent through referrals from their family or friends.

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NAR partners with IRAR Trust Company to offer retirement plans to its members

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just made IRAR Trust Company (IRAR) its preferred provider for self-directed retirement plans, the trade organization announced on Tuesday. In October 2020 , NAR offered its members access to investment guidance and financial wellness resources through a partnership with Morgan Stanley.

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