Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2021

Amy Kong of Trust Real Estate hosts open houses where people ask, “Where is the agent?”. These are instances of racism experienced by Hispanic, Black and Asian real estate agents. But they point to something more specific – homebuyers and sellers surprised to interact with a non-white real estate agent.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Ive used thank you notes in my business for over a decade and even received referrals from people Ive met at networking events because they were so impressed by my immediate follow-up notes! Organizer of an exceptional networking event Dear (Name), I attended (Event Name) and had to write you to tell you how exceptional it was!

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Real Estate Clients Real Estate Agent Open Houses 359

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has spent much of the past few years having its dirty laundry aired across public domain and in courtrooms. Some Realtors question what they get out of their NAR memberships, but rules imposed by NAR and affiliates at the state and local levels force them to be members.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

In a world enamored with all things digital and AI , one would think that real estate agents don’t serve any purpose, but it’s totally untrue. Moreover, the concept remains a central theme of some arguments contained in the plethora of lawsuits that are now carpet bombing the real estate industry.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

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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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s no secret that forging new connections at in-person events can help to grow your business. Nothing sets you up for success like learning the habits and best practices of more experienced agents, brokers and other housing professionals. Link to register 2. Guests of NAR members can enter for free.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents are no strangers to going out of their way to help their local communities. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Community Aid and Real Estate (CARE) Report published in May, nearly 70% of all NAR members reported that they volunteered at least eight hours a month in 2023.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2021

How, if at all, does it practically affect agents? The DOJ repeatedly said in withdrawing from its consent decree with the Realtor’s trade group that it is looking at commissions. Many scholars and antitrust lawyers, but not many agents, say U.S. Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 448

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

RE photos by Andy: @rephotosbyandy Content style: Stunning real estate photography Talk about stunning photographs! This account features real estate photography that shows off the style and beauty of every property. Be sure to follow the @theoppenheimgroup on Instagram for more inspirational real estate content.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

As recently as five years ago, homeowners insurance was certainly not top of mind for most homebuyers and their real estate agents , but the rapidly rising cost of insurance premiums is changing that. Last year alone, NOAA data shows there were 28 $1 billion weather and climate events in the U.S.

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Real Estate Agent Insurance Real Estate Agents 482

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When I first started in real estate , I thought my job was solely about helping buyers and sellers. Real estate agents have the privilege of guiding people through one of their biggest life decisions. We agents can also strengthen the communities we serve. Ask yourself: What causes resonate with me?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Brokerage 364

Inman

JANUARY 24, 2025

At Inman Connect New York, Redfin's Joe Rath broke down the views of active agents in the industry, who make up less than a third of all Realtors.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

In addition to mentorship, Side community members enrolled in the program also have access to both in-person and virtual networking events. The PartnerUp Coaching platform is part of Side’s PartnerUp Program, a suite of professional development and income-generating programs available to the Side community.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Brokerage 448

Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The data are sobering: The Agent Movement Index , the number of experienced Realtors switching brokerages each month, was at its lowest level since 2016. To help, we put together this guide to walk you through our nine-step system to recruit, nurture, and retain producing agents in 2024. They listen.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 448

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Here are Dillard’s 5 tips for hosting events in your community to help build your business. Extend a personal invite Just as Dillard did for her first holiday party, it doesn’t hurt to invite anyone and everyone, depending on how many people you want to attend your event. There’s no pressure or obligation,” she said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

After the National Association of Realtors settlement changed how commission is paid, there was some fear among agents that buyers and sellers might forgo their services in favor of handling the transaction themselves. It can also be quite valuable to hold these events on Zoom or through social media platforms.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2025

The co-founder of the American Real Estate Association, a competitor to NAR, told Inman his upstart trade organization has held two recent events and started talks with potential sponsors.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Realtors 149

Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2021

Texas-based Realtor Jordan Schilleci with her clients at Chicago Title for closing. While selling homes as a real estate agent in Spring, Texas, which is located in the Houston metro area, Jordan Schilleci felt something was missing — a place for people to gather and spend time together, like a recreation or community center.

