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15 Facebook groups every real estate agent & broker should join today

Housing Wire

While new social media platforms seem to pop up all the time, Facebook remains a tried-and-true platform for real estate agents to grow their business in a variety of ways. Joining and engaging with groups of fellow Realtors on Facebook should be a key tool in every agent’s toolbox. Join Introverts in Real Estate 7.

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The 25 Best Books for Real Estate Agents in 2025

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To help, we reached out to real estate agents nationwide to compile our list of the best books for real estate agents. Paperback Audiobook The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor I heard Shawn Achor give a keynote speech at a real estate conference several years ago, and his ideas have stuck with me.

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How to set up your real estate agent Facebook page to get more leads

Housing Wire

While they may not be as trendy as they once were, a well-crafted real estate agent Facebook page is still the best way to generate leads on social media. Your Facebook page can help you build your personal brand, network with other agents across the country (hello, referral partners!)

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How to become a part-time real estate agent & get clients — fast

Housing Wire

Watch any of the glamorous pseudo-reality real estate shows on TV, and you might be tempted to become a part-time real estate agent. Most of the agents you see on TV wearing $1500 outfits work 80+ hours per week. As a real estate coach, I hear this question all the time.

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9 savvy strategies to get more real estate referrals

Housing Wire

The receiving agent becomes the buyer or seller’s primary point of contact and representative, and the referring agent receives a referral fee if a transaction closes. Sometimes, a real estate agent may choose not to work with a specific buyer or seller. Many people expect it, especially from real estate agents.

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Many Homeowners With Mortgages Locked Into High Interst Rates 

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The rate-lock effect is letting up a bit here in Seattle, said local Redfin Premier real estate agent David Palmer. Many people are moving because they have no other option after a significant life event, such as a divorce or job shift, according to Redfin agents. Greater than or equal to 6% : 17.2% 5%-5.99% : 9.5%

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First American fined $1 million for illegal perks to agents

Housing Wire

will pay a $1 million fine for improper benefits given to California real estate agents. The marketing representative was identified as Eugene Bleecker, now a former First American employee, who was providing said benefits to his Los Angeles-based group Advisory Group Real Estate Network. First American Title Co.

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