Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The team specializes in buyer and seller representation as well as new construction. In 2022, the Husky Homes team closed 121 transactions and more than $48.4 Compass launched operations in Wisconsin in 2021 and currently operates eight offices with 175 real estate agents. million in sales volume. It even ranked No.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With the seamless integration of the homegenius Platform, consumers can: Connect with experienced real estate agents. Through this offering, consumers may also be eligible to receive a rebate* at closing. Loan must close to be eligible for reimbursement of credit toward closing costs at closing.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

One potential stream that quickly comes to mind is the potential of capturing title and closing business. For the most part, many brokerages and real estate agents on the buyer’s side of the transaction have continued on with a “business as usual” approach until we have certainty as to the true impact.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When Gogo Bethke began her career in real estate back in 2011, the Romanian immigrant felt like social media was her only option to generate leads and close deals. “I Instead, the Michigan-based eXp agent created her Facebook business page shortly after passing her licensing exam in 2011 and named it “Gogo’s Real Estate.”. “I

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

You know what you do, but how do you explain it in such a way that a buyer understands your value, the required agency forms and everything involved to make it to the closing table? Should they consider new construction? Managing the transaction between pending and closing can be the most challenging part of the process.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Many homebuyers may find the added expense of new construction well worth it, due to the money they stand to save on renovations and repairs that might crop up in an older home. But homebuyers should also know that they can lower the costs of new construction right when they make the purchase through some smart negotiation tactics.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2023

Daryl Owen , the founder of top California independent brokerage Nationwide Real Estate Executives , is joining eXp Realty and taking 200 agents along with him. In 2022, his team closed $887 million in sales on 1,091 transactions, with an average home price of $740,000, eXp said in a statement Wednesday.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

“We’re operating within a labor and supply constrained economy inside a competitive real estate market, especially in the construction, renovation and closing spaces,” said Jeremy Wacksman, chief operating officer at Zillow, in a written statement. “We construction workers. Broadly speaking, there’s a dearth of U.S.

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

Editor’s note: This post will help answer the question: How much are closing costs in Georgia (GA)? Your closing costs may differ depending on your circumstances and the terms of your home purchase. When it comes to closing costs, the Peach State is one of the friendlier parts of the U.S. to purchase a home in.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 4, 2023

TorontoRealtyBlog Do you remember the good old days of pre-construction condominiums? I remember when, among other things, you could purchase a pre-construction condo with a mere 5% deposit. Nothing upon occupancy, and nothing until the condominium was set to close and you obtained a mortgage of 95% for the remaining amount.

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HomeLight

APRIL 20, 2023

Editor’s note: This post will help answer the question: How much are closing costs in Pennsylvania (PA)? Your closing costs may differ depending on your circumstances and the terms of your home purchase. While some fees are only a few hundred dollars, the final closing costs can run into the thousands.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 2, 2023

While purchasing new construction is indeed different from purchasing previously owned property, many misconceptions abound about new builds. With that in mind, we’re here to set the record straight on some easily busted new-construction myths that just won’t quit. New construction homes are more expensive.

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HomeLight

APRIL 13, 2023

You successfully negotiated an affordable price for a Nebraska home and are ready for closing. But did you remember to add closing costs? So, how much are closing costs in Nebraska? We’ll dig into the numbers with the help of Joanne McCoy , a top Lincoln, Nebraska, real estate agent with 17 years of experience.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Real estate agents and brokers , are you relying solely on that buyer drip you set up for your motivated and qualified clients? Look for new construction, even if your buyers don’t think they will like it. Flexible closing date!” ” Homework: Take a close look at your buyer clients. Has the drip run dry?

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

So, CHLA recently sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs asking for a fix to the VA prohibition against veterans and active-duty service-members using their own funds to pay broker agent commissions. Such opportunities may arise. All these homebuyer charges add up. We need to rein them in. Three yards and a cloud of dust.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

With record-low inventory nationwide, real estate agents seem to be hearing the same thing day in and day out: “I’d list my home, but where would I move?” For most agents, that’s the end of the conversation, ending the possibility of taking a new listing as well as facilitating the buyer side. Builders are closing loans in the 4.5

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

So, CHLA recently sent a Letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs asking for a fix to the VA prohibition against veterans and active-duty servicemembers using their own funds to pay broker agent commissions. Such opportunities may arise. All these homebuyer charges add up. We need to rein them in. Three yards and a cloud of dust.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 12, 2023

Buying a new construction home involves a different process than buying an existing home, and some people wonder if they need a real estate agent at all to buy one. While you technically do not need a realtor to represent you when you buy a new construction home, there are a few reasons it would be in your best interest to do so.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

The strongest agents are constantly analyzing their return on investment regarding how they’re spending both their time and their money. Results mean trackable, profitable, closed business. Strong agents are self-aware of the unintended consequences of allowing one negative thought to manifest.

