Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job? What is next?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

“But agent commissions have never been a closing cost from a buyer perspective. We don’t even know if the buyer’s agent fee would be an allowable closing cost because they might not even be a material necessity to the transaction.” “VA loans are probably the best loans on the market.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, the tactical approach of regular check-ins and focusing on retention as a cornerstone of fortifying your real estate agent ranks is often underestimated or overlooked. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average tenure of an agent with a brokerage is six years.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers, the market is reshaping real estate once again, placing buyers on the back foot and swinging the pendulum back to favoring sellers. Real estate agents need to brace themselves for a shift as we witness a market more reminiscent of previous pandemic years.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

Broker Kathy Kaye and agent Lorraine Baker joined Coldwell Banker Warburg , a New York City-based real estate brokerage, the company announced last week. Kaye and Baker each bring $200 million in career sales volume to the firm, according to its press release. million in sales volume. In 2022, the team closed more than $28.5

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

These are all untrue and offensive words that come up when searching “Realtors” or “Real estate agents.” But even with all the negative nouns used to describe some real estate agents, the majority of real estate agents are professional and valuable. And before getting my real estate license in 2009, I had the same opinion, too.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

The surge in revenue was buoyed by improved agent productivity, a rise in average home sales prices and increased international production. “We Agent count at eXp kept declining in Q1 2024. The company revealed that it had 85,780 agents on its platform at the end of March, 2% less than one year ago.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

This piece will explore some of the key domains where AI is having the greatest impact for real estate agents, brokers and the innovative companies leading the charge. Their all-in-one platform allows agents to send out mailers to leads at scale, with personalized copy developed by AI and hand-written notes produced by robots.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. That partnership is everything,” Amy Breach, a Seattle-based Keller Williams agent, told HousingWire in late 2022. There will likely be fewer Realtors, the sales volume will be handled by fewer Realtors.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2024

In certain circumstances, the program would allow for inclusion of “an ‘interested party contribution’ [of] up to six percent of the sales price,” according to the original plan. The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) quickly lauded the development, according to an announcement issued by the organization.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In this new capacity, Greene will oversee operations, sales and customer service efforts, working to empower CoreLogic’s MLS clients. Greene began his tenure at CoreLogic in 2016, where he held key roles in strategic leadership and sales capacities. Greene is also a former real estate broker/owner and a U.S. Army veteran. “Our

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Inman

JULY 17, 2023

Not all real estate is created equal, and specializing in new developments requires its very own skill set, distinct from the resale market. If you’re thinking about getting into new development sales, here are five key considerations.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2021

Compass announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to buy San Francisco-based real estate transaction platform Glide , a deal that some California real estate agents may feel uneasy about. Glide, which was founded in 2017, provides tools like eSignature and the digitization of sales processing forms.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 13, 2023

And if you’ve been growing your business as a real estate agent, some of the top 10 skills detailed below won’t surprise you. Technology, too, is playing a larger role than ever as innovative tools make it easier than ever for agents to keep track of the finer details of every relationship they build.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

Despite yet another increase in homebuilder sentiment , the sales pace of new homes declined month over month in June, according to data published on Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). In June, the sales pace of new homes fell 2.5% from a month prior, but down 3.6%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

With home sales still at historically low levels and uncertainty over the commission lawsuits , real estate brokerage executives prize good leads more than ever. To convert these leads into business, the brokerage developed teams — also called units — headed by captains who are successful agents with high lead conversion rates.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

The addition of Carson’s tight-knit local culture and service-focused sales associates strengthen our position locally as well as across the Southern region,” Matt Lane, senior vice president and general manager for the Southern region at William Raveis, said in a statement. We look forward to our partnership with Carson Realty (CR).

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance unveiled its third annual LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers list and recognized 388 individual agents and teams for their 2022 production. billion in sales volume while completing 15,919.3 million in sales volume in 2022. million in sales volume. Recognized Alliance members amassed $8.53

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The team’s 16 agents are SERHANT.’s A core focus for The Home Squad has always been agent development and empowerment, and we believe this mutual philosophy that we share with SERHANT. In 2023, The Home Squad closed $86 million in sales volume, according to the release. s first in Orlando. In April of 2023, SERHANT.

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Real Trends

OCTOBER 31, 2022

They have also shone a light on the critical attributes needed by today’s real estate agents and property developers to survive and succeed. Onlookers warned us that this wasn’t the optimal time to develop and promote a new office setting. If we offer one piece of advice to aspiring agents, brokers, developers, contractors, etc.

