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So you think you want to get rid of NAR?

No N.A.R.? There’s a plethora of concerning things going on in our profession/industry. Much of that has to do with the National Association of REALTORS and its’ current challenges. Many N.A.R. members are calling for the dismantling of the association. I hear them and can understand their strong feelings. I have concerns too. But…what does…
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Harassment and Bullying in Our REALTOR World

The vast majority of REALTORS are independent contractors. That means we don’t have a Human Resources (HR) Department overseeing us or giving us that annual training on harassment and bullying. While those in the corporate world dread the training and make fun of it, at least most of them know what bullying and harassment look…
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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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Interest Rates Are Crazy Low – So What?

Interest rates are at an all time low. It’s all over the news and social media. What does it truly mean for you? Interest rates are not the only thing to consider when getting a mortgage loan. I’m going to write about some very basic information that is only for conventional loans. To get the…
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Was my offer even presented?

Are you in a hot sellers’ market? Do your buyers often question if their offer was even presented to the seller? It’s hard for a buyer to imagine that they can offer full price or more and still not get the property. In response to those buyer’s concerns, the NAR Code of Ethics was amended…
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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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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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Alexa, how much will they pay for my house?

Like that headline? It’s not a joke. Seriously. In today’s world of tech and smart homes, we have more and more homeowners recording audio and not just video. Many people think that when they’re looking at a house; there might be a ‘nanny cam’. Do they realize they could be recorded? When they are oohing…
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Your Texas property may be in a water district. If so, it matters.

Water Districts in Texas are becoming a big deal. Sadly, most people have no idea that they even exist. Many property owners are in a district and have no idea. This note isn’t intended to explain to you what they are, how they work or how they tax property owners. It’s just a reminder that…
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