Secrets of mega-producer success: Giving back to the community

In this two-part series, Bernice Ross interviews mega-producers whose generosity forms the foundation of their success.

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A grassroots approach to agent-centered 2023 business planning

Approaching the 2023 plan from the branch’s perspective provides an agent-centric point of view that promotes engagement and investment because the ideas are homegrown, not coming from the corporate office.

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DFCU Financial to offer mortgages to buyers on Florida’s Gulf Coast

The Michigan-based credit union expands into Florida by closing a merger with Tampa-based First Citrus Bank. Full product and service integration is expected by mid-2023.

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Side hires Zillow veteran Stephen Capezza to serve as president

Capezza joins Side during a period that has proven challenging for the broader real estate industry and "is the exact right person to help guide Side through the next phase of our growth," the company said.

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CIBM Bank out to double mortgage originations with new hires

The Illinois-based bank is adding 30 new mortgage loan officers and expanding into Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island.

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Top San Luis Obispo agent rejoins Christie’s International Real Estate

Since 2019, Lindsey Harn has been the leading agent in her market and now is affiliated with the luxury brand's Sereno office, led by co-founders Chris Trapani and Ryan Iwanaga.

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Cornerstone Home Lending gives sales teams national scope

The merger with Roscoe State Bank means the Houston-based company's loan officers are now federal mortgage loan originators who can make loans in 37 states.

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Home prices will soon post year-over-year declines: Report

Home prices grew by 8.6 percent compared to a year before but fell by 0.2 percent month over month. By the second quarter, prices are expected to be lower than they were a year before, CoreLogic says.

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How Realtors can make money on the side wholesaling

Real estate investments can be made in a variety of ways, including renting out properties and flipping houses. While not requiring any financial responsibility, wholesale real estate can be just as profitable. 

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6 real estate agent tips for partnering with new-home builders

To work with builders, your skill level has to be at your next level. From communication to presentation to organization to marketing — it’s time to raise the stakes to develop these relationships.

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft inks record Palm Beach penthouse sale

The $23.75 million sale marks the most expensive condo ever sold in Palm Beach, surpassing previous records in the high teens, according to appraisal firm Miller Samuel and property records.

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Glenn Sanford steps in as eXp Realty CEO; Jason Gesing takes on new role

Sanford will helm the company's brokerage while Gesing, who had served as its chief executive officer, will shift into an expanded role as chief industry relations officer for eXp World Holdings.

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Anthony Lamacchia to agents: Get back to knowing what you’re doing

In the lead-up to Inman Connect New York, the owner and CEO of Lamacchia Realty and Lamacchia Property Management said new agents need to take what’s happening very seriously.

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‘Health is wealth:’ Glenn Sanford’s health journey and eXp’s future

In October, the eXp World Holdings founder and CEO's health journey took center stage at EXPCON. Three months later, Sanford shares updates on how health is a cornerstone of his brokerage's strategy.

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How these agents use storytelling tactics to excel in home sales

“Storytelling is so powerful in sales,” say these leading luxury agents. “I am constantly telling stories — whether it’s in my social media, magazine ads, or in-person on a listing interview. Stories are what piece everything together.”

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After banner year, mortgage brokers seek more political clout

A trade group representing mortgage brokers launched a political action committee and more than doubled its spending on lobbying in 2022.

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Here are the 30 most expensive home sales of 2022

The luxury real estate sector faced its ups and downs as the market entered a period of significant transition, but that didn't prevent luxury clients from making some stellar deals.

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The Real Word’s predictions for the 2023 market

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the end-of-year Case-Schiller update, the Twitter account real estate agents should be following, the marketing trends that won't make it into 2023 and the pitfalls of quiet quitting.

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Bots, resources and an imminent reckoning: It’s Inman’s Top 5 stories for the week of Dec. 23-29, 2022

Catch up on this week's most-read stories, as determined by Inman's readers. Here are the top 5 stories of the week, Dec. 23-29, 2022.

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9 lead generation strategies that work every time

According to Jimmy Burgess, lead gen is not about reinventing the wheel. Act consistently on these tried-and-true strategies and your lead-generation efforts will start out strong in 2023.

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