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Launched in January 2018, The Close is a one-of-a-kind real estate website designed to give agents, teams, and brokerages actionable, strategic insight from our seasoned industry professionals and researchers. We cover real estate marketing, business development, lead generation, technology, and team-building strategies from the perspective of working agents and brokers who want to take their businesses to the next level.

We also strive to bring you the best insights from other disciplines, including cutting-edge psychology, business & marketing strategy, design, and disruptive technology. All for free—all to help you close more and close better.

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Our Team

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Matthew Avila
Matthew Avila
Content Editor
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Jolina Avila
Jolina Avila
Senior Content Editor
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Ysabel Garcia
Ysabel Garcia
Content Editor
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Andrew Wan
Andrew Wan
Licensed Broker
LICENSED BROKER
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Julia Del Rosario
Julia Del Rosario
Real Estate Staff Writer
CLOSE STAFF
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Manique Santos
Manique Santos
Community Engagement Specialist
CLOSE STAFF
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Nico Cabasi
Nico Cabasi
WordPress Specialist
CLOSE STAFF
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Hesed Joy Cabrera
Hesed Joy Cabrera
Social Media Specialist
CLOSE STAFF
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Gina Baker
Gina Baker
Licensed Real EstateAgent
LICENSED AGENT
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Melanie Patterson
Melanie Patterson
Licensed Real EstateAgent
LICENSED AGENT
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Brittany Wrenn
Brittany Wrenn
Real Estate Writer & Licensed Agent
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Nathan Weller
Nathan Weller
Insurance Staff Writer
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Luke Acree
Luke Acree
President at ReminderMedia
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Aloun Khountham
Aloun Khountham
Real Estate Writer
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Kaylee V. Sanchez
Kaylee V. Sanchez
Real Estate Freelance Contributor
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Shannon Sharpe
Shannon Sharpe
Real Estate Freelance Contributor
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Sean Moudry
Sean Moudry
Real Estate Broker, Close Contributor
LICENSED BROKER
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Jodie Cordell
Jodie Cordell
Licensed Agent & CE Instructor
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Kendal James
Kendal James
Licensed Broker
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Launched in January 2018, The Close is a one-of-a-kind real estate website designed to give agents, teams, and brokerages actionable, strategic insight from our seasoned industry professionals and researchers. We cover real estate marketing, business development, lead generation, technology, and team-building strategies from the perspective of working agents and brokers who want to take their businesses to the next level.

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