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What Gives You the Highest-Quality Real Estate Leads (Besides Referrals)?

According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 39 percent of home sellers found their real estate agents through a referral from a friend or family member. Anot...

February 15, 2019
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The Technology Tools All Brokerage Owners Agents Wished They Had

A 2017 report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that real estate firms cited keeping up with technology as the No. 1 challenge facing their firm in the next ...

February 07, 2019
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Gaining Momentum: HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum in Northeast Ohio

Since technology is evolving, there’s new momentum taking place within the real estate industry. And while some brokerages can’t keep up, others flourish with the updated software ...

February 05, 2019
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Text for Success: Smart Ways Real Estate Agents Can Leverage Smartphones

Two statistics underlie why text messaging has become so important for real estate success. First, 89 percent of Americans always have a smartphone within arm’s reach. Second, 98 p...

January 17, 2019
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Lookin’ Good: Why Photos Can Make or Break Your Listings

National Association of Realtors (NAR) research found that 87 percent of homebuyers found digital photographs “very useful” when learning about a property. As an agent, you need to...

January 15, 2019
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How Real Estate Agents Can Use Social Media to Stage a Successful Open House

National Association of Realtor (NAR) statistics show that 51 percent of buyers found the home they eventually purchased via the internet. In contrast, just 7 percent found theirs ...

January 10, 2019
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How Real Estate Agents Can Keep Their Businesses Rolling Along During the Winter Months

Conventional real estate wisdom says winter is the worst season for agents. In theory, fewer people are selling their homes or looking to buy, even in regions where Jack Frost isn’...

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5 Tips for Staging Successful Broker Tours

In a hot real estate market, just listing a home can lead to buyers and their agents rushing to learn more about the property. But for cooler markets, any boost you can get to succ...

January 03, 2019
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The Importance of Drafting a Real Estate Team Agreement

Real estate teams are becoming more popular, as evidenced by a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors. Great teams feature a collection of individuals bringing the...

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Why You Need a Business Plan for Your Real Estate Business

The secret to most successful businesses starts with a great idea, motivation and a business plan. But if you’re thinking about avoiding that often-dreaded third element, you may w...

December 18, 2018
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The Super 6 of HomeSmart Premier Realty

While there are many factors that determine the recipe for success of a real estate brokerage, leadership is a key ingredient. Most brokerages out there are lead by a single entrep...

December 12, 2018
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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. That number is impressive, but here’s the...

December 11, 2018