Experienced agents say key skills for the role include being a good negotiator, a great communicator – and thick-skinned - Westend61 Estate agents – also referred to as real estate agents or realtors, ...

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Buyers and sellers may be overpaying real estate agents by over $10,000 per sale as traditional commission rates persist despite increased competition and scrutiny, according to a new study.

Agents who focus on each client journey phase, from discovery to post-closing, build loyalty and drive more referrals.