The Close

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Let’s talk about your dream of starting your own real estate brokerage. After all, having your own brokerage means more money, more autonomy, and greater responsibility. I’ve launched two brokerages, invested in two more, and coached dozens of broker-owners. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Real Estate Brokerage.

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Broke Agent Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

What do you give as a closing gift? Who: The RBN referral network RBN (which stands for Real Buyer Network) is a real estate platform and referral brokerage that maintains a network of buyer and listing agents who pay a referral fee when clients complete a transaction with them. Here’s what to know — and how to get in on it.

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RIS Media

APRIL 15, 2021

In real estate’s latest power move to claim the industry’s data and convert it into an all-in-one service, CoStar has reached an agreement to acquire home-search portal Homes.com for $156M in cash. According to CoStar, the transaction should close in mid 2021, “subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory review.”

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Chicago-based @properties announced that it is launching a national franchise brand to offer broker/owners and agents access to the firm’s technology, marketing, training and business-development systems that have made it one of the top 10 brokerage firms in the country as an independent. 1 seller of new construction).

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Real Trends

MAY 26, 2023

Create a business plan to document your estimated startup expenses and create realistic short- and long-term goals for sales and marketing. Grow your network The more people you know in real estate, the more sales you can make. Build your brand Building a personal brand is critical in a competitive real estate market.

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Notorious ROB

APRIL 5, 2023

I’ll try very hard not to make this a total sales pitch and shameless plug, but… I make no guarantees on that front. Settlement : actual exchange of money or something else of value for what was purchased. The Closing, when wire transfers happen, documents and signed, and keys handed over is the Settlement step.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2021

a holding company that primarily operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fathom Realty, recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire hyperlocal data and technology platform, LiveBy, Inc. The purchase price is expected to be approximately $9.0 Fathom Holdings Inc. , million in cash and $6.0

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The Close

JULY 8, 2023

Idaho requires those seeking a real estate sales associate designation to: Be at least 18 years old Be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident Have a high school diploma or equivalent What If I’m Already Licensed in Another State? Readers of The Close can get 35% off with coupon code “ TheClose35.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 30, 2021

Or maybe, you signed a purchase agreement with a real estate agent and have heard nothing but crickets since. For added insight on what constitutes a “good agent,” we interviewed top real estate agent Jason Farris who completes 11% more home sales than the average agent in Fresno, California. Source: (Surface / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Though homebuyers tend to begin their search online , 89% of them ultimately purchase their home through a Realtor®. Realtor® fees cover the cost of both buyer’s agents and listing agents for home purchases. Other closing fees. These fees are a percentage of the home’s sale price, usually around 5%-6%. How much are they?

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The Close

JUNE 5, 2023

Nevada has reciprocal agreements with 16 states: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nevada, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia. You’ll find that some brokerages will ask for a 50-50 split on commissions.

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The Close

APRIL 16, 2022

We’ll walk you through the four easy steps, which include 60 hours of prelicensing education, passing Maryland’s real estate exam, applying for your Maryland real estate license, and finding a brokerage to hire you. Technology doesn’t always work as it should. Technology doesn’t always work as it should.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

People searching for a home can also browse Offerpad-owned listings and work with one of the company’s transaction managers to make a purchase. When selling to Offerpad, you skip many of the typical hassles associated with listing a home for sale, such as staging, showings, and open houses. What is Offerpad? Did you know?

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GeekEstate

AUGUST 4, 2022

Fifth Wall “announced commitments of half a billion dollars to close its inaugural Climate Fund, which launched with $116 million in August of last year,” according to CNBC. The capital will be invested “in software, hardware, renewable energy, energy storage, smart buildings and carbon sequestration technologies.”

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. They usually present a take-it-or-leave-it sale price. If you accept the offer, you’ll both sign a sales contract.

