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5 Ways AI-Notetaking Makes the Agents I Coach More Organized, Fair and Productive

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By: Lee Davenport, Ph.D Technology has come a long way, and as I test it out, I’m realizing that there are ways we can leverage these advances to aid in, keeping us organized and efficient, and in the fight for fair housing. Yes, I’m talking about artificial intelligence. But first, a note on due diligence: With any AI you should …

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It’s All About the People: Building Relationships as a New Agent

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By: Matt Clements In the real estate business, no relationships mean no deals. No deals = No money. Simple, right? As I traveled the country as one of your NAR YPN reps, one thing is crystal clear: real estate is a referral business. If you’re new in the business, now is the time to put efforts in place to start …

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3 Marketing Ideas for Introverts

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By: Ashley Harwood Believe it or not, some of the top real estate agents in the country are actually introverts. I’ve personally been coaching and training introverted agents since 2018 and have realized that while there are hundreds of different ways to find clients, there do seem to be some strategies that are more popular than others. If you’re looking …

5 Action Items to Get Your Business in Shape

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By: Amy McCann By now, mid-way through February, most of us have been through the onslaught of motivation brought on by the shine and promise of the new year—and the inevitable crash to reality. That makes this the moment you get to decide what the rest of 2025 will bring. You can either give up and resolve yourself to falling …

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Are You A Real Estate Agent That Clients Want to Swipe Right On? 7 Questions Every Agent Should Answer

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By: Lee Davenport, Ph.D If you have ever been on a dating app, then you know no matter how many questions you ask initially, there are some things that will be revealed with time, including the good, bad and the questionable.  Selecting a real estate agent—whether on an app or not–is often no different in that time reveals more. But …

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How to Get Organized for a Successful Year When You Have ADHD

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By: Heather Haase Let’s be real: having ADHD can make organization feel like a never-ending obstacle course. But the good news? With a little strategy and a whole lot of grace, you can set yourself up for a year of success. This isn’t about becoming a perfectly organized person overnight; it’s about finding what works for YOU and leaning into …

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These 5 Professional Insecurities Could Cost You Money

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Most real estate professionals all have that one thing they absolutely don’t want to do: public speaking, door-knocking, networking. The reality is that not partaking in certain aspects of the business could be costing you money or keeping you from reaching your full potential in the business. YPN member, real estate trainer and presenter, Heather Haase, recently covered some common …

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How to Take Ownership of Your Time

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By: Nicole Slaughter Graham Do you tell your clients that you’re available 24/7? Do you answer the phone no matter what time it is or who you’re with? Do you struggle to take time off? In a business that doesn’t have standardized hours, it’s hard to set boundaries around your time, but not doing so can lead to unintended consequences. …

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Real Estate Lessons That We’re Taking Into 2025

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With the start of the new year, now seems like the perfect time to review the real estate lessons learned in 2024 so that we can start 2025 out with a blueprint in mind. In 2024, house prices rose by 4.3%, mortgage rates hovered around 6% in the last quarter of the year, and low inventory levels remained a central …

Make Your Impact Known: Apply for REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30

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Applications for REALTOR® Magazine’s annual 30 Under 30 Awards for 2025 are now open through January 30th, 2025. If you’re under 30 and making waves in the industry, now is your time to shine. REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 celebrates the bright young minds who’ve taken great leaps to pursue their dreams and make it in real estate. What’s more, …