'Botox once a quarter. That's non-negotiable': Luxury realtors break down what they're spending on their appearance — and why

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Business Insider spoke to seven luxury real-estate agents across the country about what they spend to look good on the job.

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It may (finally) be easier to buy a home this year

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It was supposed to be the year that America's real estate market came back to life — until it wasn't.

Meet the real estate CEO who wants to reshape how Americans buy and sell homes

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It's almost 9 p.m. on a Wednesday in November, and Robert Reffkin is working the phones.

Ryan Serhant founded two apps that didn't take off but raised $45 million to help fund his third. Here's what he did differently.

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Ryan Serhant believes his new app will make day-to-day work easier for real estate agents.

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4 people who bought and sold homes without a traditional real-estate agent break down how and why they did it

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Real-estate agents are now TV stars as big as the homes they sell, according to 2 men who saw potential 20 years ago

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Ryan Serhant and his team of agents want to become the No. 1 real estate firm in New York City in their new Netflix show.

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I live in a Texas city that's one of the fastest-growing in America. I see why so many Californians are moving here — and the impact they have on home prices and traffic.

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Eric and Tammy Newland at Krauses Cafe in New Braunfels.
Eric Newland with his wife Tammy at Krause's Cafe & Biergarten in New Braunfels.

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Want to fire your real estate agent? Try this.

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Lewis Buckley (right) and Allan Wood (left), the entrepreneurs behind Hiizzy.com
Lewis Buckley (right) and Allan Wood (left), the entrepreneurs behind Hiizzy.com

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The rules for real estate have changed. Here's how you can profit from the upheaval.

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A $418 million settlement could help American homebuyers save tens of thousands of dollars. But the path to ownership is still lined with hazards.

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The homes your real-estate agent doesn't want you to see

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Real-estate agent commissions have barely budged over decades. Critics blame a shady practice known as "steering."

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