Our terminology is damaging the high standards we uphold as we serve our clients. Let’s bury these terms and make things clearer and easier for ourselves, our industry and our clients.
Source: Inman News
6 common industry terms that need to die
Published in Agent, commission, comps, counteroffer, deals, jim walhberg, offer, Opinion, real estate terms, Select, terms and transactions
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