REAL ESTATE

EXp’s acquisition of NextHome: Culture may be the deciding factor

Amid real estate industry consolidation, Michael Valdes writes, the true test of success is how well brokerages are able to combine cultures after a merger.

REAL ESTATE

What won’t happen: The 3 market myths holding your clients back 

What matters most right now is providing information and clarity for real estate clients, Jimmy Burgess writes. That’s how you become a trusted advisor. Source

REAL ESTATE

EXp World Holdings acquires NextHome to create ‘multi-platform model’

EXp World Holdings has acquired NextHome, giving real estate professionals within the eXp ecosystem access to a franchise ownership model. Source link

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The Iran War’s impact on the US housing market, explained

Mortgage and credit experts explain what buyers, sellers and agents should expect from the Iran war’s impact — and what to do now. Source link

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The shiny penny concept

Darryl Davis shares a strategy for shifting from working with individual buyers to representing standout properties with exceptional value. Source link

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What to say when your seller asks about private listings

The pro-private-listing camp has polished its talking points, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here is how to address them, point by point. Source link

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DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh as Fed chair

The DOJ dropped its criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell Friday, clearing a key Senate hurdle for Kevin Warsh’s confirmation. Source link

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Your real estate clients aren’t hiring you to be yourself

Authenticity opens the door. Broker-owner Deb Siefkin shares what actually carries the conversation when the decision gets difficult. Source link

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The perfection trap that’s holding your business back

Transform your storytelling and leverage content marketing to reveal your authentic professional journey and connect with clients, Jimmy Burgess writes. Source link

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The Real Estate Market Isn’t Breaking. It’s Being Rebuilt In Real Time

While the industry debates exposure, writes contributor Deb Siefkin, the structure of the market and how buyers find homes is being rewritten. There’s a lot