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    <title><![CDATA[Locate an ACRE&reg; near you]]></title>
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    <published>2008-02-25T10:13:02Z</published>
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    <summary><![CDATA[ The number of ACRE&reg; agents is growing. Find one near you using our Google Map search tool at ACRE&reg; Agent Locator Watch us grow SHOW on the map: images/map_icons/mm_20_red.png" height="15px" width="9px"> Active Consultants &nbsp; &nbsp; images/map_icons/mm_20_yellow.png" height="15px" width="9px"> Future...]]></summary>
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    <published>2008-02-22T14:54:03Z</published>
    <updated>2008-08-05T11:07:45Z</updated>

    <summary> Accredited Consultant in Real Estate Consider this ... The real estate industry is experiencing dramatic and rapid change and consumers are demanding a different way to buy services. Q Do agents need a different business model to adapt and...</summary>
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<p>The real estate industry is experiencing dramatic and rapid change and consumers are demanding a different way to buy services.</p>
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<p>Do agents need a different business model to adapt and succeed in a changing environment?</p>
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<p>Yes. A consulting approach with a new business model which promotes objectivity and transparency.</p>

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<p>Real estate agents can earn the ACRE&reg; designation through education and coaching by experts and be able to implement a consultative approach to servicing clients that incorporates fee flexibility.</p>
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    <published>2008-02-22T13:09:46Z</published>
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    <summary> Transforming the way agents and consumers engage in real estate services by ... educating agents in the art and science of consulting and empowering consumers with the knowledge that there is a better way to purchase professional services. Explore...</summary>
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