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NAR teams up with Columbia College for new agent degree programs

Real estate agents looking to beef up their academic chops are about to face a whole new scholastic landscape: As of spring 2020, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is discontinuing its Realtor University and launching a whole new degree program. The new program is the result of a partnership between NAR and Columbia College, […]

Keller Williams, Compass have the most productive top agents

Real Trends, a real estate brokerage news and consulting firm, released on Tuesday its inaugural comparison of the top agents affiliated with the industry’s top brands. Source: click here

All signs point to a strong housing market in 2020

The tea leaves heading into next year are somewhat mixed. But for now, it looks as though the housing market in 2020 should at least start off with a bang. Source: click here

US rental rates remained stable in September: CoreLogic

Rent prices for single-family homes remained steady in September, according to CoreLogic data released Tuesday. Nationwide, U.S. rental prices grew by 3 percent in September, the same rate as in August and as in September 2018. After peaking at 4 percent growth in February 2016, rent prices have been growing less drastically in recent months. […]

RealPage acquires property management company Buildium for $580M

Tenant screening company RealPage has purchased Buildium, a property management provider, for $580 million. Steven Winn The acquisition, which is one of at least seven RealPage made since the start of 2017, is part of the company’s efforts to target different parts of the real estate market — smaller multifamily, single-family, HOA and Condo associations […]

It takes two: Real estate duos divulge their secrets (Part 1)

In this two-part series, we’ll explore what some of the top duos in the country have to say about choosing the right partner, splitting responsibilities, handling conflict and creating a brand able to stand the test of time. Source: click here

Reformers at the gate: Progressives set their sights on the housing market

In cities across the country, housing advocates, civil rights groups and defenders of the homeless are chipping away at housing laws, one state at a time. Why now? Source: click here

Lesson Learned: Listen to your inner voice

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, Naples agent Sonja Pound suggests focusing your energy on trusting your gut and building relationships when growing your business. Source: click here

5 ways to amp up your client communication skills

Would you like to close more deals, have fewer challenges in your transactions and leave your clients feeling you truly understand who they are? You might not think about it, but there’s lots more to communicating effectively than speaking and texting. Learn these communications skills and styles to ensure your own effectiveness. Source: click here

3 ways to get ahead in 2020 — starting right now

Seasonality only exists in real estate for buyers and sellers, not for you. For the true hustlers of the industry, there is no downtime. In fact, you’re working harder when everyone else is kicking back. Why? Because that’s how you get ahead. That’s how you get an agent-of-the-year award. That’s how you land a spot […]

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