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Qualia launches wire fraud protection product

Housing Wire

Qualia on Tuesday said the new product provides closing agents with the ability to securely collect and share wire instructions with buyers and sellers, and it features systems for earnest money deposit collection, automated wire matching, wire-sending integrations, wire fraud detection , and seller ID verification.

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Creative Ways To Win A Bidding War In A Competitive Market

Easy Agent Pro

By becoming familiar with local market dynamics, setting realistic budget goals, and working alongside an experienced real estate agent, you can position yourself as a powerful and informed buyer. Are there upcoming developments or infrastructure projects that could impact property values?

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“Back on the market:” How agents are navigating the uptick in contract cancellations

Real Trends

I have seen a lot of emails coming to me that say ‘back on the market,’” Warren, a Houston-based Compass agent, said. “I Anne-Marie Wurzel, an agent with Mainframe Real Estate. Mandy Nichols, an agent with Brixtone Real Estate. Thebe Warren has received some interesting messages in her inbox of late. “I It’s the sellers.

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Cash Deposits When Buying a Home: What to Know

Point2Homes

So, while cash may be king with home sellers and their real estate agents, the same is not true with financial institutions. Therefore, when purchasing a home — especially for the first time — buyers should have a strong grasp of how lenders treat deposits. Verifying Cash Deposits. Simplified Cash Deposits.

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From Startup to Industry Standard

RIS Media

based fintech company Earnnest is real estate’s go-to for digital earnest money in the U.S. As a busy real estate agent, George Clements was constantly seeking new technology to replace time-consuming manual tasks. “Collecting earnest money checks was always one of the biggest time wasters for me and the buyer. .

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7 Creative Strategies to Make Your Offers Stand Out in a Seller’s Market

The Close

Listing agents are flying high with attention on their listings. But, of course, buyer’s agents are always frustrated with the amount of work they are putting in, only to get shot down and have to repeat the process over and over again. CALL the Listing Agent. Nail the Offer Price & Earnest Money Deposit.

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Real Estate Investing for Beginners: Expert Tips for Buying Your First Investment Property

Redfin

You should identify a knowledgeable real estate agent who understands the local market and can help you identify promising investment opportunities. Scott Jones, the economic development director for the city of Manor, Texas , proudly showcases his community as a shining example of a location’s potential.