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AI Won’t Replace You – But Someone Using It Will
Read more: AI Won’t Replace You – But Someone Using It Willby Leigh York When I was in high school, my vocational education teacher said to us, “Ladies, if you’re not going to learn to use a computer, you better learn to sweep around it.” This was the mid 80’s and computers were not in every home, much less every palm. Word processors were just starting…
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Let’s Talk About Compensation, Not Commission
Read more: Let’s Talk About Compensation, Not CommissionAs published in REALTOR Magazine and written by Leigh York. In real estate, words matter. They shape perception, professionalism, and public trust. One word that deserves a closer look is commission. For decades, “commission” has been the standard term to describe how real estate professionals are paid. But maybe it’s time we traded that word…
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So you think you want to get rid of NAR?
Read more: 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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Bombshell Lawsuits, Department of Justice Scrutiny, New NAR Requirements – Has the Proverbial Real Estate Stuff Hit The Fan? ~Leigh York
Read more: Bombshell Lawsuits, Department of Justice Scrutiny, New NAR Requirements – Has the Proverbial Real Estate Stuff Hit The Fan? ~Leigh YorkNo 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?
Read more: 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?
Read more: 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?
Read more: 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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Being Noble
Read more: Being NobleAn 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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