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

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

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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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5 steps to succeed as a real estate agent in a down market 

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It’s a weird time to be a real estate agent , and I see it all around me here in the Denver metro. Brokers who rode the proverbial wave of real estate during the pandemic and have now had to reroute or pivot to figure out how to navigate a market that was once boasting the lowest rates in decades are disoriented.

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Two home offices? Real estate agents dish on the latest must-have amenities

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As Americans ditch urban cores for roomier abodes in the suburbs, real estate agents say the list of must-haves has changed: buyers are looking for pools, home offices and makeshift learning centers. Pool installers in Dallas are booked solid for the next year or two, Trusler said. Across large swaths of the U.S.,

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Fed’s Beige Book shows recent moderation in mortgage rates propped up demand for homes

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Moderation in mortgage rates led to a pickup in demand for residential real estate, but limited inventories across the country hindered actual home sales , the Federal Reserve reported in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts that was published Wednesday.

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The evolution of the more productive real estate agent 

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Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. Gone are the days of weekly listing books and print advertisements with grainy black-and-white photos. Real estate agents are busier than ever. The post The evolution of the more productive real estate agent appeared first on HousingWire.

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25 books real estate leaders are reading today

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Looking for a book to push your mindset to positivity? In the Q2 2023 BrokerPulse survey , RealTrends asked real estate leaders what books they’re reading for motivation, inspiration and leadership advice. Shift By Gary Keller Click Here to Purchase Learn how top real estate agents tackle tough times.