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Hopefully, as a successful real estate agent your income will continue to increase throughout your career. That’s certainly the case for 65% of the real estate agents we surveyed who reported a rise in their earnings from 2018 to 2019. Some years are more fruitful—whether that’s because of the market or individual business tactics. A…

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People over profit. That’s the guiding principle that fuels Craig Nester, team leader of Strategic Relationships at EXIT Realty, every single day.  “, we care about the human,” says Nester. “We care about all phases of the human and what their potential is. And that’s where we dig in.” In pursuit of this mission, Nester…

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The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has published its third annual LGBTQ+ Real Estate Report, titled “The LGBTQ+ Journey to Homeownership.” “The report uses 30 different sources, along with our annual member survey, to gain insight into the journey to homeownership for the LGBTQ+ community beginning when they first strike out on their own,” said Ryan…

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As a salesperson, it can be hard to savor your achievements or victories and they can wind up blurring together. However, it’s important in any career or lifestyle to keep track of your successes. Doing so will bolster your confidence and make you more likely to rack up even more impressive accomplishments. Here are five…

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During a recent industry event, I had the honor of hearing Daymond John speak about disruption and entrepreneurship. John is the founder of global lifestyle brand FUBU and a regular on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” He’s also been on LinkedIn’s list of Top 20 Voices and received Ernst & Young’s New York Entrepreneur of the Year…

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It seems like every day there’s a new piece of technology that claims to “revolutionize” real estate. Even if that promise falls short, these innovations can still be useful for conducting and building your business. At the same time, you shouldn’t rely on technology alone. To that end, we asked a few of our 2023…

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In today’s competitive and rapidly evolving landscape, building strong client relationships is essential for the long-term success of your real estate business. Creating a client-centric approach to business, developing effective communication strategies and utilizing the right technology will help streamline communication for your agents and clients, resulting in better business for your brokerage.  In this…

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How well do you listen? What are the motivations and expectations of your clients and audiences? Early in my life I learned to listen. It started at the kitchen table with my father, a rising star executive with Xerox. I remember the stories he would tell us after attending Xerox training programs in Lynchburg, Virginia,…

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Editor’s Note: RISMedia recently released its 2023 Top 1,000 Power Brokers, exclusively for RISMedia Premier Members. In this special interview series, we talk to some of our top-ranking brokers to garner their insights and strategies for sustaining their firms’ success. For more information, click here.  Whether his firm is navigating the highest market surges, softer,…

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For the second year in a row, RISMedia is diving deep into a topic that is rarely analyzed, and has become an especially urgent conversation in the industry: compensation. Covering everything from desk fees to splits and caps, RISMedia’s study of industry contracts and commissions is about to close—but it isn’t too late to be…

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Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. -After intense pushback from the industry and the general public, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) rescinded a planned rule that would recalculate mortgages based on credit score, which was intended to subsidize higher-risk borrowers.…

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® announced its inclusion of CB4C to its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 550 market-leading real estate firms. CB4C is a cash flow solutions company, using proprietary technology that creates a less than 15 minutes agent experience. “We are excited to partner…

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Committed to empowering women and minorities in the real estate industry through education, mentorship and advocacy, Ige Johnson—founder, president and CEO of the Ige Johnson Group at eXp Realty—is pushing the bounds to make the real estate industry better for everyone. In this exclusive interview, Johnson talks candidly about what drew her to real estate,…

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Fathom Holdings, parent company of Fathom Realty, released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2023 on May 10, 2023. In keeping with overall real estate market trends and other large brokerage brands, Fathom reported a year-over-year decline in revenue. However, Fathom experienced a lower-than-average decline in transaction number and expanded its agent head…

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In February, RISMedia named more than 300 real estate professionals as 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each of these individuals—separated into six categories—was either nominated by you, the RISMedia reader, or chosen by our editors. RISMedia Newsmakers also made newsworthy contributions within their own communities or the industry as a whole and have dedicated their lives…

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When there is a high demand for buyers in a low inventory market, learning to find and create off-market listings can set you apart from other agencies.  “Off-market listings” or “quiet listings” are homes that are for sale but aren’t listed on multiple listing services (MLS). My team and I have found certain tactics to…

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When searching for your next home, you are likely focused on the location, the number of bedrooms, the features, and more. But what you might not be thinking about is the property history. Even if the home fits your requirements and the price is right, the home could be hiding a checkered past. Finding out…

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The CE Shop has added real property appraisal to its education offerings. This addition to the curriculum offering rounds out education options for those seeking a career within the real estate industry, be it a real estate agent, mortgage loan originator, or home inspector.  Current education for real property appraisal allows existing appraisers the opportunity…

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Editor’s Note: The Playbook is an RISMedia biweekly segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve formulated. Tune in every other Thursday for another addition to the series.  If you’re a…

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“We can’t anticipate every single twist and turn that the market will take in 2023, which underscores the importance of investing in ‘bigger picture’ goals that are market-agnostic.” This was Anywhere Brands President & CEO Sue Yannaccone’s sage advice in an interview with RISMedia this past March. And in the two short months since then,…

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