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Unprecedented Times Call for Tried and True Approach

Whether you are relatively new to real estate or an experienced veteran, I’m sure we can all agree that our industry is in the midst of a lot of change. For many of us, the changes that are following the NAR lawsuit are fundamentally changing the mechanics of the business. That’s why it may seem… […]

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Housing Market Outlook: What to Pay Attention to in Uncertain Times

In an upcoming keynote presentation at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange, Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant will provide an update on economic and housing market trends as we head into the last quarter of 2024. Sturtevant will discuss the key factors we need to watch in order to better understand where the market is… […]

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Level-Up Your Leadership: How to Lead Agents in Fraught Times

In today’s unprecedented times for residential real estate, leadership matters more than ever. Real estate leaders will share new strategies for leading in turbulent times in a special session at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange being held Sept. 4-6 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Click here to register now! The session, titled, “Level-Up… […]

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Nurturing Agent Retention in Challenging Real Estate Times

In the realm of real estate, we find ourselves navigating through turbulent waters. The news media paints a gloomy picture, with low inventory and higher-than-normal mortgage rates creating an atmosphere of uncertainty. Oh, and the lawsuit too. In this challenging market, it’s crucial for real estate brokers to focus on agent retention and keep the… […]

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CEO & Leadership Exchange Preview: Staying Profitable in Tough Times

As stubborn macro-economic issues continue to decelerate residential real estate sales, brokers are retooling their strategies and business plans to keep agents productive and company revenue in the black. This September, five seasoned and dynamic brokerage operators will outline the specific steps they’re taking to safeguard profitability in a tight market during the panel discussion,… […]

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Ask the Newsmakers: Staying Optimistic in Trying Times

While 2022 is in the rearview mirror, challenges like inventory shortage and interest-rate increases haven’t gone away. In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked a few of our 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers this question:  “It’s a tough market out there. What are you doing to instill optimism among your teams?” Here’s what these distinguished… […]

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The Times They Are A-Changin’: Is Your Team Ready to Adapt?

Years ago, I was preparing for a class and an agent came bounding into the room with a rather gregarious attitude, loudly proclaiming, “Agents who sit in the front row make the most money!” It’s been 20-plus years since that day and that agent still sits in the front row of every class he takes.… […]

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A Mindset for Thriving in Uncertain Times

A good place to start is with a bit of reflection on what we’ve learned. We may reflect wistfully on life and business pre-pandemic, but the reality is, we can never go back to 2019. The good news is that we can take the last two years’ experiences and use them to propel our production […]

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