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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

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This includes — but is not limited to — posting to the MLS, hosting open houses and getting creative with social media. Referral agent: A referral agent is a real estate agent who refers clients to other agents in exchange for a referral fee. Now, it’s time to join a brokerage. What does a real estate broker do?

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Real estate postcards: The best ideas, examples and producers for 2025

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Open house postcards Open house postcard from Wise Pelican Open house postcard from Agents Assemble on Etsy Open house postcard from Agents Assemble on Etsy Open house postcards are a valuable tool in the real estate agent’s arsenal, designed to draw prospective buyers and sellers to your property listings.

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Study: Real estate firms thrive on repeat and referral business

Housing Wire

Referrals from past and repeat customers still generated the greatest number of inquiries for real estate firms in 2020 with 30% of brokerage business coming from this source, the same amount as in 2018, when the survey was last completed. In 2018, 1% of surveyed brokerages said their business came from open houses.

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30 must-have real estate text message scripts to convert leads and close deals

Housing Wire

As a real estate brokerage leader with decades of experience, I know firsthand that every connection counts, so having the right words at your fingertips is essential. Script 16: After an open house Hi [Name], thanks for stopping by the open house at [Property Address].

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Strategies for securing listings in today’s housing market

Housing Wire

Satisfied past clients become valuable advocates, referring you to their family, friends and neighbors when it’s time to sell. Teamwork Joining a brokerage or team can be a game-changer for securing listings. Building your offline reputation Building an impressive offline reputation is a cornerstone of securing listings.

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How to get listings in real estate: 11 proven strategies for 2024

Housing Wire

Here are my top do’s and don’ts for finding listing referrals through your sphere: Do: Educate your sphere about how to refer business to you. Could you help me by simply keeping your ears open and letting me know if anyone mentions moving? All you need to do is teach them how to help you and keep in touch.

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12 proven real estate scripts that boost confidence & earn more business

Housing Wire

Knowing what you’ll say in advance on a call, at an open house, or just chatting with your sphere makes you more confident — and confidence is the key that opens the door to opportunity in real estate. This is [name] with [brokerage]. This is [name] with [brokerage]. I’m [name] with [brokerage].