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Lesson Learned: Never judge a book by its cover

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, pioneering NYC broker Ted Karagannis of Warburg Realty explains why keeping an open mind and letting the client take the lead can pay big dividends.

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Communication tools for every stage of your sales cycle

Communication is key to attracting new clients, showing properties, coordinating sales, and closing deals. While there is no shortage of communication channels built for the desktop, there’s a new class of mobile tools for anyone whose phone is their office.

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Stick the landing: the right way to rebrand

Are you losing sleep over the tired look of your brand? Do you lose even more sleep wrestling with how to improve your look? Starting tonight, you can rest easy – I have some advice. As the chief marketing officer for Coldwell Banker, I have the privilege of guiding the storied brand through its first rebrand in 40 years.

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8 steps for crafting a winning 2020 business plan

What’s your business plan for your real estate business? What time frames have you set for your goals? Is the plan working? If not, what can you do so that your plans do work? Regular columnist John Giffen walks you through the process of creating a business plan.

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Good news from bonds and mortgages? Read and smile

Just like the ’62 Mets, everywhere columnist Lou Barnes looks in our economy today, global as well as U.S., he sees that the team is terrific, focused and productive, but the top leadership — irrespective of party or philosophy — can’t field, hit or pitch.