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Interview: Andy Florance on Restoring Transparency and Putting Agents ‘Back in Front of America’

Above, a screenshot from one of Homes.com’s new ads featuring Dan Levy of “Schitt’s Creek” fame and SNL’s Heidi Gardner.  During one of America’s most enduring traditions, Super Bowl Sunday, Homes.com plans to make history, regardless of who takes home the championship trophy.  Through four commercials reaching some 113 million viewers, the rapidly ascending real…

Eliminating Excuses Can Change Your World

Ex•cuse noun /ikˈskyo͞os/ A convenient—and often inaccurate—explanation for why something was unsuccessful or did not happen. Generally used to deflect attention away from the real reasons someone or something comes up short. An unproductive misdirection; commonly avoided by the world’s most successful and accomplished businesspeople. Something we all need to stop making. Now. For our…

Eliminating Excuses Can Change Your World

Ex•cuse noun /ikˈskyo͞os/ 1. A convenient—and often inaccurate—explanation for why something was unsuccessful or did not happen. Generally used to deflect attention away from the real reasons someone or something comes up short. 2. An unproductive misdirection; commonly avoided by the world’s most successful and accomplished businesspeople. 3. Something we all need to stop making.…

Agent Productivity Is the Real Measure

I always look forward to the annual industry reports that rank the country’s top brokerages by transaction sides and sales volume. This year’s surveys are a good reminder about how many different players—with very different styles—are vying for sales and marketshare these days. With a little digging, other interesting differences emerge as well—especially in per-agent…

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