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We spoke with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomferry.com\/summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom Ferry<\/a>, the Founder of Tom Ferry International, before his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomferry.com\/summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event in Dallas<\/a>. Ferry sheds light on the top real estate issues impacting professionals today and gives a preview of some trends covered at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market perception:<\/strong> &#8220;Smart agents have stopped complaining about the <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.housingwire.com\/articles\/the-first-real-test-of-mortgage-rates-will-they-hit-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">market<\/a>,&#8221; Tom notes. &#8220;They see it for what it is, recognizing the vast commission opportunities, especially in the combined U.S. and Canada market.&#8221;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proximity in marketing:<\/strong> Tom emphasizes the evolution of the market. &#8220;The heart has changed. The key to success in <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.realtrends.com\/blog\/articles\/kw-mega-team-leader-laurie-reader-talks-lead-gen-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing<\/a> is proximity. Whoever gets closest to the customer wins.&#8221; He also points out that with 68% of sellers choosing based on relationships, agents need to be more proactive and not just rely on traditional methods like email newsletters.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-pandemic real estate landscape:<\/strong> &#8220;After the rush of <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.housingwire.com\/articles\/just-36-real-estate-brokerages-and-teams-made-the-inc-5000-in-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transactions<\/a> during the pandemic, the market is stabilizing. However, many agents haven&#8217;t adjusted to the new normal,&#8221; Tom observes. He adds, &#8220;There&#8217;s no drastic rate drop in sight, and inventory struggles persist. Agents need to be self-reliant and proactive.&#8221;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The rise of artificial intelligence (AI):<\/strong> &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.housingwire.com\/articles\/opinion-unleashing-ai-real-estate-marketing-magic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI<\/a> is the second greatest <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.housingwire.com\/articles\/plunk-launches-ai-powered-home-analysis-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technological<\/a> revolution,&#8221; Tom states, second to the internet. He believes every real estate professional, from agents to brokers, needs a strategy for AI. &#8220;It&#8217;s essential for improving operations, cutting costs, and enhancing marketing,&#8221; he notes. <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Branding:<\/strong> &#8220;Successful agents and teams have an established brand that resonates in the market,&#8221; Tom points out. &#8220;In contrast, agents struggling often lack a clear brand promise.&#8221; He sees a trend indicating a gravitation towards proven brands, especially post-pandemic.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team dynamics:<\/strong> Discussing the dynamics of <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.realtrends.com\/blog\/articles\/productivity-report-the-data-on-real-estate-agents-vs-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teams in real estate<\/a>, Tom mentions, &#8220;It&#8217;s either go big or stay small. 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