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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. Now, it’s time to join a brokerage. What does a real estate broker do?

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Real estate negotiation: 8 effective strategies from a KW mega broker

Housing Wire

It also helps include them in solution-building, setting the stage for a negotiation that everyone leaves satisfied with. This shows you care and sets the stage for the other party to do the same. Later, during the inspection period, the buyer hits the seller harder with a long list of repairs.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

For example, tips on home staging for a quick sale, how to get top dollar for a property, or advice on how to improve curb appeal are all topics that a seller might be interested in. How about that pest control service you used for your clients termite inspection? Is a new restaurant coming to town?

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New TRREB Rules: How Will They Affect YOU?

Toronto Realty Blog

How about this one: This looks like the seller inspecting a new condo during a PDI. What about virtual staging ? But the new rules specify the photos must “accurately depict the listing,” so agents will be required to post one unstaged photo of the property for every virtually staged photo. Is this still allowed?

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

You can also opt-in to Freedom Trail’s broker recruitment program to be contacted directly by local brokerages that are hiring new agents. Lee Institute Best real estate schools in MA for every stage of your career Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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How to Sell Your House Fast – and for More Money

Redfin

How to sell your house fast List on the MLS Hire an agent Price accurately Get a pre-inspection Sell in spring Maximize curb appeal Prioritize screen appeal Add in-demand features Depersonalize, declutter, and clean Stage, stage, stage Be flexible with showings Offer incentives 1. Lets dive in.

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What’s the Catch With Real Estate Brokerage Concierge Programs?

RIS Media

As technology and data continue to transform the real estate industry and spur competition, some brokerage concierge programs have been developed to provide their agents a leg up. They also make more money for clients, their agents and, of course, brokerages. The win-win scenario gets people asking, “What’s the catch?”