Dos and don'ts for working with buyers and sellers What are the responsibilities of real estate agents when navigating the practice changes? Keep these "dos" and "don'ts" for working with home buyers and home sellers in mind, and when in doubt, turn to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics as you support your clients during one of the most important transactions of their lives.
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Best Practices in Sales & Marketing
Retreat for first-timers With rising inventory and the expectation of continued Fed rate cuts, increased sales can't be far behind. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine (10/17)
An agent for the ages Learn how Dane Ramsden opened a franchise to offer assistance for senior relocation, downsizing and estate sales. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine (10/17)
"Slow is fast" is a leadership principle that can enhance team morale and performance by fostering trust and collaboration, writes David Finkel, CEO of Maui Mastermind. Leaders can implement this by prioritizing one-on-one conversations, being fully present, asking questions and celebrating small wins, Finkel writes. Full Story: Inc. (tiered subscription model) (10/27)
Effective Google Home automations for daily routines Google Home automation can enhance daily routines and home efficiency. Key setups include controlling multiple lights with a single command, automating perimeter lights based on sunset and sunrise and adjusting climate controls. Additionally, routines can be set to turn on lights and play the news and support workday productivity with scheduled reminders. Full Story: MakeUseOf (10/28)
Business Wellness
CEO: Culture thrives when teams are telling your story Storytelling is a vital tool for leaders to drive meaning and engage employees by making visions tangible, giving them emotional appeal and making them easy to remember and retell, says Joel Podolny, the former head of Apple University and Yale's business school, who is now CEO of Honor Education. "It's not just that the leader tells stories, but the people are good at retelling the story that the leaders told," Podolny notes. Full Story: TIME (tiered subscription model) (10/27)
News from NAR
A great team From NAR President Kevin Sears: We are proving that we are resilient and adaptable—and that the work we do is essential. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine (10/17)
Fair & Equitable Housing
47% of renters in this county struggle with affordability Activists and residents in Binghamton, N.Y., held a rally at the Broome County Department of Social Services to demand more affordable housing and better resources for homeless families. Organizer Jasmine Stradford highlighted the challenges of living in temporary hotel accommodations, while a study indicates that 47% of renters in the county spend more than half their income on housing. Full Story: WSKG-TV/FM (Binghamton, N.Y.) (10/29)
Legislation & Regulation
Higher taxes for CRE is chief election concern The commercial real estate industry in the U.S. is pushing to keep tax breaks and incentives that were introduced during Donald Trump's presidency. These include deductions for pass-through businesses, like-kind exchanges and low capital gains taxes, which are set to expire soon. The industry is concerned about potential tax increases, as it's currently facing challenges like high vacancy rates and increased financing costs. Full Story: Reuters (10/28)
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