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The four-step real estate listing framework for more signed agreements

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We all know that the listing appointment is the Super Bowl for every agent. It’s where all your prospecting, marketing and preparation come together in a single conversation that determines whether you’ll earn the trust of a homeowner or walk out empty-handed. That’s why I created the R.E.A.L. framework — a four-step structure for conducting a powerful listing conversation that leads […]

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The AI advantage: How real estate industry leaders can get ahead in a digital market

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future promise in real estate. It’s here, measurable, and rapidly transforming how professionals work. From agents juggling client demands to lenders navigating compliance and efficiency pressures, AI is already proving itself both a pressure valve and a performance accelerator.The stakes are clear: those who embrace AI are gaining

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There’s no such thing as a Realtor tax: Here’s what they’re missing

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Benjamin Franklin famously said that nothing in life is certain except death and taxes. When I saw a recent article by Robert Bork Jr. claiming that the affordability crisis is due to some sort of “Realtor® tax,” I stopped in my tracks. The only Realtor® tax I’m aware of is the 15% self-employment tax I’m

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From life change to top agent: James Jensen’s North Dakota story

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As James Jensen walked away from work in the life insurance industry the day his son was born 12 years ago, he knew change was coming on multiple fronts. “I was trying to find the right time to make my life change,” Jensen said. “It was a great job with good pay, but it just

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The Casa Team expands Douglas Elliman operations to Miami

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The Casa Team by Chiqui Delgado and Edgar Marquez at Douglas Elliman is expanding its operations from New York City to Miami. The real estate team brings more than two decades of combined experience in sales, media, design and law. “Chiqui and Edgar bring an exceptional combination of sales expertise, legal insight, media influence and

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Realtor Veronica Figueroa dismissed from recruiting lawsuit

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Veronica Figueroa, the leader and founder of the eXp Realty-brokered The Fig Team, has been dismissed from the recruiting lawsuit involving Keller Williams agents in Waterford Lakes, Oviedo and Lake Nona, Florida. The claims against Figueroa were voluntarily dismissed from the suit earlier this month by the three Keller Williams franchisee plaintiffs, which include Keller

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‘Relentless competitiveness’ is the key to this NYC real estate team’s success

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Prior to starting his career in real estate Ravi Kantha was a criminal prosecutor and later a white collar criminal defense attorney. While Kantha says he enjoyed his work, he felt like something was missing. Ultimately, he said it was a conversation with his then soon-to-be father-in-law, who is an insurance broker, that inspired him

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Are Zillow Flex agents required to send buyers to Zillow Home Loans?

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The hits against residential real estate listing portal giant Zillow keep coming. On Tuesday, The Capitol Forum published a report claiming that their research and reporting shows that Zillow’s Flex program could violate the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).  According to the report, agents, many of whom were former Zillow Flex agents, told The Capitol

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How a rebel Realtor became Chicago’s No. 2 power player in luxury real estate

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Reflecting on her nearly three decades long — and counting — real estate career, Chicago-based @properties Christie’s International Real Estate broker Carrie McCormick believes it was the rebellious nature she had as a child that has contributed to her success. “I was and still am a rebel spirit,” McCormick said. “I don’t like following the

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Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty adds top Montana agents

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Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty has added two Montana real estate professionals. Agents Ania Bulis and Ashley Quande bring with them a combined career sales volume exceeding $3.5 billion. According to year-to-date figures, the team ranks No. 1 in both units and volume across the Big Sky MLS and Big Sky Country MLS — as

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