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In this insightful episode, Shawn Kunkler, the founder of the Homeward Associates Group out of San Francisco, and Candy Miles-Crocker delve into the complexities of the real estate process, highlighting the critical role of experience, client education, and managing expectations. Discover how effective communication, especially during home inspections and legal contract negotiations, can transform the client experience. Learn essential strategies for setting boundaries, creating structured schedules, and defining personal success to cultivate productivity and well-being in real estate careers.

From understanding emotional client journeys to navigating contracts across different states, this conversation provides actionable insights for agents at all levels. Whether working in luxury or everyday markets, these lessons emphasize trust, clarity, and respect as the foundations of long-term client relationships.

We discuss:

• The invaluable role of experience and client education in smooth transactions
• Managing expectations and navigating emotional home inspections
• Avoiding common transaction pitfalls through strong documentation
• Navigating complex contracts and legal language across states
• Building trust and prioritizing client relationships over transactions
• Setting boundaries and structured schedules for work-life balance
• Defining success and optimizing time management for long-term productivity

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Realtor180 is a weekly show dedicated to connecting you to top-performing agents nationwide to learn their insider secrets for succeeding on a massive scale. Each week we discover fresh marketing ideas, business strategies, and doses of inspiration to grow your business to the next level. More importantly, we will hear firsthand from industry experts about the pitfalls to avoid making along the way.

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Your host Shawn Kunkler is a licensed Realtor® in California DRE 01991440 and the founder of the Homeward Associates at COMPASS. ...