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What agents must know about telemarketing consent

Housing Wire

“That’s really the three main areas that real estate agents should be focusing on.” The suit was dismissed earlier this year due to a failure to state a claim. But Shuster warned that when an agent offers listing services or marketing support to help sell a home, the rules change. “I

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19 real estate agent tips for beginners to kickstart their careers

Housing Wire

Maybe youve recently passed your real estate exam and obtained your license, or maybe youre simply thinking about becoming a real estate agent. Real estate is very much a learn on the job career, but luckily, there are many agents (like us!) Let us help you become successful faster with our top 19 tips for new real estate agents.

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Buyers agents are not just bright smiles that open doors were the guide our clients rely on to navigate the homebuying process. Thats why having a definitive homebuying checklist is an essential part of your agent toolkit. Related article Our 19-point house-hunting checklist for real estate agents & their clients 5.

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Westcor launches identity verification tool to help title agents prevent fraud

Housing Wire

The title firm has launched val-ID by Westcor, a tool designed to help title agents validate the identities of home buyers and sellers, according to an announcement on Wednesday. We are confident that this tool will be a game-changer for our agents, allowing them to perform their duties with greater confidence and efficiency.”

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Thinking of selling your real estate brokerage? Here’s how to prepare

Housing Wire

We usually represent the sell side of the deal and work with firms that range in size from small, one-office, 10-agent shops to the largest in the nation. This includes financials, organizational documents, agent productivity reports, operating metrics, vendor contracts, lease agreements, employment agreements, insurance documents, and more.

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Opinion: why real estate agents should serve their community

Housing Wire

Real estate agents and business leaders play a pivotal role in improving the cities in which they operate, making community service an essential value to their professions. Demonstrate your values to customers Buyers and sellers want more than just transactional relationships with their agents.

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What is Due Diligence in Real Estate?

Redfin

You put an offer on a home and it’s been accepted, now the due diligence period begins. In real estate, the due diligence period is the time between an accepted offer and closing. Table of contents What is due diligence in real estate? What happens in the due diligence period?