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The future of the MLS may be murky, but brokers still want the data

Housing Wire

As a panel of real estate leaders gathered to discuss the future of the MLS at the National Association of Realtors ‘ NXT conference in Boston, Errol Samuelson , Zillow ‘s chief industry development officer, found himself and his company in a bit different standing than usual with the audience of several hundred agents and brokers.

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How to follow up with unresponsive clients without being pushy

Housing Wire

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. Organize real estate seminars or weekend courses, happy hours for clients, or deluxe open houses with free refreshments.

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Opinion: Real estate success is paved brick by brick

Housing Wire

Within these blocks lies a big lesson for Realtors and teams — focus. To achieve endless success, Lego discovered that its iconic bricks were all it needed to succeed, and Realtors must apply the same logic, finding motivated people to serve is the product. Each week, I meet with the most successful Realtors in the nation.

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Getting back to basics: Creating success in today’s market

Housing Wire

Who are the top realtors in the area? The more knowledgeable you are, the more value you add, and the more confidently you can engage with realtors, builders, and clients. Attend open houses, connect with local realtors, and engage with potential clients. The last quarter? The last year? What’s the most common product mix?

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Understanding Clear Cooperation’s delayed marketing exempt listings

Inman

Navigating the National Association of Realtors' amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don't want to lose your mind or your listings follow Coach Darryl Davis' lead.

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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

We do a lot of seminars,” Armstrong explained. “I The average Realtor does not know a lot about VA loans because they don’t work with them very often,” Naumovych said. I do the real estate portion and I have my lender come in and do the VA loan portion. More education is really the only way to improve this situation.”.

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9 innovative strategies to get more real estate seller leads in 2024

Housing Wire

According to the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR), 70% of broker/broker associates and 69% of sales agents have a website. I’ve been building my social media presence consistently for about three years now and am finally at the point where people recognize me in my neighborhood, at open houses, and at Realtor® events.