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Writings from the mind of Brett Keppler. 

Realtor, Team Leader, Brokerage Founder and Creator of Nekst.

Don't Waste the slow Real Estate Season: Build a Better Business in 12 Weeks

If the market has slowed, now is the perfect time to work on your business instead of stressing about what isn’t happening in it. This article breaks down how to use the 12 Week Year framework to improve your personal life, relatiionships and your real estate systems to ensure when things pick back up, you bounce back better than ever.
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How to Reach Task Box Zero and Take Back Control of Your Day

Task Box Zero is the real estate version of Inbox Zero - a clean task list by the end of each day. This article outlines practical strategies using Nekst’s Real Estate Transaction Management Software to keep your workflow tight, communication efficient, and your focus on what drives real growth.
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The Most Common Real Estate Transaction Fires (and How to Prevent Them)

Most real estate transaction mistakes are preventable with the right systems in place. This post breaks down the five biggest fires agents face during a deal - and how Nekst helps stop them before they start.
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Scaling a Real Estate Team Without Going Broke

Scaling a real estate team without systems is a fast track to burnout and wasted money. This post breaks down the hidden costs of hiring too soon and shows how tools like Nekst and automation can help you grow profitably and sustainably.
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The TC Bottleneck: When One Person IS the System

When one person becomes the entire transaction system, burnout is inevitable and growth stalls. This post explores how to fix the TC bottleneck using structured processes, smart delegation, and real estate workflow automation tools like Nekst.
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Stop Being the Boss Everyone Complains About: How to Actually Lead Your Real Estate Admin Team

Great admin teams don’t need perfection. They need clarity, structure, and respect. This article explores the most common pain points for real estate admin staff and offers practical solutions to help team leaders create a stronger culture and a more scalable business.
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The Essential SOPs Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Run a Successful Business

Success in real estate isn’t just about closing deals. This guide outlines the key Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) every agent needs to streamline transactions, improve client experience, and scale their business with ease.
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AI? Facebook? Coach? - Knowing the Right Place to get the Right Answer to Any Question

Lately, I am finding myself defaulting to ChatGPT for answers to everything. Such as "help me develop a marketing plan for divorced couples" to "what can I make with ketchup, carrots and left over left-over ham". But more often than not, ChatGPT is letting me down when it comes to providing quality answers to my questions. So I am in the process of re-training my brain to indentify the best source for the different types of questions that I need answered.
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