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Real Trends

JUNE 10, 2022

Top-performing real estate agents and teams closed an average of 241.2 2021 was a banner year for real estate agents, and even more so for The Thousand agents and teams. closed transaction sides and sales volume of $253.8 However, sales volume was way up, with the average team closing $257.5 Low inventory?

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Real Trends

JULY 11, 2023

As existing home sales dropped 17% year over year in 2022 to 5.03 million homes , the median sales volume of National Association of Realtors’ members rose to $3.4 As would be expected, median sales volume tended to rise with experience level, with respondents who had two or fewer years of experience reporting a sales volume of $1.7

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The Close

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In order to endure this market, agents and brokers will have to adapt their property marketing strategies to generate leads and make the sale. Real estate professionals can use data analytics to make more informed marketing, sales, and business decisions. What Is Data Analytics in Real Estate?

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Brownstoner

JUNE 14, 2023

In addition to being a top producing real estate broker at Compass, Monica Breese is also a designer, interior decorator, and occasional investor in her client's development projects — a diversity of skill sets that qualify her to help improve a property's value.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

A year ago, in March 2020, on the heels of an active January/February that set the year up as a strong one for home sales, the reality of COVID-19 hit the U.S. “Our le adership team has experienced market downturns and challenges before, so we knew we wanted to do more for our agents and brokers—not less. total of 5.64

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One effective strategy to enhance a property’s appeal and facilitate a quicker sale is through the art of home staging. In fact, 97% of agents surveyed said they believe home staging… The post Staging Plays Crucial Role in Accelerating House Sales appeared first on RISMedia.

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RIS Media

JUNE 19, 2023

has named Kate Rossi president of Agent Engagement and Sales Leadership Development for Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors, the company’s franchise and owned brokerage operations. In this role, Rossi will lead a newly formed Agent Engagement team for Anywhere, spanning across all its company brands.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 2, 2023

Read on to discover how to find cheap houses for sale. These websites include images and detailed descriptions of the houses for sale. Look at Short Sales or Foreclosures When the owner fails to pay their mortgage, the lender can take back the property and evict the occupants. To find affordable houses, sort the list by price.

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RIS Media

JUNE 9, 2023

Smiling is mandatory during interactions, as all agents want to make the journey result in a happy ending, with satisfied clients who will hopefully have long memories. For buyers and… The post Sale or No Sale: Nightmare Scenarios REALTORS® Must Avoid appeared first on RISMedia.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

1 task is to help, support and lead your agent’s weekly and daily success. Yes, you also help with contract questions, but your primary job is to drive listings, sales and revenue. The speed of the leader (you) determines the rate of the pack (your sales associates). What are your monthly listings goals and sales goals?

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Inman

DECEMBER 15, 2023

LA's luxury condo market has never seen a sales price above $35 million. But some agents say that under the right conditions, a condo could sell for more — and it soon may be just the right time.

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HomeLight

APRIL 22, 2024

Sell Your Albuquerque House Fast With a Cash Offer Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Work with a reputable local real estate agent Opting for a cash home sale doesn’t mean going it alone; working with a reputable local real estate agent can be invaluable.

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Real Trends

JULY 14, 2022

Agents are in the midst of an unseasonably cool housing market this summer. Coming off of a year that brought the highest number of home sales in 15 years , the market is starting to show signs of normalizing. For listing agents, let customers know they are better off selling sooner rather than later.

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RIS Media

APRIL 4, 2024

I will examine the ramifications… The post The Impact of Low Appraisals on Home Sales and Mortgages appeared first on RISMedia. However, a low appraisal can disrupt the whole process and lead to complications for buyers, sellers, Realtors, and lenders.

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RIS Media

MAY 23, 2023

New home sales increased for the seventh straight month in April due to low inventory pushing an increase of demand into the new construction market. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, new home sales rose to a rate of 683,000, 4.1% According to the latest data from the U.S.

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2024

The Buyer-Agent Playbook is a new iteration of RISMedia’s biweekly Playbook segment, specifically centering on buyer agency and how agents are navigating the changes and trends in a post-NAR-settlement environment.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

An essential part of every real estate agent’s marketing plan should revolve around the community or communities they serve. Successful agents and brokers prioritize their connection with their communities. Here are a few things to consider as you develop your social media marketing plan with the community in mind.

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