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8 Tips to Land Competitive Listings

Real estate can be a competitive field, and locking in listings is often challenging. If you’re currently trying to get established in a particularly crowded market, some challenges may arise in the form of competition from existing brokers, a personal lack of experience within…

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7 Steps to a Strong Real Estate Business Plan

Before construction begins on a home, a solid architectural plan is laid out to guide the construction team. Similarly, your real estate business should start the same way. A real estate business plan may seem daunting to create, but it is critical to developing…

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11 Unique Real Estate Career Opportunities in North Carolina

While the majority of high-profile real estate career opportunities in North Carolina involve buying and selling residential properties, there are tons of other jobs you can get with a real estate license in North Carolina. Whether you’re looking for something with increased flexibility, more…

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Do You Need to Own a Home to Be a Real Estate Broker?

Those interested in getting involved in real estate may wonder if their personal real estate investments will impact their ability to succeed as a North Carolina real estate broker. Specifically, does being a homeowner impact your success as a broker? The short answer: No.…

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Best Books for New Real Estate Brokers

As a new real estate broker, there is a lot to learn. While it may feel overwhelming initially, time, patience and education will all help. Education, in particular, will bolster your comfort level and your ability to help both buyers and sellers. One of…

Delegation Tips for Real Estate Brokers

Not great at delegating? Fret not—you can take it one day at a time, and you might already have the help you need in your existing personal and professional sphere. So, starting tomorrow, take the next five days to put a strong delegation strategy…

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How to Avoid Broker Burnout

Ever catch yourself feeling like you just can’t find the motivation to complete the work you need to as a North Carolina broker? Feel like you’re caught in a perpetual state of “the Mondays” where even basic tasks like prospecting clients, replying to emails…