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In fact, the Pittsburgh housing market has seen the fewest number of homes actively listed for sale in 2021 The shortage of houses available for sale in Pittsburgh has led to higher demand and rising prices, especially in moderate-income neighborhoods. Homes for sale in Pittsburgh have a median listing price of $230,000.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

According to a study by the NAR , 87% of recent buyers purchased their homes via a real estate agent or broker. It only makes sense that a well-established brokerage is bound to have more options on offer than an independent real estate agent. This top-performing brokerage originated in 1973, founded by Dave Liniger and Gail Main.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

There are over 106,500 real estate brokerages and over 3 million real estate agents in the U.S. To best meet your homeownership needs, the real estate company you choose should have expertise in the local market, a high number of home sales under their belt, a quick turnaround on home sales, and a track record of ethical transactions.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 4, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many brokerage companies had to shift gears entirely. They were forced to focus on finding and implementing technology solutions and easy-to-manage processes their agents could utilize in order to keep their businesses moving forward. HomeSmart International was built on technology.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 18, 2021

Furthermore, over 500 brokerages have renewed their franchise agreements. These commitments to the brand preceded an acquisition by RE/MAX , LLC with the purchase of the North American regions of RE/MAX INTEGRA announced recently. In the second quarter, RE/MAX sold over 50 franchises in the U.S. and Canada.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2021

You’re finally ready to purchase your first home. Source: (LinkedIn Sales Navigator / Unsplash). When a buyer and seller use agents at the same real estate brokerage, or the same agent period, this is known as dual agency , which is a common practice among real estate companies in some states, though it isn’t legal everywhere.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform provides all-cash offers for homes nationwide, including in Dallas. We Buy Houses companies in Dallas typically promise to give home sellers quick, convenient all-cash offers, and exceptionally speedy closings, often wrapping up the property sale in as few as seven days. Phone: (844) 488-8455.

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HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2022

The average commission rate for a home sale is 5% to 6% , typically split 50/50 between the listing (or seller’s) agent and the buyer’s agent. Agents receive part of the total commission from their brokerage. Below is an example of how a 6% real estate commission is typically split in a traditional agent-assisted home sale.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Real estate agents market their listings on the multiple listing service (MLS) as part of their marketing strategy – something FSBO (for sale by owner) sellers cannot do on their own. The “listing” refers to “a home for sale” in industry terms. You have the time and energy to spend on the home sale process. Get Estimate.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2022

Processes, rates, and services from real estate companies can change based on market conditions, housing trends, changes in technology, and customer needs. In 2021, 32 percent of all home purchases were made with cash. For sellers, cash offers often mean a quick, convenient close with no contingencies. Request Offer.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When you choose well, your real estate agent will be your guide as you find your perfect home and make it to the closing table. We analyze millions of home sales to find buyer’s agents who will show you the perfect home with the right price. Attending the closing and ensuring it goes smoothly. Leverage technology.

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The Close

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Short for Internet Data Exchange, IDX is a real estate industry term that defines the technology and individual agreements between your MLS and individual agent and brokerage websites that allows them to display MLS listings online. This is why we strongly recommend agents and brokerages use WordPress for their IDX website.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2021

Nothaft opined that the shortage of homes for sale and record-low mortgage rates would drive price growth at the beginning of 2021, but added that “we do expect a moderation of home-price growth over the course of the year.”. She expects median price growth of somewhere between 4% and 6% in 2021. Villacorta.

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 17, 2020

® offers a comprehensive list of for-sale properties, as well as the information and tools to make informed real estate decisions. For example, it provides a quick snapshot of local markets like the median sale price and average price per square foot so you can estimate what a house is worth on the market in good condition. Realtor.com®

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GeekEstate

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Sellers can go to Opendoor.com, receive an offer for their home, sign and close on the date of their choice — a dramatic improvement over the traditional selling process which can take 100+ days. Opendoor has ambitious plans to reach nearly 38,000 annual home sales and $10 billion in revenue by 2023.

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Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Despite the pandemic led economic slowdown, there is healthy demand to purchase homes in the Nashville real estate market. There were 4,364 home closings (res plus condo) reported for the month of October according to figures provided by Greater Nashville REALTORS®. Pending Sales: 3,819. Average Sales Price: $344,000 (+16.3%

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 27, 2020

According to the association of local realtors (LVR), July had the most amount of home sales since 2017 with more than 4,000 existing homes sold. In July, the median sales price of previously owned single-family homes, which comprises of the bulk of the Southern Nevada's housing market, increased to $330,000, a year-over-year increase of 8.9

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2021

You should be able to count on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to honor an agreement. Yet, the DOJ filed a response last week balking again at any commitment to honor the agreement in response to our petition saying they should. NAR has forged ahead. Overall, real estate accounts for nearly 18% of the nation’s GDP.

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The Residential Specialist

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Prior to starting her own brokerage, she was the leading agent at the Crye-Leike Midtown Office for three consecutive years. Once you have found a breakthrough technology, share it with the REALTOR ® next to you. Three weeks before closing, their deal fell apart. After comforting her, Le went over his sales process.

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