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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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