--- title: Blog - HomeSmart | Todd Sumney (2) description: (2) --- [![HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/homesmart-logo.png "HomeSmart")](https://homesmart.com/) - [Home](https://homesmart.com/) - [About Us](https://homesmart.com/about-us/) - [Buyers](https://homesmart.com/buyers/) - [Sellers](https://homesmart.com/sellers/) - [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/) - [Contact Us](https://homesmart.com/join-us/contact-us/) - [JOIN](https://join.homesmart.com/) ### Todd Sumney ### Posts by Todd Sumney : [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) ## [7 Expenses That New Real Estate Agents Must Consider](https://blog.homesmart.com/7-expenses-that-new-real-estate-agents-must-consider) According to a National Association of Realtors (NAR) report, at least a quarter of agents spend between $500-$2,000 a year on technology. 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