Agents Decoded: When it's time to fire your client
Broker J. Philip Faranda knows how hard it is to give up on a client, especially after investing time and effort — but sometimes it's best to say goodbye.
December 7, 2022
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- Agents of Change: Cathy Taub 'grateful to be of service' to food-insecure peopleTaub, a NYC agent with Sotheby's International Realty, helps feed families in her community as a volunteer and board member at the New York Common Pantry.November 27, 2022
- Agents of Change: Jeff Fields helps provide a lifeline to teens in crisisFields, an agent in Scottsdale, AZ, has made a "lifelong commitment" to Teen Lifeline, an organization working to eradicate teen suicide.November 26, 2022
- Agents of Change: Laurie Read honors her brother, helps protect policeUtah agent Laurie Read launched a foundation in her brother’s memory that funds equipment to "protect the officers who put their lives on the line every day."November 25, 2022
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- Agents Decoded: Shifting your mindset in this new season of real estateTeam leaders Renee and Jeffrey Funk advise agents to focus on relationships, strategies and opportunities during this changing season of real estate.November 9, 2022
- Zillow Gone Wild: What happens when your listing goes viralThe social media sensation drives plenty of traffic to the listings it features, but it may not help your sale.November 5, 2022
- Don’t knock it: 6 tips for door-knocking successIn an era of tech-enabled everything, door-knocking might seem quaint — but it can be an effective, low-cost way to build connections and generate leads.November 20, 2022
- Are buyers and sellers adapting to the new normal?While some consumers are adjusting to the realities of the current market, others are holding onto the past — or hoping for an unlikely future.November 9, 2022
- Networking: How to make connections that countNetworking through traditional business and civic organizations still exists, but it’s just one way to build relationships with clients, peers and mentors.November 6, 2022
- Agents Decoded: What to make of the current market, and how to thrive in itThe headlines are scary, but Jay Thompson advises agents to focus on fundamentals and to try not to panic — the market is just normalizing.November 4, 2022
- Home inspectors: What they wish agents knewHome inspectors don't want to be "the bad guy." They offer tips for agents to help their clients through the inspection process.October 30, 2022
- ‘You can’t build on water’: Coastal markets remain strongAgents in Washington and Florida see steady buyer demand due to geography, lifestyle factors.October 27, 2022
- During the pandemic, buyers sought space in the suburbs — do they still?While agents aren't seeing a flood of city-to-suburbs movers, buyers continue to prioritize quality of life, space and flexible floor plans.October 25, 2022
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- Has the market gone cold? It depends on your regionAgents across the country are seeing a change in buyer activity, but some markets are still faring well in the face of economic uncertainty.October 17, 2022
- Top brokers share common mistakes that sink new agentsNew agent failure rates are high, often because people jump into the industry without realistic expectations.October 28, 2022
- No 'easy' button: Success in real estate takes time, effort, moneyNo one should go into real estate expecting a quick payoff, but hard work and a commitment to learn increase the odds of success.October 23, 2022
- Millennial buyers know what they want, stick to their budgetMillennials account for 43% of home buyers, but their preferences and approach to buying differ from previous generations.October 17, 2022
- Building a business, and a following: How social media pays offAgents share how developing their Instagram and other social media channels has been instrumental in building their brand and boosting their sales.October 17, 2022
- Market smarts key to credibility, trustAs buyers and sellers struggle to understand their options in a shifting market, agents who can help them navigate the numbers will have a leg up.October 17, 2022
