Kate Adams is a Realtor based in Pasadena, California whose undeniable passion for architecture shows in each of her transactions. Since earning her real estate license in 2001, Kate has lived in other areas of the West coast, including Oregon, but it’s clear she has a fierce love for Pasadena, the place where she grew up and first came to love architecture.
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Kate Adams: For the Love of Architecture
By Smart Agents on Feb 4, 2021 3:16:04 AM
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Madison Reeves: Being Influential in a Sea of Influencers
By Smart Agents on Jan 21, 2021 2:18:57 AM
When COVID-19 first took hold of the United States in Spring 2020, Madison Reeves, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Black Hills, South Dakota, had been licensed less than one year. While she could have backed down from her new path and declared it not the ideal time for a drastic career change, she instead rose to the occasion and embraced the challenges head on.
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12 Habits of Highly Successful Real Estate Agents
By Smart Agents on Dec 20, 2020 9:00:00 AM
If you really like what you do, you'll never stop looking for new ways to improve. You can’t just "go through the motions" and do things the same way if you want to be the best you can be.
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The Importance of Finding Balance in Real Estate
By Smart Agents on Oct 26, 2020 10:30:00 AM
Real estate is a demanding business. It requires you to be on call at all times and often to work nights and weekends. It's not surprising that many agents get burned out and ultimately decide to pursue another path.
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A Successful Divorce Agent Shares Her Secrets to Success
By Smart Agents on Oct 9, 2020 12:19:03 PM
Divorcing homeowners offer a unique opportunity to the right agent willing to put in the work to list them.
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COVID-19 Update: Checking in with Agents 7 Months Later
By Smart Agents on Oct 5, 2020 10:48:27 AM
Back in March, COVID-19 hit the U.S., and the real estate industry was thrown into a tailspin. Agents across the country were forced to reevaluate and make changes to keep their businesses afloat.
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Dealing With Rude Sellers
By Smart Agents on Sep 17, 2020 8:00:00 AM
Are rude sellers driving you crazy?
Every agent has dealt with rude sellers, the ones who call you at 10 P.M. demanding attention right then and there.
But how do you deal with these unsolicited confrontations?
Whether your sellers are complaining about a lack of offers or a failed inspection, it's important to respond to their needs with care and tact. After all, your business relies on happy clients who will recommend you to others.
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How to Make Real Estate Less Stressful
By Smart Agents on Aug 13, 2020 10:00:00 AM
Owning a real estate business has the potential to be a stressful career. There are a lot of reasons for this, and you're probably familiar with most of them. But with a few strategies, you can elevate your career from stressful to satisfying.
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5 Simple Yet Powerful Ways to Get Listing Leads
By Smart Agents on Jul 23, 2020 8:00:00 AM
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6 Ways to Start Over After Setback or Failure
By Smart Agents on Jul 10, 2020 6:00:00 AM
Have you ever had a setback in life or a failure that really knocked you backward? They happen to all of us. We're humans; we're not robots. We do make mistakes. So when it happens, how do you recover?
Here are 6 ways that have helped me get back up, pull my crap together and move on with life. I'd like to share them with you today.