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Actionable entertainment, strategy, & insights from (and for) the world’s best real estate professionals
SubscribeLaunched 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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Gina BakerContent Strategist & Licensed Agent
Licensed AgentWith real estate licenses in New York and New Jersey, and a background in writing and editing, Gina combines her knowledge of real estate and writing to educate agents and brokers.
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Melanie Patterson
Editor & Licensed Agent
Licensed AgentMelanie Patterson is the Editor for The Close and a seasoned real estate professional with over 30 years of experience. Melanie has a diverse background in real estate sales, marketing, property management, and residential real estate investing.
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Brittany Wrenn
Real Estate Writer & Licensed Agent
Licensed AgentBrittany is a licensed real estate agent in Illinois with over 12 years of experience in the industry. She uses her sales, marketing, and business development background to educate agents and help them find sustainable ways to build their businesses.
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Julia Del Rosario
Real Estate Staff Writer
Close StaffJulia is a staff writer based in Manila, Philippines. She researches and revises most of our real estate education articles while creating evidence-based rubrics to provide unbiased data on the best real estate schools in every state.
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Jealie Dacanay
Real Estate Staff Writer
Close StaffJealie is a staff writer and expert on real estate education, lead generation, marketing, and investing. She has always seen writing as an opportunity to apply her knowledge and express her ideas. Over the years and through her internship at a real estate developer in the Philippines, Camella, she developed and discovered essential skills for producing high-quality online content.
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Kaydi Rainey
Senior Social Media Manager
Close StaffKaydi, The Close's Senior Social Media Manager, leads the social media team and oversees influencer marketing, content creation, reporting, and email marketing. Her efforts boost brand awareness, drive traffic, and support the business development team in identifying revenue opportunities.
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Kathleen Rock
Social Media Strategist
Close StaffKathleen, The Close’s Social Media Strategist, is an experienced digital marketer passionate about creating engaging, timely content that provides value to users. She stays up-to-date on the latest and greatest, as well as trends that run the Internet weekly.
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Hali Sils
Marketing Automation Specialist
Close StaffHali, The Close’s Marketing Automation & Email Specialist, strives to acquire, engage, and retain our newsletter audience. With over 130,000 email subscribers, she is dedicated and strives to entertain our newsletter audience with content you’ll love and, of course, a few memes.
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Manique Santos
Community Engagement Specialist
Close StaffManique is The Close’s Community Engagement Specialist. She swiftly addresses reader inquiries, concerns, and feedback across The Close’s social media platforms and email accounts. She aims to provide prompt and effective solutions that enhance overall reader satisfaction. She leverages social media channels to address issues and proactively engage with The Close’s readers, turning interactions into opportunities for brand advocacy.
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Nico Cabasi
WordPress Specialist
Close StaffNico is a multi-talented tech geek with expertise in computer engineering, graphic design, and web development.
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Emily Nitti
Partnerships Associate
Close StaffEmily assists our business development team with partnership management, sponsored opportunities, and logistics. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking while listening to a good podcast, cooking, and golf.
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Norilyn Ang
Business Development Associate
Close StaffNorilyn assists our business development team with partnership logistics, reporting, and billing. I
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Arlene TogononSocial Media Specialist
Close StaffArlene is a seasoned marketer with years of experience building and implementing strategies focused on social media marketing, video marketing, and web design.
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Hesed Joy Cabrera
Social Media Specialist
Close StaffHesed, The Close's Social Media Specialist, supports and executes the company's social media strategy. She drives customer engagement, builds brand awareness, and enhances marketing efforts by creating eye-catching graphics and visuals, crafting engaging copies, and meticulously scheduling social media content across The Close's social media platforms.
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Camille Alcarez
Data Specialist
Close StaffCamille is a data specialist for The Close with many years of experience in market research. She builds insightful reports and dashboard for the team, helping each department make data-driven decisions.
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Aloun Khountham
Real Estate Freelance Contributor
AuthorAloun Khountham is a freelance real estate contributor to The Close. Her real estate experience stems from over five years as a New York City real estate operations executive for a growing brokerage.
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Kaylee Strozyk
Real Estate Freelance Contributor
AuthorKaylee Strozyk is a freelance real estate contributor for The Close and Fit Small Business. Her real estate experience includes investing and flipping properties, and she also works closely with real estate agents and brokerages to grow their businesses through strategic online marketing and education.
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Shannon Sharpe
Real Estate Freelance Contributor
Licensed BrokerShannon is a multi-state licensed real estate broker with offices in North Carolina. She is a real estate subject matter expert, specializing in creating real estate content that empowers individuals at all stages of their real estate journey. Licensed in eight states, her strength lies not just in her expertise, but in her proven ability to translate it into actionable knowledge. She is committed to promoting a real estate educational content where everyone can learn and grow together.
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Sean Moudry
Real Estate Broker, Close Contributor
Licensed BrokerSean Moudry has been featured in REALTOR Magazine 30 Under 30. As the CEO of a real estate market center, Sean recruited over 115 agents in a single year.
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Jodie Cordell
Licensed Agent & CE Instructor
Licensed AgentAs a licensed real estate agent in Florida, Jodie built a successful real estate business by combining her real estate knowledge, copywriting, and digital marketing expertise.
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