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How a 26-year-old Douglas Elliman agent closed $100 million+ in 2024

Housing Wire

Over the last eight years, Abraham Sarway has parlayed calculated risks like this one into running a team that closed $100 million in volume in 2024. Agents were doing deals there. To this day, my team and I are still working in the South Bronx, even though we regularly close deals on luxury units in Manhattan.”

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How a new agent closed $17 million in his second year using this simple strategy

Housing Wire

Every experienced agent in his city was likeable or at least they could fake it convincingly enough to get by. Tom closed over $17 million in volume in his second year in real estate. Start where you are, but find your tribe As a new agent, where you work is almost as important as how well you work. Wait, open houses?

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Buyers agents are not just bright smiles that open doors were the guide our clients rely on to navigate the homebuying process. Thats why having a definitive homebuying checklist is an essential part of your agent toolkit. Take the time to walk them through what they can expect from showings to closing day.

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The best real estate closing gifts for 2025

Housing Wire

Real estate closing gifts personalize and ultimately strengthen the relationship between you and your client, which can lead to a string of referrals. We curated some standout closing gift ideas for buyers and sellers and assembled this guide to help you navigate the closing gift process.

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Become THE Social-Savvy Agent With This Free eBook

Close more deals from social media leads in 2022! You’ll hear from top industry experts and get exclusive insights into how you can become the social-savvy agent. This three-chapter eBook covers the fundamentals of building a digital strategy. Get your copy today!

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Real estate agents absolutely worth it, new consumer survey says

Housing Wire

Nearly three quarters of recent American home sellers said in a Clever survey that using a traditional real estate agent is the best way to sell. Of the 73% who said they preferred using agents, 67% believe traditional real estate agents are still the best option and 6% favor discount agents.

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Here’s what buyers and sellers want from their real estate agent

Housing Wire

The role of the real estate agent has been under the microscope of late as a result of class-action litigation over agent commissions, but the feedback agents want most about their practices comes from two sources — home buyers and sellers. This was unambiguous among homebuyers.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

By focusing on these pillars, brokerages can enhance their overall consumer experience, adapt to industry changes, and drive sustainable growth.