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Bombshell Lawsuits, Department of Justice Scrutiny, New NAR Requirements – Has the Proverbial Real Estate Stuff Hit The Fan? ~Leigh York

No doubt you’ve read and heard lots of chatter around the lawsuits facing the National Association of REALTORS and in some cases, also some real estate corporations. I won’t be breaking all of that down for you here, but you can get all the information you need at nar.realtor and multiple real estate media outlets…
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What Has Your Industry Done For You?

Has your industry been good to you? I mean, does it support your family? Make you feel good? If the answer is no, your first thought may be, “Get another industry.” That’s certainly something to consider. But instead, let’s ask another question. “What have you done for your industry?” We’re the players, the movers and…
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To Hire OR Not To Hire

Your business is growing. Income seems steady. You’re at that point where you may need an assistant to get to the next level. Plus, you’re family misses you and the dog barks at you. But, what if…….? It’s a tough decision. Feels like you’ve just began to support yourself and now you must consider supporting…
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5 Ways to Build a Noble Culture

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Being Noble

An excerpt from A Noble Profession – the ebook, coming January 2018. At some point we stop believing we can change the world. We never stop wanting to. Remember when you were a child. There was likely an adult in your life that helped you believe you could do anything. You could make a difference. …
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It’s hot! I’m mad. I don’t understand. I don’t have time for this! I don’t want to do it!

This is a repeat but worth it. Happy summer! Let’s face it. It’s hot out there. Every year this happens. When it’s hot out, people get hot. Literally and figuratively. The best thing you can do to manage expectations and emotions is to keep yourself and the clients cool. Keep cold, bottled water on hand.…
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Where the West Begins!

Fort Worth is where the West Begins. I love my city and I’d like to share some interesting history with you. But first, I’d like to remind you why the city is famous for its’ Cowboys and Culture. The Fort Worth Zoo is the oldest zoo in Texas, founded in 1909. Repeatedly, it is ranked…
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It’s hot! I’m mad. I don’t understand. I don’t have time for this! I don’t want to do it!

Let’s face it. It’s hot out there. Every year this happens. When it’s hot out, people get hot. Literally and figuratively. The best thing you can do to manage expectations and emotions is to keep yourself and the clients cool. Keep cold, bottled water on hand. When I’ve scheduled a few hours of showings,…
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Interest Rates on the Rise? Why should REALTORS care?

“Who cares? People always need homes.” This is not what a person should hear from a REALTOR. Many REALTORS don’t understand economics and politics or how strongly it affects their local real estate market. Many say they don’t understand so they don’t pay attention. I’m calling them out on that. That’s just laziness. If you…
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Do you treat your business like a business?

You know statistics about your market place but do you have stats on your own business? Do you know your average price point? How much time do you spend with your average consumer? What’s your hourly rate? How much is your business worth? How much are you worth to your business? Is it a hobby…
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