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November 10, 2011 06:18 AM

What separates Rich Real Estate Agents from Poor Real Estate Agents?

Are men better real estate agents than women?
Does age or experience matter?
Do top real estate agents use Trulia or Zillow? Or Realtor.com? Or Homes.com?
Does FaceBook sell houses?

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            <p>interesting</p>
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            <p>I have to wonder if the survey only included full time agents..Mother's caring for their family and doing Real Estate part time should not be factored in, because that does not keep a even base line.  Come On Ladies!</p>
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