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The best agents are market-savvy, but they're even more emotionally intelligent and great at listening, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here's how to improve your perception.

From budget to competing buyer's agents, Darryl Davis looks at the unsaid things that can cloud a client relationship, so you can communicate more clearly.

Trainer Bernice Ross breaks down the four DISC behavioral styles and offers text and email templates and negotiation strategies to help you close the deal.

News | Covivio crée une direction Marketing & Customer Experience Europe  CoStar

Man Arrested Over Fire at Starmer’s North London House  The New York Times

Surveying the Potential Impact of Tariffs on Real Estate Investments  Lord, Abbett & Co LLC

Inflation and the housing market: Decoding the latest numbers  Bankrate

Mapped: The Income Needed to Buy a Home in Every U.S. State  Visual Capitalist

United States Retail Market Dynamics Q1 2025  JLL

Police arrest man, 21, over 'arson attacks' at Keir Starmer’s £2m north London home and another property linked to PM  London Evening Standard

Police investigate fires at two properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer  BBC

Forbes Global Properties and RBN, an agent referral network specializing in luxury real estate transactions, have jointly announced a new strategic alliance. The collaboration will bring two major companies in the high-end real estate space together to deliver an enhanced client experience through targeted agent referrals and the ability to earn RBN Reward Points® on…

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Bringing on new agents is tricky. They don’t know your systems or culture yet. They want to prove themselves while possibly harboring insecurities about whether they really belong. Meanwhile, you’re juggling multiple listings, managing existing team members and somehow expected to guide this newcomer through their transition. Let’s talk about the “R.E.A.L. Method” of onboarding…

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Private listings banned from Zillow may have a new home. And for some, this home will offer a move-in bonus. CoStar’s Homes.com turned Zillow’s ban into a marketing opportunity through its new digital marketing package, “Boost.” Announced during the company’s first quarter earnings call last week, CEO Andy Florance presented it as a major opportunity…

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Property investment returns rise at highest rate since 2022 – JLL Ireland report  Business Post

News | What if European real estate were to benefit from the US trade war?  CoStar

News | What if European real estate were to benefit from the US trade war?  CoStar

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has announced it has been named a Top Low-Cost Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine, appearing on its 2025 list of Top Franchises for Less than $150,000. To earn distinction as a Top Low-Cost Franchise, companies must supply data that demonstrates they offer a qualified entrepreneur a reasonable opportunity to start a…

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Report: Cleveland ranks among top-5 oldest housing markets in U.S.  Cleveland.com

Let’s be real: everyone’s talking about AI right now—and with good reason. About 87% of agents say they’re using it in some form. But here’s the catch…most of the tools out there are barely scratching the surface. What you’re getting is automation with a fresh coat of paint, not the kind of real intelligence that…

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