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The evolution of the more productive real estate agent 

Housing Wire

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. As more and more people enter the real estate industry – membership at the National Association of Realtors has ballooned to a record 1.6 Real estate agents are busier than ever. Record Breaking Years.

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Real estate agents are bracing for the impact of the commission lawsuits

Housing Wire

In the nearly two months since a Missouri jury found the real estate industry liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions, Jason Posnick has fielded a lot of questions about commissions and cooperative compensation from clients. It has been cool to hear that.

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You survived 2008, you can conquer 2024: Navigating a changing real estate landscape

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The real estate market has witnessed significant fluctuations over the years, and the accompanying challenges for real estate agents can offer valuable insights and opportunities. The aftermath of the 2008 crisis led to significant attrition among real estate agents.

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Clear cooperation sparks debate, but dual agency deserves the spotlight

Housing Wire

MLSs collect billions in agent dues annually. Yet, real estate agents have little control over how these funds are spent. One such example includes agents struggling in a tough market while their dues fund personal pet sitting services for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) CEO.

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

Housing Wire

Even though most agents focus their marketing efforts online, people start thinking about finding a real estate agent well before they hit ENTER on their first Google search. Knowing this, real estate agents should always find friendly, conversational ways to stay on their potential clients minds year-round.

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REsides announces partnership with proptech platform Rayse

Housing Wire

The Rayse platform is designed to make agent-client relationships transparent in an evolving real estate market. It provides brokers with real-time insights into their agents’ activity in the marketplace. Its a completely new way of thinking about real estate technology.

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The 22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2024

Housing Wire

Real estate agents today need outstanding websites — or, at the very least, highly functional ones — to both attract and communicate with clients. That’s why SEO software is one of the most valuable real estate marketing tools out there.