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10 Stupid Things Brokers Do to Mess Up Their Lives

By Melanie McLane, ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, RAA, SRES, Real Estate Business Magazine, August/September 2007

The reality is that many brokers and real estate companies succeed, but many fail. Reasons include undercapitalization or lack of experience. Many brokers do not fail, but they still end up with some painful experiences — experiences that impact them personally and on the bottom line.

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