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9 Common Mistakes New Broker-Owners Make (+ How to Avoid Them)

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Launching a real estate brokerage is an exciting venture with lots of prospects for growth and success. That’s why, as someone with extensive personal experience opening an independent brokerage, I’m excited to walk you through all the major mistakes new broker-owners make and how to avoid them. Who is your competition?

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How to Get (& Keep) Qualified Real Estate Clients in 2022

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As Managing Editor of The Close, I’ve interviewed hundreds of real estate agents. From wide-eyed newbies who just got their license to brokers with yearly gross commission income (GCI) in the billions —I’ve talked to pretty much every kind of agent that exists. She shares some of her best scripts here: Related Article.

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How Much Money Do Real Estate Agents Really Make?

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Trying to capture hard numbers on an average real estate agent salary is like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall: messy and imprecise. But here at The Close, we developed a salary database tool that gives unique insight into real estate agent salaries in each state—and we bet the results will surprise you.

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How to Start a Real Estate Brokerage in 2023 (Without Going Broke)

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Let’s talk about your dream of starting your own real estate brokerage. In my 27 years in the real estate industry, I’ve been an agent, broker-owner, franchise partner, recruiter, speaker, coach, and author. I’ve launched two brokerages, invested in two more, and coached dozens of broker-owners.

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Door Knocking for Real Estate in 2022: Will It Still Work? (+ Tips & Scripts)

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There’s just something about door knocking for real estate that strikes fear into the hearts of new agents. In this article, I go over everything you need to know about door knocking for real estate, including the best scripts and 15 door-knocking tips to get more leads. What if they slam the door in my face?” “I

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39 Underrated Real Estate Lead Generation Ideas for 2022

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If you’re searching for a new, outside the box real estate lead generation idea to scale your business in 2022, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. We’ve compiled 39 underrated yet innovative real estate lead generation ideas that smart agents are using this year. Related Article.

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Real Estate Brokerage Software: Our Top 26 Picks for 2023 (+ Pricing)

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Whether you’re trying to build your first real estate software stack for a new boutique brokerage or just want to upgrade your current enterprise tools, staying up to date on the latest real estate brokerage software is no longer optional. Breakthrough Broker. Visit Breakthrough Broker. Marketing Software.

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