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Here are your biggest business challenges in the new normal

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Pulse is a recurring column where we ask for readers’ takes on varying topics in a weekly survey and report back with our findings.

The past year has seen a slew of new rules and regulations in response to the Sitzer | Burnett verdict and NAR’s subsequent settlement. On top of that, there’s been a (much) slower-than-normal market and the uncertainty that always accompanies an election year.

You’re dealing with a lot, so we asked: What’s your biggest business challenge in the new normal? Are you trying to figure out how to navigate new forms? Working on negotiating your buyer commission? Answering suddenly uncomfortable client questions, or just struggling to generate leads in the first place? Here’s what you said:

Editor’s note: These responses were given anonymously and, therefore, are not attributed to anyone specifically. Responses were also edited for grammar and clarity. Inman doesn’t endorse any specific method and regulations may vary from state to state.

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