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Zillow, Redfin vow to add Black board members in push for diversity
The companies are helping lead a new initiative dubbed the Board Challenge, which is meant to increase diversity among directors on company boards.
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New York agent with a history of racist remarks lands at local brokerage
Days after RE/MAX rescinded a job offer to a former Rochester, New York, radio host fired for on-air racist remarks, another local brokerage offered her a job.
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Tribus unveils ‘Slack for real estate’ chat tool
Tribus Chat lets real estate professionals break their communication into different channels, which the company believes will improve efficiency.
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Save your time! 3 tips for prescreening prospects
The last thing agents want is to work with prospects for weeks before realizing it was a complete waste of time. This can be avoided, however, by having the proper prescreening process in place for...
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9 low-cost, high-return ways to become an industry thought leader
Establishing yourself as a thought leader doesn't have to involve spending big bucks on a PR firm. Instead, learn from one company's experience deploying a series of strategic in-house public relations...
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Growing your brand through YouTube? 3 tips to start off strong
An engaging YouTube channel can play a big role in building your brand and elevating you as a recognized thought leader in the industry. If you’re new to the platform, here are three basics to help you...
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Feeling the burnout? 4 ways to avoid WFH stress
Real estate professionals have been at it for six months now, balancing the stress of working from home with a host of other distractions. To avoid being pulled into a state of exhaustion and burnout,...
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The secret to finding your perfect brand and marketing plan
Branding and marketing become surprisingly simple and effective when you know your core values, your inherent strengths and your personal brand archetype. Think of these things as points on your...
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Who’s your target audience? 5 key groups to focus on
As an agent, one of the most important things you can do is understand and identify your target audience so you know exactly how to market to them. Here are five main groups every agent should be...
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What it’s like to market city life during a pandemic
Historically, cities have been the center for commerce and the arts. They used to be vibrant places that attracted young people. But what about now? And is marketing real estate in the city tough?
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Knock brings its ‘Home Swap’ platform to Houston
The reimagined program is now available through more than 8,000 real estate agents in seven markets across Texas, as well as Atlanta, Denver and Phoenix.
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Orchard raises $69M, sets ambitious goals to be real estate’s Amazon
The company plans to use the money to expand its product offerings, grow its existing teams and launch in new markets.
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Mortgage rates sink to historic low
The average 30-year mortgage hit an all-time low of 2.86 percent this week, according to data released Thursday by Freddie Mac.
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HUD officially repeals 2015 AFFH rule, weakens ‘disparate impact’ standard
Housing and civil rights groups slammed the new Housing and Urban Development rules as attacks on the Fair Housing Act.
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Agent comes across man with rifle in bedroom while showing home
Matthew Lee Hirschi allegedly pointed a rifle at the agent and client and demanded they get off the property, according to Salt Lake City police.
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Casting call: Who is New York’s next top-producing real estate agent?
Open auditions will be held in Albany on Friday for 'The Real Estate Commission,' a new competitive reality TV show set to air on Amazon Prime.
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US bank repossessions reach new low while foreclosure rates tick up
U.S. bank repossessions dropped by 6 percent in August to a total of 2,035 properties foreclosed on by lenders while foreclosure filings rose by 11 percent.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Florida mansion is back on market with a price slash
Originally listed for $28 million, the 31,000-square-foot Isleworth property is now asking $19.5 million.
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Is housing demand finally cooling down?
Data from realtor.com showed a slight week-over-week change in housing demand and new listing declines.
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How real estate agents can avoid further segregating the suburbs
As urban buyers look for more space, agents need to be wary of racial steering. Here's how they can do it.
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