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This real estate magazine is full of thought-provoking and valuable content that prospective and licensed agents of all years of experience can apply to their careers. Here’s a brief overview of what you will find in this month’s edition.
Cover Story
Breaking Barriers With Perseverance and Determination
Patterson interviews Josh Harley about his philosophy on hiring a strong leadership team. She also speaks to Fathom’s Chief Brand Officer Wendy Forsythe, Chief Brokerage Operations Officer Samantha Giuggio and SVP of Finance Veronica Salmon about their experience as women and leaders in real estate.
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Industry News
Why Real Estate Will Be Stronger in 2021
“Disruption has often been what leads to new beginnings, and this year will be no different,” she writes. “As we all gear up for the spring selling season, we have the time to take a step back and look at ways to get the most out of all the software platforms we had to bring on board so quickly last spring.”
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Policy News
National Association of REALTORS® 2021 Legislative Review
In this policy piece, Shannon McGahn, chief advocacy officer for the National Association of REALTORS®, reflects on the hardships of 2020 and gives an overview NAR’s role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Throughout the year,” says McGahn, “our lobbying efforts helped secure access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, paid sick and family leave, Economic Injury Disaster loans and direct stimulus payments, among other critical relief measures for our 1.4 million members.”
Read the full article here.
Real Estate Tips and Stories
3 Reasons Why Real Estate Is One of the Best Careers For Women
“While many careers force women to choose between working in a caring capacity and creating a solid financial future, real estate is broad enough that you can find roles encompassing both goals.”
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Standing Out From the Competition in a Crowded Online Space
Straub discusses how their partnership with Real Estate Webmasters has helped bolster West + Main’s success over the years, emphasizing “it’s important to partner with a tech firm that is transparent…and nimble enough to pivot along with the marketplace.”
Read the full article here.