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How to Conduct a Successful Open House in 5 Steps

Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions with open houses? You’re not alone. While there’s some debate among North Carolina real estate brokers about the real value of holding open houses, many top earners swear by them.   Top producer Sasha Valdes attributes…

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Real Estate Advertising Rules: Ethics and Compliance Guide

Following real estate advertising rules is crucial for protecting consumers, building trust, and maintaining a reputable standing in the industry. This guide explores the legal regulations and ethical guidelines regarding North Carolina’s real estate advertising rules. Key Takeaways Real estate advertising in North Carolina…

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Fair Housing, Is It? [Free Webinar]

On Friday, October 23, 2020, our sister school McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE non-credit webinar titled “Fair Housing, Is It?”  Join a virtual panel of real estate experts as they analyze the findings of the Newsday investigation, Long Island Divided, and discuss how…

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5 Ways to Establish Yourself in the Local Community

As any real estate broker knows, finding quality leads and generating new business starts with cultivating pre-existing relationships. But, if you don’t already have a large referral base or if you are new to the area, generating new leads can be difficult. Key Takeaways Generating…

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Real Estate-Related Shows to Watch During Self-Isolation

With millions of people under quarantine or stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve put together a list of real estate-related shows and documentaries specifically curated for new and prospective real estate brokers. Here are 25 shows that will not only keep you…

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7 Virtual Open House Strategies to Market Your Listings During COVID-19

As the National Association of Realtors released their first guidelines in response to the spread of COVID-19, one of their early recommendations was to leverage technology to continue conducting business, including promoting current listings. These recommendations apply to agents and brokers in all states,…

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of “My Word Is My Bond”

You’ve heard the phrase, “My word is my bond.” You may have said it yourself. You may believe, as we do, that keeping one’s word is important. The problem is that, in the day-to-day practice of real estate, our words are simply not the…

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How to Embrace Change as a Real Estate Broker

The real estate profession has always been in a state of constant change. It is an evolving profession that has always seen new business models, new technology, new approaches, and different markets. There is nothing new about change. What is different about the change occurring…

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How to Build Trust with Your Clients

The real estate profession is and always has been a people business. People do business with people they know, like and trust, and at the heart of the business lies the skills to cultivate and build relationships. Those who do not learn how to…