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The best real estate podcasts for agents and brokers in 2024

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While there is plenty of noise out there, we dug for podcast gold to come up with a list of the best real estate podcasts that are worth your time. We curated a shortlist of the top real estate podcasts that provide useful information for agents at every stage of their careers. Apple Podcasts Spotify 2.

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The best real estate coaching programs for 2024

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Real estate is a vibrant, dynamic and competitive industry. Across the country, the best real estate coaches serve as valuable mentors who can help agents and brokers achieve the success they deserve. “It’s A quick internet search will prove that real estate coaching programs are plentiful.

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“Collusion,” agent training are the focus on day three of the Sitzer/Burnett trial

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The third day of the highly consequential Sitzer/Burnett class action buyer broker commission lawsuit included a deep dive into the training materials used by various brokerages and the testimony of three of the named plaintiffs. The study attributes the “apparent uniformity of commission rates” to collusion. “Why

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

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If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time you’ll need to get a broker’s license, we’re here to help. In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. out of 5.

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Real estate brokers focus on value amid commission lawsuit unease

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The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams , and Berkshire Hathaway are still going to court to fight the allegations. Some 40% of respondents say they are focusing on educating and training their agents.

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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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Q4 BrokerPulse: Commission lawsuits spur proactive changes for real estate brokers

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As the commission lawsuits heat up, real estate brokers are gearing up to add buyer representation agreements and training, cut costs and hone value propositions, according to RealTrends Q4 2023 BrokerPulse survey. Only 1% of respondents say they are restructuring their compensation model.