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Real Estate Advertising Rules: Ethics and Compliance Guide

Following real estate advertising rules is crucial for protecting consumers, building trust, and maintaining a reputable standing in the industry. This guide explores the legal regulations and ethical guidelines regarding North Carolina’s real estate advertising rules. Key Takeaways Real estate advertising in North Carolina…

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Top Books to Improve Your Real Estate Negotiation Skills

As a North Carolina real estate broker, your income is determined by your ability to close the deal. Therefore, negotiation skills are essential. To successfully master the art of real estate negotiations, you’ll want to find the most creative and powerful strategies available. To…

Top 10 Tips for Growing Your Referral Network

Top 10 Tips for Growing Your Referral Network

For most North Carolina real estate brokers, lead generation makes up a huge part of each day. Many swear by cold calling or door knocking or paid advertising to ensure a steady flow of new clients and new listings. However, these cold leads take…

How to Become a Broker-in-Charge in North Carolina

If you’re a North Carolina real estate broker looking to take your career to the next level, you may be wondering how to become a broker-in-charge. The broker-in-charge license category is a higher level where brokers can supervise other brokers—and potentially earn more money.…

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Real Estate Client Testimonials

In real estate, your reputation among past clients is essential to building your business. That’s why testimonials should be a key component of your marketing strategy. Are you keeping your real estate client testimonials on LinkedIn or your personal website? Or do you have…

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3 Strategies to Get a Difficult Listing Sold

What do you do when you have a North Carolina real estate listing that just hasn’t sold? If you have a tough listing that keeps acquiring more and more days on market, it can be frustrating for both you and your seller clients. To…

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5 Categories of North Carolina Homebuyers

Every homebuyer is different, just as every home buying experience is different. Each of your clients will have their own set of likes and dislikes. As a North Carolina real estate professional, you should know how to tailor your approaches and strategies to suit…

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What Your Real Estate Clients Need to Know About Flood Insurance

Many homeowners mistakenly believe that floods won’t happen to them, and if it does, that a standard homeowner’s insurance policy will protect them from the cost of flood damage. Unfortunately, this isn’t true. Floods can occur anywhere, at any time. Regardless of whether your…

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4 Professional Development Tips for North Carolina Real Estate Brokers

Professional development is a great way to stay ahead of the competition. A recent survey by McKissock Learning indicated that real estate salespeople who invest in their professional development earn nearly $50,000 more annually than those who don’t. Below, real estate professionals from across…