An active hurricane season is on the horizon — is the US prepared?
NOAA expects 13 to 19 named storms to arrive now through the end of November. More than 33 million properties face potential damage from high winds and more than 6 million from flooding as a result of storm surge. It's unclear how federal cuts may hinder preparation and recovery efforts....
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Get all caught up on NAR midyear: The Download
Get all caught up on the National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings, including Thursday's votes on the no-commingling and hate speech policies....
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Parker withdraws suit against Douglas Elliman clawbacks
In May, Elliman requested to move the dispute into an arbitration and provided all relevant agreements to Parker's claims, according to TRD. Parker withdrew the lawsuit without prejudice, meaning she can refile later....
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The biggest headlines from NAR midyear and more: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers....
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New report highlights growing anti-LGBTQ sentiments among agents
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance released its fifth annual report on Thursday, which highlighted the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination from agents. ...
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The farming framework: A proven system for listing-driven growth
Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned pro needing to regain momentum, geographic farming isn’t just a marketing tactic — it’s a foundation, Jimmy Burgess writes....
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How to keep a listing (and your sanity) when sellers won’t listen
As a listing agent, you didn't sign up to be steamrolled. You signed up to serve. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies for working with difficult sellers....
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Why now is the perfect time for a mansion boom
Wealthy buyers are choosing stability over speculation, market expert Chris Drayer writes. They’re thinking long-term and betting on real estate as a safer, smarter place to park their wealth....
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How today’s agents are merging media, marketing and mastery
Savvy agents are leveraging digital media to showcase and share their expertise and win new business, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes....
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5 financial tasks to delegate to boost productivity and profit
Delegating key financial tasks to a trusted advisor allows you to concentrate on what matters most: Building and growing your real estate business, Julia Lashay Israel writes....
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