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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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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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Crack the Code Series #5

Disclosures. Commissions. Money. Whereas Article 1 is all about honesty, Article 2 is all about dishonesty. I think it’s pretty clear that you can’t disclose what you don’t know. The question is “What should you know?” You should know your market. You should know the very basics of construction, pertinent functions in your market (ie:…
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Crack the Code Series #3

Article 1 is all about honesty. Years ago, the Code read that we must treat all parties ‘honestly and fairly’. Fairly has been removed as that is not realistic nor is it possible when you have a fiduciary obligation to your client. Let me explain. Let’s say I represent the seller. Is it fair to…
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Crack the Code Series #2

Do you feel like a majority of your peers are violating the Code of Ethics on a daily basis? You may be right. What have you done about it? As REALTORS, not only are we committed to following the code, we are responsible for enforcing the code. Often, when something is going wrong we can…
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