To help empower you to protect your personal life, have a healthier work life and find more time in your day, we’ve rounded up top tips from Inman contributors. Find out how to set boundaries with yourself and your clients, lay down the law and say no like a champion.
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Draw the line! How to set boundaries, protect your time and say no in real estate
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