Real Estate Agents Need More Rules

There are too many mistakes made by real estate agents – some come from a true lack of understanding of the legalities that are inherent in buying and selling real estate, and others from ignorance, selfishness or stupidity. But either way the fact is that real estate agents need more training and licensing requirements should…

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5 Top Ethics Errors Made by Real Estate Agents

If you are a regular reader you know that I have a thing for ethics and those who violate the boundaries of professionalism in any field. We’ve all known of someone who crosses or has crossed the line. The real estate industry is no exception. Here are the most common ethics breaches made by real…

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Keeping the “Real” in Real Estate

The real estate business has definitely evolved over the last few decades, with the growth of technology being the main contributor. But when it comes down to it, working with a real estate agent is not just about finding a savvy salesperson, but rather it is about finding someone who truly has your best interests…

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Your Real Estate Agent Did WHAT?

Real estate agents or any professionals, take heed: Do you edit everything you send out? Do you read EVERY document the other side sends over involved with a sale? Do you read the contract (even better yet, have you EVER really read the contract in it’s entirety)? In the real estate profession, as well as…

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Four Traits Every Realtor Should Possess

No matter what business you are in, if you work with people there are some things you should always do if you want to be successful. By successful I don’t mean financially, although if you do possess these qualities that will follow, but successful in making your clients truly feel well cared for. For Realtors,…

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You’d Better Watch What You Say

With the world online it has become harder to uphold reputations and maintain your desired degree of professionalism…you actually have to work at keeping them in check. Clients and colleagues can check up on you in an instant, so what you say online and in person needs to be well-thought out. Realtors are no exception;…

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Professionalism in Real Estate: Back in Style

Actually, it never went out of style, but judging from the behavior of some professionals in the real estate industry you wouldn’t know that. To be fair, this can be said of any industry—there are always those who slack off, try to get more done in less time at the expense of the details. The…

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Real Estate Ethics

Ethics play a big role in every profession. Not only does it say a lot about who the individual is as a professional and as a person, but it can make or break any transaction or negotiation. Those who do not adhere to high ethical standards let down the others in the profession and taint…

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