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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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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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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?”

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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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12 proven real estate scripts that boost confidence & earn more business

Housing Wire

This is [name] with [brokerage]. Example: We expertly stage our listings to make them the most gorgeous homes on the market and get our sellers even more money}. This is [name] with [brokerage]. I’m [name] with [brokerage]. I’m [name] with [brokerage], and your neighbor’s house just sold over on [street name].

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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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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

The residential real estate brokerage industry relies on public trust in agents to guide them through the process of buying and selling homes. A house chatbot is a great alternative to a file folder including warranties, lists of contractors, utility providers, maintenance checklists, and inspection reports.

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