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How to Define Your Personal Real Estate Brand

New North Carolina real estate brokers can often get caught up in the myriad of details that go into entering this profession. There are courses to take and tests to pass to become licensed. You need to decide on a broker-in-charge to help you…

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How to Write Real Estate Listing Copy That Sells

Professional photos are important, but strong real estate listing copy can make a world of difference in how many views your listing receives. By writing appealing copy, you can convert interest into action and showings into closed sales. Every listing you write as a…

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6 Ways Real Estate Technology Can Be Bad for Business

Technology is supposed to make everything easier, and yet it is often the source of so many problems. As a North Carolina real estate broker, you can’t do your job without relying on real estate technology to some degree. However, you do have to…

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5 Common Mistakes Made by Rookie Real Estate Brokers

When getting started in North Carolina real estate, it’s important to understand the common mistakes that can prevent you from realizing your full potential and achieving success in the business. Take your real estate career further, faster, by avoiding the following missteps made by…

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Tax Deductions for Real Estate Brokers

Do you feel like you do the work of five people? You spend way more time in the car than the typical commuter. You’re on the go so often that you find yourself eating out most of the time. When you’re at the office,…

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5 Reasons to Choose a North Carolina Real Estate Career

As more and more people choose real estate careers, it’s estimated that employment within real estate is expected to grow 4 percent between 2020 and 2030 nationwide, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. What makes real estate an attractive profession for some…