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8 Common Mistakes That Cost Real Estate Agents Repeat and Referral Business

1) Not asking for referrals (simple, right?!) It may seem like a no-brainer, but – again – too many agents simply think that repeat and referral business will just happen on its own.  While this is true in very select and sporadic circumstances, this is a considerably weak strategy to bet on. When it comes down …

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Leads are People Too: Four Ways to Persist Without Turning People Off

Industry visionary Brian Boero, of 1000 Watt Consulting, recently wrote about how many top real estate companies are working their leads in highly aggressive ways — in short, he says, real estate agents are starting to “digitally waterboard” their leads with between 21 and 43 touches designed to convert at any cost. What agents aren’t considering, Boero, …

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The NextHome Franchise announces 200th Franchised Location

Pleasanton, CA— August 9, 2017—Real estate franchisor NextHome proudly announces the opening of their 200th office location – Palm Harbor, Florida. The company’s growth has been unlike anything seen in the real estate industry. NextHome began franchising in January of 2015 and since launching, the company has expanded nationally into 41 states. “To be able …

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NextHome Franchise Announces 200th Franchised Location

Pleasanton, CA— August 9, 2017—NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome Gulf Coast – Palm Harbor Branch. The brokerage represents the national franchise’s 200th location. Owned and operated by real estate veteran, Tony Anderson, this is the second location for the company. Both the Palm Harbor branch and the Largo-based location will …

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NextHome Integrated Real Estate Services launches in Tennessee

Pleasanton, CA— August 8, 2017 — NextHome is proud to announce our latest addition to the franchise, NextHome Integrated Real Estate Services. The brokerage will represent the sixth NextHome franchise location opened in the state of Tennessee. The company will be owned and operated by real estate broker, John Sisco. He will be joined on …

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NextHome Advantage Realty opens in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Pleasanton, CA— August 7, 2017 — NextHome is proud to announce our latest addition to the franchise, NextHome Advantage Realty. The brokerage will represent the fourth NextHome franchise location opened in the state of Idaho. The company will be owned and operated by real estate broker, Janet Mowers. Based out of Idaho Falls, NextHome Advantage …

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NextHome opens first franchised location in Oklahoma

Pleasanton, CA— August 1, 2017 — NextHome is proud to announce our latest addition to the franchise, NextHome Prestige Realty. The brokerage will represent the first NextHome franchise location opened in the state of Oklahoma. The company will be owned and operated by business real estate broker, Kimberly Hutson. Based out of Norman, NextHome Prestige …

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Successfully Market Your Agency on Social Media

Today, hundreds of millions of people, including growing numbers of homebuyers and sellers, are active on social media. For savvy real estate professionals looking to compete in the current marketplace, having a memorable presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and other social channels is crucial. It’s not just enough to have a few social media …

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NextHome Summit Realty opens their third franchised location

Pleasanton, CA— July 20, 2017 — NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome Summit Realty. This branch location is the third NextHome location for business partners, Mark Moussa and Mike Harris. NextHome Summit Realty opened their first office in Knoxville, Tennessee in August of 2016. In April 2017, the ownership group …

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​Four Ways to Rise Above Dangerously Low Inventory This Summer

If you’re like most real estate agents, you’re staring down an influx of anxious summer buyers who are competing over a major shortage of inventory (and realizing that home price appreciation and sales prices are rising at historically fast rates). In other words, it’s a great time to represent sellers — if you can find them …

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