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Coaching Tip Of The Week – Adopt a CEO Mindset For Greater Success
Imagine you’re not just a real estate agent, but the chief executive officer of a thriving enterprise. That’s right—you’re at the helm of a business that demands leadership, vision, and strategic thinking. Yet, in the daily scramble of emails, calls, contract negotiations, and inspections, most... -
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Coaching Tip Of The Week – Top Seller Lead Generation Strategies for 2025
If you want to generate more seller leads in 2025, stop guessing and start understanding why people move. You can’t sell homes to people who aren’t thinking of selling. But you can plant the idea in their minds. Let’s dive into the strategies that will keep your pipeline full this year... -
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Coaching Tip Of The Week – How to Turn FSBO Sellers Into Your Next Clients
In the world of real estate, opportunity often knocks softly. Homeowners attempting to sell their properties without an agent—the FSBO sellers—represent a golden chance to showcase your expertise and build meaningful relationships. But forget the hard sell. To win over FSBO sellers, you must... -
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Real Estate Marketing Software: A Handy Guide for Agents
The real estate industry moves quickly, and staying ahead requires more than just skill—it demands the right tools. From generating leads to closing deals, modern real estate marketing software has become a must-have for agents looking to outpace the competition. These platforms go beyond... -
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Coaching Tip Of The Week – Why Your Online Presence Matters for Lead Generation
In today’s digital-first world, sellers are looking for a real estate professional they can trust—and they’re searching online to find one. Your online presence is often a seller’s first impression of your business, making it a key factor in generating leads and winning more listings. A... -
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Coaching Tip Of The Week – How to Identify The Top Neighborhoods for Opportunities
Here’s the truth: great real estate agents don’t rely on guesswork or intuition alone. They use data, they study trends, and they execute with precision. If you want to dominate your market, follow this approach: 1. Use Data-Driven Insights Start with your MLS. Analyze the sales data from the... -
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Coaching Tip Of The Week – How To Generate More Seller Leads
The real estate market is always in motion. Interest rates shift. Consumer confidence rises and falls. One day, homeowners are staying put—then suddenly, the market changes, and they’re ready to sell. The question is, how do you reach them before they list with another agent? Here’s the truth... -
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The Bull Market: Are We Due for a Reality Check?
Hi friends, Let’s talk about the bull market. We’ve gotten used to a rising market. Since 2009, the bull run stumbled briefly in March 2020 before powering back up. The past 15 years have been mostly a one-way street for stocks. Are we getting a little too used to the good times? Is there a... -
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Ugh, Interest Rates are Still High — What Are Your Options? (Whether You Own or Rent?)
The big and bummer news this week: Interest rates remain at a 23-year-high, and they’re likely to stay that way for longer than anticipated. The Federal Reserve met earlier this week and, unlike some earlier expectations, decided to hold rates steady. While the Fed typically meets every 6.5... -
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7 Expensive Mistakes That Beginner Real Estate Investors Make
You’ve thought about investing in rental properties … … but the fear of making a huge six-figure mistake holds you back? You’re not alone. That “what if I buy a disaster?” feeling is real, especially for beginners. Imagine walking into a casino and putting $100,000 on red. That’s how some... -
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How to Buy Real Estate When Everything is Expensive
I want to speak candidly to anyone who wants to buy a home. You’re facing three problems: Home prices are high Interest rates are high Inventory is low None of these are going to get better anytime soon. But there’s good news: You can buy a home, as long as you’re smart about it. By the... -
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Three inspiring people you need to know about
Picture this: A 12-year-old boy, one of four kids, sits at his computer in the early 1990’s, planning a family vacation. Using travel points from his dad’s consulting work, he books a trip for his entire family of six to the Caymen Islands. His fascination with travel points only intensifies... -
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Why Neither Candidate Can Solve the U.S. Housing Crisis
Hey there! Something fascinating happened in Argentina’s housing market. What happened illustrates why the U.S. housing market is at such a critical turning point … … and why the solutions proposed in the U.S. Presidential election might be missing the mark entirely. In Buenos Aires, the... -
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Honoring a Beloved Community Member with Our Cancer Survivor Scholarship
Our Afford Anything community recently lost a treasured member. Jonathan was a real estate agent, a devoted husband and father, and one of our most active and helpful students in our Your First Rental Property course community. Jonathan was known for his generous spirit. He enriched our... -
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The Fed is meeting right now. Here’s what it means for real estate (and why most people are missing the point)
Hey there! As I write this, the Federal Reserve is meeting. By the time you read this, they may have already announced what many analysts expect will be their second rate cut of 2024 – a quarter percentage point interest rate reduction. At the time I’m sending this, they haven’t made an... -
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What Happens When Retirement Saving Becomes an Identity?
You’ve spent decades being the responsible one. The disciplined saver. The person who maxes out their 401k, lives below their means, and actually understands what “tax-loss harvesting” means. Then your financial planner looks you in the eye and says: “You’re not going to be able to spend what I... -
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Bill Bengen Created the 4% Rule. Now He Thinks We Can Withdraw More
Once upon a time, in southern California in 1994, there lived a man named William Bengen.⠀ His friends called him Bill. Bill was a Brooklyn kid who studied aeronautics at MIT. He wrote a breakthrough paper on advanced model rocketry. He spent 17 years as an executive at a soft drink company...