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Realtors Real Estate Agent Real Estate Clients 370

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2021

In 2002, Natalya Delcoure and Norman Miller, two real estate economists, set about to learn what fees consumers pay real estate agents in America. They were especially interested in real estate commissions. On average 6% of the proceeds from each home sale went to the participating real estate agents.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Brokerage 434

Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

As you know, our new trade association is a non-profit, exclusively for the benefit and betterment of America’s real estate agents.” Additionally, it entitles members to $20 off their 2026 renewal and 20% off all events the fledgling trade group hosts through the end of next year. million at the end of May.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Realtors 468

Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

Our team is committed to staying true to his mission of educating agents and championing the dream of homeownership,” said David Childers, CEO of Keeping Current Matters. Harney began his real estate career in 1983 in Suffolk County, New York. He was on a mission to help make that happen.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 105

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The mood in the real estate industry has been gloomy since it was rocked by the $418 million settlement of antitrust lawsuits by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in March, but brokerages are pulling out all the stops to change that.

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Brokerage Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents 447

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The demand for real estate has grown to a frenzy in some areas of the country over the last year and succeeding in those competitive markets requires skill, experience and finding innovative ways to get deals done. That’s why we’ve invited Xio Sandoval, a top Century 21 Realtor, to speak at our Spring Summit on March 4.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2021

Part one explained the history of sales commissions , and the labor market for real estate agents. Few professions are told that more repeatedly than real estate agents. Some grudgingly say that’s true, but others claim agents work more than ever. “Now You know what’s annoying? Already a member?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Legal Agents 468

Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

These are the words real estate agents use when asked to describe the current state of the market and what it’s like to buy a home today. Real estate agents cited a lack of inventory as the main hurdle preventing their clients from completing a transaction, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Housing Market Real Estate Agent Marketing Inventory 476

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

That raises a question of perhaps little interest to National Basketball Association fans but a great deal of interest to National Association of Realtors members – where is the real estate agent in this picture? The post Rocket Homes could be real estate’s sleeping giant appeared first on HousingWire.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Loan Officers Realtors 493

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

How much are real estate referral fees? Who pays the real estate referral fees and how are they paid? Drafting a referral agreement that works for all parties How to find a great real estate agent in another area When to accept a referral (and when not to)? What is a real estate referral fee?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Clients 468

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Amid fierce debate, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) will likely move forward with a requirement that real estate agents representing homebuyers publicize their expected sales commission. Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events. Start an HW+ Membership now for less than $1 a day.

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Real Estate Agent Realtors Real Estate Agents 418

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Content: Agents can include any combination of data and information. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Below are a few ways originators can best present themselves to real estate agents and stand out in a saturated market. Right now, people are craving face time, so why not offer real estate agents and networking peers that opportunity? Lunch and learns serve as more than just a networking event.

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Real Estate Agent Marketing Mortgage Real Estate 448

Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

The full launch of the tool was announced in February at a Tom Ferry coaching event in Orlando. In light of the National Association of Realtors ’ settlement of the commission lawsuits , and the industry and business practice changes that may result, the company believes this is the perfect time to launch TomAI.

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Tools Real Estate Training Real Estate Agent 440

Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

Department of Justice had just fired off a press release saying it withdrew from a antitrust settlement hammered out last November with the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the trade group that represents the vast majority of U.S. Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events. Become a member today.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Realtors 435

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Real estate farming, or geo-farming, is a lead generation strategy in which the agent focuses on a specific geographic area. Real estate farming also includes traditional marketing methods like sending direct mailers, knocking on doors and nailing your locally relevant social media presence.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

Iowa Realtor Lori Bogle has a similar story. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, she got burned out on real estate and found herself drinking more often. The slogan for the summit is “charge the storm,” and the event’s logo is a photorealistic rendering of a bull bathed in a cosmic swirl of dark blue.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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. Unlike social media platforms, you aren’t at the mercy of an algorithm.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2025

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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