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Tom Toole

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Knowledge Brokers

Which States Are Banning Private Listings in 2026?

Realtor.com reports Connecticut and New York are moving to ban private listings, with fines up to $5,000 and an October 1 effective date in CT.

June 8, 2026

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Agent Strategy

The 5 Bottlenecks Killing Agent Pipelines Right Now (And How to Fix Them)

Tom Toole breaks down the 5 biggest business bottlenecks holding real estate agents back at halftime and exactly how to fix each one.

June 2, 2026

Agent Strategy

How We Generated $3.2 Million in Listing Opportunities With One Tactic

Tom Toole breaks down the simple video CMA strategy that recently generated $3.2 million in listing opportunities for his team.

May 26, 2026

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Agent Strategy

2 Business-Building Strategies Every Agent Needs Right Now (And 1 to Avoid)

Tom Toole breaks down the three real estate business strategies agents are using in 2026 and which ones are actually winning in today’s market.

May 19, 2026

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Real Estate News

A Fake Trump Truth Social Post Got Real Estate Agents Talking

The Knowledge Brokers Podcast weighs in on whether homeownership should be required to get a real estate license, after a fake Trump post sparked the debate.

May 19, 2026

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Agent Strategy

The 4-Point Daily Focus Plan for Distracted Real Estate Agents

Tom Toole shares a four-point plan to help real estate agents stay focused on income-producing activities when industry news threatens to derail their day.

May 11, 2026

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Agent Strategy

3 Conversations Costing You Real Estate Deals

Byron Lazine breaks down three real-world scenarios where agents lose control and shares the exact scripts to handle sellers and buyers effectively.

May 6, 2026

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Agent Strategy

How We Signed 100+ Listings in 5 Months (System Breakdown)

Tom Toole breaks down the exact systems his team used to take 100 listings in under five months and how agents can replicate it.

May 5, 2026

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Agent Strategy

How to Handle Compensation Rebate Requests Mid-Deal

Byron Lazine explains how real estate agents can handle commission rebate requests mid-deal without discounting their value or losing control.

April 29, 2026

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Agent Strategy

The Biggest Mistake Agents Make When Clients Get Cold Feet

Tom Toole breaks down the two types of cold feet objections agents face and the exact scripts to guide clients through them without being pushy.

April 28, 2026

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Real Estate News

Are Compass Leaders Warning Agents Against Private Exclusives?

Last week’s KBP discussed insider claims about Compass private exclusives and the Zillow ban. Judging by the comments, the conversation hit a nerve.

April 22, 2026

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Agent Strategy

5 Skills That Turn More Appointments Into Closings

Tom Toole shares five appointment skills and a proven practice framework to help agents convert more meetings into deals during peak selling season.

April 21, 2026

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