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In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, Nest Seekers broker Johnny Mansilla shares his thoughts on having an open mind and an open heart throughout the transaction.

While Compass, Keller Williams, Redfin and the rest are duking it out for the best tech, what can a single agent do to beat the competition on listing appointments? Spend about $50 a month on technology that'll win sellers over.

Commissions are under pressure. Average commission rates for real estate agents fell nearly 1 percent in 2017 and this trend is appearing in the National Association of Realtors 2018 member profile.

The team model is one of the most powerful ways to do business in real estate, and for good reason. Real estate agents have to wear many hats (three guesses which my favorite is -- see my profile photo), and not every agent is good at every aspect of the business.

For new brokerages, some investments seem more exciting than others. Your new logo. Business cards. Your web site. But don’t forget about the back office software that will power your whole operation.

If you want to finish 2018 strong and make 2019 your best year ever, I’ve got five actions to help you crush Q4.

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Real-Estate Matters: Home inspector hides behind fine print
The Columbus Dispatch
Of what value is the home inspection if the inspector hides behind his company's fine print and won't disclose to us something that was clearly obvious to the heating contractor? A: We have no idea why your home inspector failed to advise you of the ...

Letter to the editor: Becoming a foster parent also has its challenges
Press Herald
... providing every relevant birth, death, marriage and divorce certificate; fingerprinting; medical statements from your primary care provider; a thorough interview with a caseworker; home inspection by a fire marshal, and approximately 15 hours of ...

If you're a technology company stakeholder trying to catch the eyes of Inman's tech-forward, deal-savvy audience, steer clear of these six mistakes when creating your pitch.

Atlanta Journal Constitution
Lab-approved ways to disaster-proof your home
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Brave the next storm to ensure that water flows away from your foundation, and pay attention to gaps between downspouts and drainage pipes, says Steve Wadlington, president of WIN Home Inspection. Replace air filters … way more often! As dirt and dust ...

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Bulldog Commercial and Home Inspection Omaha Uses Comprehensive and Proprietary Documentation to Conduct ...
Digital Journal
Bulldog Commercial and Home Inspection Omaha use a comprehensive and propriety documentation process to conduct property inspections in the greater Omaha metro area. The company has been serving Omaha for more than two decades. Bulldog ...

Compass is expanding into the Rocky Mountain ski-town of Telluride, Colorado, with an award-winning Realtor who regularly ranks among the nation’s top-producing.

DocuSign, the cloud-based electronic signature platform, is skyrocketing in value and even overtook real estate tech giant Zillow Group in valuation, according to public stock data from Yahoo. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is reaping the reward of the prudent investment.

Suddenly real estate has become antagonistic and fiercely competitive, with major forces colliding and jockeying to reshape the landscape.

A Minnesota boutique indie is jumping into the iBuyer game — not armed with the capital of companies like Zillow, Knock, Redfin and Offerpad — but with a partner in Opendoor.

A theory posted on Twitter by a lawyer trying to prove the innocence of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has taken on a life of its own, with Zillow taking center stage.

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Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff believes that blockchain, a broad term for online ledger systems that can be used to keep track of all sorts of information, will prove as important as the internet itself.

A slew of political appointees at HUD have been found to have no housing policy experience but instead worked on campaigns for Donald Trump or Ben Carson.