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Coldwell Banker

AUGUST 3, 2020

South Florida’s real estate market continues to see a slow but steady recovery during the current coronavirus pandemic that changed the way day-to-day real estate business nationwide is conducted, from showing properties to prospective buyers, to the closing process and more.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2023

New construction in the area that competes with your potential listing Remember when builders provide in-house financing, they often can sell a more expensive home for the same payment as your resale. Know what’s going on with the new construction! Be the one who is their problem solver, not the agent who assumes they know everything.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

I don’t think this conversation is indicative of the overall market, but rather it would be completely irresponsible for me to not discuss it, given we are seeing a handful of deals not closing as scheduled. So now, let’s ask the obvious follow-up question once again: What happens when a buyer doesn’t close?

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 15, 2020

fstop123/Getty Images Few things are as exciting as purchasing a newly constructed home. So, before closing on a new-construction home, here are some things you need to consider. They don’t make ’em like they used to” is a common phrase that refers to the solid construction of many older homes.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2023

Bowlby noted that AmeriFirst never closed business. In its originations business, AmeriFirst kept its business purpose lending (BPL), providing four products, including debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans, bridge financing, investor construction loans and residential transition loans (RTLs). In 2022, AmeriFirst closed $2.5

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

Brian Parkinson, a loan originator at Alerus Mortgage , says that niche loans – including bridge loans, construction loans, doctor loans and professional series loans for CPAs and attorneys – are a great way to grab an agent’s attention in a market where referrals are critical. Niche loans consist of about 5% of Parkinson’s business.

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

TorontoRealtyBlog In my life, I have sold and closed on two properties that were a “primary residence,” and both times, I decided to welcome the new buyer with a kind gesture. On Monday, we talked about the nonsense that buyers often have to go through upon closing. That takes a special type of a **e to pull that off.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Understanding the role of a buyer's agent is essential in facilitating smooth and successful property transactions. Whether it's a first-time homebuyer or an experienced investor, a buyer's agent plays a crucial role in guiding clients through the complexities of the real estate market. Let's dig in!

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The acquisition was made for $250 million in cash and is expected to close by the end of this year, pending closing conditions and review, according to a release. The addition of Homesnap will increase the number of brokers and active agent users on CoStar’s platforms from approximately 100,000 to over 400,000, the company said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2021

. “Offering all cash is usually an effective bidding-war strategy, but the market is so hot that even the number-one strategy has evolved this year,” said Nicole Dege, a Redfin agent based in Orlando. Anything below list price, regardless of the terms, just can’t compete.”

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The Close

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

You may have read online that many real estate agents fail. So the questions are, “Why do real estate agents fail?” and “How do I avoid failure as an agent?” I will explain the seven main reasons why real estate agents fail and provide tips on how to avoid these mistakes. The answer is having the right mindset.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2022

1 agent in Tenafly, New Jersey and the No. 1 agent for the Bergen County. He helps me make sense of what my 12-agent team is feeling on the front lines, helping me to help my team be the best agents they can be. I also feel like a success when my agents are achieving their financial goals.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Krichmar, whose $100 million-plus origination volume in 2022 consisted of 77% purchase loans, expects LOs to be working longer hours to find referral partners, trying to close loans faster than the others and diversifying their mortgage product offerings to combat an industry that shrank by more than half this year. Barnes said.

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RIS Media

JULY 9, 2021

So how do we bridge the gap as the construction industry builds back up? The quickest way to address construction shortages is to make the most of the goods and services available. This can present a lot of risk to agents who need to get their clients’ homes market-ready. Changing Operations. Updating Homes to Meet Demand.

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The Close

JUNE 6, 2023

What’s the difference between a real estate broker versus an agent? Think of a broker as a leveled-up agent. They can open their own brokerage, manage agents, collect fees, and serve their own clients. An agent can perform real estate tasks for their clients, but only while under the supervision of a broker.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

This past December, my mother and father closed on their home of 35 years in Limerick, Ireland, after 10 months “in escrow.” They also recently closed on their purchase of a new home. In the process, they had to rent a home for four months between their sale and their purchase given “simultaneous closings” are not a practice there.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Are you wondering what to ask a buyer's agent before hiring them? Buyer agents play a crucial role in real estate transactions. They provide services such as guiding buyers through the home buying process, offering expertise in the local market, and assisting with negotiation and closing.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2020

I’ve talked to an agent and they’re like ‘Oh yeah, I had this coming soon and I already had an offer on it.’ Barbara Dopp, a Realtor with Keller Williams, Agents with a Smile , said that a homeowner who built a house in 2017 for $600,000 recently put it back on the market starting at $900,000. “We We had offers up to $1.2

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