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What managing brokers, team leaders and agents think about policies

It turns out that not everyone in a brokerage sees see eye-to-eye when it comes to office rules and manuals. Our reader survey digs into some of the most important differences of opinion....

Carmen Chucrala

"Learn the technology and take the classes your association...

Lindsay Mackey, Esq.; broker associate at Luxury Living Chicago Realty

"Authenticity never goes out of...

The Future of Fannie and Freddie …and what it means for real estate agents and their clients

Almost everyone agrees that it’s time to do something about the federal conservatorship of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and that lawmakers and regulators should handle the transition with care. But what will reform look like, when will...

Joel M. Schaub: Vice president of mortgage lending, Guaranteed Rate

"If you are awake and out of bed, you should be looking...

A castle nestled in the forest

Located just outside the New York City suburb of Ossining, a gorgeous, medievalesque castle is now on the market for $3.5 million. Designed in 1927, the property sits on 48.6 acres of secluded land, but it comes with a...

Yolanda Jeffries

"I’m an avid analyst and love stepping up to being the thought leader for my clients by providing them tools and resources to assist them with making one of the biggest financial decisions of their...

A place of learning

Located along the Tippecanoe River in Indiana, a unique private residence is up for grabs for just $200,000. The inside of the property was once home to a school but has since been remodeled into a 4-bedroom, 4-bath...

Taking care of business: Shifting your mindset from agent to business owner

Because most brokers are independent contractors, they often have to be their own accountants, marketers, office managers and schedulers. Here are some concrete steps for real estate professionals who are ready to get serious about the shift from “agent” to...

Readers explain how to treat one’s business like a business

Readers offer tips on getting serious about one's real estate career and weigh in on how to increase professionalism in the...

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