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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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What conversion rate should real estate agents expect when they purchase leads?

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No matter how experienced a real estate agent is, he or she relies on leads for business growth. The post What conversion rate should real estate agents expect when they purchase leads? What about the other 97% to 99% – the consumers who expressed interest but aren’t ready to purchase right now?

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

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

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To answer that, we’ll take a deep dive into the differences between the many types of real estate professionals, including a real estate agent and a real estate broker. Summary What is a real estate agent? What does a real estate agent do? Let’s dive in!

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Real Estate Referral Fees: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

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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)? How much are real estate referral fees?

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Chuck E. Cheese, MLS listing books and the correct pronunciation of ‘Realtor’ were on the table during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate

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It devolved into a battle about historic facts, old-school MLS listing books, pronunciation corrections and even references to the kid-friendly restaurant chain Chuck E. It dehumanizes Realtors and turns us into money-making machines.” He also said that the idea that agents and MLSs are colluding is “ridiculous.”

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NAR schedules proxy war with Zillow

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SentriLock , the home lockbox company wholly owned by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), announced Tuesday that they created a computer and smart phone platform to help real estate agents juggle their home showing appointments. Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration.