Asking the right questions that start with “why” can reveal your buyers’ true motivations and keep contracts from falling apart, writes broker Annette DeCicco. Source:…
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Foreclosures are on the rise. Here’s how to lean into the shift and develop a new income stream
By The Citizen on October 19, 2025
With foreclosure activity ticking upward, agents can learn from seasoned REO pros to build new streams of income during an economic downturn, Annette DeCicco writes. …
15 tips, tricks and tools to add to your DIY home staging kit
By The Citizen on October 10, 2025
A combination of upskilling and these 15 items and strategies helps ensure that your home staging gets your listings sold, Annette DeCicco writes. Source: Inman…
3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all three of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to…
10 signs you’re working across the table from an inexperienced agent
By The Citizen on July 30, 2025
We’ve all been new at some point in our real estate careers. Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you’re the more…
7 interior design hacks every agent should know
By The Citizen on July 11, 2025
Real estate agents don’t have to be interior decorators, broker Annette DeCicco writes, but they should be able to provide design solutions so buyers can…
Broker Spotlight: Annette DeCicco, BHHS Jordan Baris Realty
By The Citizen on May 29, 2025
Find out how this broker put her background in education to work to create real estate training that resonates and gets results. Source: Inman News
What does it take to sell a home every 75 minutes? The Download
By The Citizen on May 17, 2025
Legendary Texas world-record holder Ben Caballero shares the secrets that allowed him to sell 7,000 homes last year. Source: Inman News
10 conversation starters and scripts to win sellers this spring
By The Citizen on May 14, 2025
Great conversations, writes coach Annette DeCicco, start by providing sellers information and choices so that they can confidently make decisions. Study up. Practice your lines.…
10 conversion scripts for winning buyers over this spring
By The Citizen on May 7, 2025
Be an information communicator, writes coach Annette DeCicco, to bring value to your buyer conversations. Practice and rehearse your lines. Every expert does. Source: Inman…