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Why there are so few real estate agents of color

Housing Wire

Sudi Hernandez of Cloud 9 Real Estate Group loses leads when a client hears her Cuban accent. James Dunn of eXp Realty surprised a client with his answer to their question, “You’re white, right?”. Amy Kong of Trust Real Estate hosts open houses where people ask, “Where is the agent?”.

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Brokerage uses VR to get consumers inside houses that haven’t been built yet

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Urban District Realty , a Washington, D.C.-based based brokerage, announced last week the launch of its custom real estate listing system, PROJETO. This system uses virtual reality technology which allows clients to be put in a virtual representation of a property that hasn’t been built yet.

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

When the restaurant Tom Hunt worked at as a server temporarily shut down during the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided it was the right time to pursue his longtime desire of becoming a real estate agent. Reality television programs portray the real estate agent as a glamorous and easily profitable career.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Freedom Trail Realty School Best real estate schools in MA for career support Overall Rating: 4.9 Visit Website Overview Freedom Trail is Massachusetts’ first-ever board certified online real estate school. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5.

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Home Listing Tips that Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know

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Other Real Estate Agents. This way, you’re already selling the property to other agents as well as their sphere. . You have to keep the communication open with you and your sellers. As their listing agent, it is your job to be transparent. For open houses, you want your sellers out of the house.

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‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement

Housing Wire

During a virtual open house hosted by Keller Williams to answer agent and broker questions about the settlements in the commission lawsuits , the overwhelming message was for real estate professionals to focus on what they can control. Don’t panic. The executives said they received more than 150 questions.

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Bringing the real estate transaction to the end zone

Housing Wire

Terrence Murphy From the end zone to luxury open houses, Terrence Murphy is proof that an entrepreneurial spirit is the key to success in nearly everything. Murphy is not only a legendary football player, he is also a top-producing real estate agent, investor and broker-owner. 5000 several times.