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1. Better lays off thousands more following paycheck glitch
Better CEO Vishal Garg. Credit: Better.com.
Layoffs had been anticipated and numbered in the thousands. Workers reported receiving no advanced notice that they were laid off.
2. Judge orders Oregon to pause its homebuyer love-letter ban
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A U.S. district judge agreed these letters can lead to discrimination, but said the state law goes too far in restricting free speech.
3. ‘Sprint when others are fading’: 5 tips to get your business up and running
There are five principles you’ll need to build a real estate business that are remarkably similar to how a runner trains, says Jimmy Burgess. His best advice: “Run your race now in a way that your future self will thank you.”
4. Ever show the wrong house? This agent did — and it went viral
Screenshot of TikTok video
An agent mistakenly showed a house neighboring one for sale, as captured by Ring camera footage that has gone viral on TikTok.
5. Negotiate better without saying a word: 7 tips for real estate
Take a tip from actors, attorneys and a door-to-door salesman to keep your non-verbal communication skills on-point, says Christy Murdock. Then, stay focused and mindful to make the best possible impression throughout any negotiation.
