Real estate
February 17, 2022
Listing agents trying to fight commodification should lead with the services that make them stand out. Image credit: Douglas Elliman
As agents prepare for a post-pandemic real estate industry, they are discovering that commoditization is determining and, ultimately, diminishing their value.
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