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ELIAS LEVY Fostering Effective Leadership in Real Estate
BY : NICHOLE NAOUM
What qualities should an effe�ti�e real estate leader possess ?
There are thousands of
professions in the world , but few careers rank as high as real estate in terms of happiness and job satisfaction . This comes as no surprise since real estate generally off ers the type of freedom , fl exibility and opportunity you cannot fi nd anywhere else .
Real estate entrepreneur Elias Levy shares details about his current role at RE / MAX ®, key characteristics of eff ective leaders , and much more .
GB : Describe your role at RE / MAX ®
EL : I am one of the majority owners and President of the Board at RE / MAX ® Clarity . In my role , I provide agents with ample support and help answer questions regarding transactions , prospecting , investments or other related concerns . I also facilitate real estate transactions between buyers , sellers and investors .
Elias Levy
From my perspective , an eff ective real estate professional is an encyclopedia of local knowledge . They have a clear understanding of the rules and regulations in diff erent communities and neighborhoods and know the likely value of a property . The best real estate agents are also open to feedback . They know that learning , listening and taking responsibility for their mistakes is critical . And last but not least , they are good with people . Real estate leaders have a knack for communicating with clients , making them comfortable and convincing both parties to close a deal that benefi ts everyone involved .
How do you foresee the real estate landscape in 2021 ?
With so much changing so quickly , it is hard to get a grasp of what is happening in the real estate world . Right now , inventory is at a historic low and the demand is high . Plus , the
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