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What goals are driving your growth?
If you haven’t made the time to define your key priorities for the new year, take a page out of luxury agent and Denver market expert Stuart Crowell’s book: Focus on your big four.?
His foolproof planning process breaks big goals down into four simple categories, then positions each priority as one you’re actively achieving. It’s a mindset shift that generates momentum and keeps your biggest goals front and center throughout the year.?
With interest rates dropping and competition cooling, 2024 has the potential to be a momentum-building one for agents, investors, builders, and industry partners—if your goals are clear and your focus is targeted.
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What does 2024 have going for it? The Federal Reserve is talking about cutting rates as early as March, home affordability is likely on the rise, and inventory is positioned to surge. Check out Scott’s latest Real Estate Report for a full breakdown of what’s coming—and how you can capitalize on it.
TRACK THE TRENDS
MARKETS
Threats trigger major leadership change
In a significant and surprising development, National Association of Realtors (NAR) President Tracy Kasper has resigned. The unexpected leadership change comes shortly after Kasper received threats to reveal a “past personal, non-financial matter,” unless she left her role. Kasper initially reported the threat to law enforcement and refused to give up her presidency, but earlier this week, announced her resignation would be in the best interest of the leadership team and NAR as a whole.?
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