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The best real estate podcasts for agents and brokers in 2024

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We curated a shortlist of the top real estate podcasts that provide useful information for agents at every stage of their careers. Whether you’re looking to stay informed or motivated, gain market insights, or learn strategies from the masters — our list of the best real estate podcasts for agents can help you level up your business in 2024.

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SoftPro unveils ClosingsLIVE, its closings communication portal

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SoftPro , the nation’s top provider of title , closing, and escrow software, announced on Thursday that it has launched ClosingsLIVE, a cutting-edge communication portal for real estate settlements. For instance, a realtor may have multiple properties in progress with more than one settlement agent.

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How to become a luxury real estate agent

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successfully closed on the sale of this luxury, 4,700-square-foot property on Park Avenue on the Upper East SIde of Manhattan for $13 million. I’ll show you what it takes to succeed as a luxury real estate agent in any market. I’ll show you what it takes to succeed as a luxury real estate agent in any market.

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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

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Not helping FHA, VA borrowers get off the sidelines Under current FHA rules, sellers can contribute up to 6% in concessions to FHA borrowers to cover closing costs, prepaid expenses and discount points. “But agent commissions have never been a closing cost from a buyer perspective. Grant said.

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FOA closes on sale of Incenter’s title businesses

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Finance of America (FOA) announced Thursday that its indirect subsidiary Incenter closed the sale of its title insurance businesses. The company previously announced that it would be selling its title insurance businesses in early February. for $100 million, according to a filing with the U.S.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

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As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients. So let your personality shine.

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MISMO searches for participants for closing initiative

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The Mortgage Industry Standard Maintenance Organization (MISMO) announced last week that the organization is looking for participants for an initiative focused on standardizing pre-closing title document data sets. MISMO hopes that the initiative will streamline the business process and improve the efficiency of the closing process.

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