Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

In 2024, agents have two choices; learn how to run your entire business from the apps on your phone or tablet, or find a new career. These tools can help you cut your speed to lead time in half, market your business, generate and nurture leads, and even leverage bleeding-edge AI tools to 10x your productivity.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2023

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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Redfin

JUNE 23, 2025

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?

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2021

Despite all the talk about tech and disruption, agents continue to play a large role in the buying process. Statistics show that anywhere from 88–90% of home buyers with an agent and use that agent as their go-to source for information. Adept at sending the occasional market insights report?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Compass continues to expand its agent count. She continued: “We did our due diligence and reviewed other brokerages. There was no comparison; Compass’s technology and its agent-first approach reigned superior by far.” Team Pimentel was ranked as the No.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Back before iron-clad earn outs and claw-back clauses, I witnessed a time when two days after an acquisition announcement, the entire agent population walked out with the managers. The burden of proof rests squarely on the shoulders of the leadership team to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for the agents. That was fun.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

As a listing agent, showcasing your sellers properties in the absolute best light possible is a vital component of the service you provide them. This will set you apart from the competition, as many agents cut corners and do not provide this service consistently. This can make a big difference for newer agents just starting out.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Market conditions have certainly trended downward for residential or commercial real estate. Traditionally, joint ventures have been perceived as a means to diversify revenue streams and expand market reach, primarily within the residential sector. CRE firms are also suffering through the highest interest rates seen in years.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

When the time comes to enter the mergers and acquisitions stage, either to cash in or to accelerate growth, so many of these same professionals cast caution to the wind and step into the market with little to no experience or understanding of the possibilities. Making a plan. Instead, it starts with the “why.”.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2022

Eric Hill, an Atlanta real estate agent representing a nationwide homebuilder, had a plan to help more than 100 homebuyers get mortgages. Rising rates slowed the rate-term refinance train in the fourth quarter of last year, according to the CoreLogic report, moving the market toward purchase loans — and increased mortgage-fraud risks.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

The capital markets depend on the due diligence, transparency, and protection our industry provides to do its job. Low claims ratios are a testament to the work our agents do to eliminate items prior to closing.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2025

Online $293 Colorado Real Estate School CRE courses are designed by Colorado-based brokers, so courses are specific to the local market. Real estate license scholarships Cost can be a barrier for some aspiring agents, but it doesnt have to be. I started my career as a buyers agent on a RE/MAX team.

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Keller Williams

JUNE 12, 2025

The Unseen Process Behind Panelist Selection and the Impact of Sharing Models for Real Estate Success In 2024, more than 70 KW®-affiliated agents took the main stage at Keller Williams’ annual Mega Agent Camp (MAC). Every year, KW® market center leaders are asked to nominate high-achieving agents to appear as MAC panelists.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

If you’re a homeowner in Stockton looking to sell your property quickly and without the challenges of traditional listings, working with cash home buyers is a good alternative to the traditional market. But an agent can still be a strong asset.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

“This is a decision that our respective associations agree will help provide expanded and improved service opportunities for metro Denver realtors and licensees, the members of our Associations and REcolorado subscribers that depend on the MLS to provide the vital market information required to best serve consumers in their home buying and selling (..)

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Inman

JANUARY 7, 2025

Investor Zain Jaffer offers tips for conducting due diligence and presenting a competitive offer that's unencumbered by contingencies.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 14, 2025

With the recent slowdown in the Macon housing market due to high interest rates, now may be an opportune time to explore a cash sale, especially if you prioritize a quick and seamless transaction. Agents often have relationships with reliable cash buyers, saving you the effort of assessing multiple options.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

Almeida Realtor- Team Leader The American Dream Group Coldwell Banker Abhishek Shende Senior Principal Software Engineer Zillow Group Adi Pavlovic CEO Newzip Alnur Kassim-Lakha Director Mile Rock Capital Amy Macken Senior Vice President, Due Diligence Operations Consolidated Analytics Anaid Chacón Senior Vice President of Product Argyle Mortgage Arkadiusz (..)

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HomeLight

JANUARY 14, 2025

While the market has cooled slightly since its June peak, year-over-year increases in single-family home prices indicate that it remains relatively strong. Work with a reputable local real estate agent Even with a cash sale, working with an experienced real estate agent can streamline the process.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Virginia Beach’s housing market is cooling, with homes taking longer to sell. Work with a reputable local real estate agent Partnering with a real estate agent can streamline your cash sale. Agents often have connections with cash buyers and can recommend vetted, reliable investors.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Former arbitrage trader, current team leader and new Inman contributor Jen Berbas speaks to the vital due diligence role real estate professionals play for consumers, even after Sitzer et al.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

While I no longer am in the role of editor of REAL Trends, I remain active in reading about the industry, addressing industry groups about all the challenges in the market and am a Senior Advisor to REAL Trends and its parent company, HW Media. They used an outside consultant to scan the market and produce potential investors or purchasers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

It may be that many of the loan originators and real estate agents calling for major changes to the VA appraisal process are be those with the least amount of first-hand experience with the VA product. However, in several rural markets there is failure to meet this standard as appraisers may not even accept the order for weeks.

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BAM Media

JUNE 24, 2025

Every day, I see buyer agents make the same nine mistakes that kill sales, terminate agreements, and ruin their reputations. I’ve seen clients choose another offer just because the agent didn’t lock the door behind them. Showing Up Unprepared Showing homes without knowing the comps, days on market, or list-to-sale price trends is lazy.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2022

In relation other top 10 reverse mortgage lenders, Fairway stands out by making a concerted effort to cultivate more H4P business in an environment where many other reverse mortgage companies have spent much of the past 12-18 months focused on HECM-to-HECM (H2H) refinances, according to data compiled by Reverse Market Insight ( RMI ).

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HomeLight

JANUARY 23, 2025

Investors from both local and out-of-state markets are actively pursuing opportunities in the Bronx, drawn by New York City’s vibrant culture and abundant career opportunities. New York Citys housing market has slowed but remains strong , with the Bronx seeing increases in both sales and home prices over the past year.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2021

is opening substantial opportunities across many housing sub-markets. All of these markets benefit from an accurate understanding of valuation and property characteristics, but the data sources that power them leave out a crucial component: property condition. The waning pandemic in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Whether they’re targeting real estate agents , working in the consumer direct space or focusing on any other niche, lenders can capture the essence of their lending process and extend it directly to borrowers, creating an intuitive, engaging and unique journey using the right POS. Patrick O’Brien is co-founder and CEO of LenderLogix.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2022

You want to diversify your risk by investing in multiple markets. Even if you only jump into the market for a few years before you sell the property, you could walk away with a higher return on investment (ROI) than if you invested in an area with high costs and low growth. It takes a lot of research to get to know the market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But as history has proven, although the market fluctuates in the short term, it reaches new heights in the long term. Do your homework While some urgent situations are beyond your control (see: global pandemic), others can be largely pre-empted with due diligence. Even better?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

And we use AI in our DataMaster solution to do market analysis and support appraisers in how they’re developing appraisal reports. One area where there’s been a challenge for adoption of appraisal modernization has actually been in the real estate agent space. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 16, 2025

Although the local housing market has cooled slightly in recent months, it may still be a good time to consider a cash sale, especially if you prioritize a fast and seamless transaction. Work with a reputable local real estate agent Even when selling to a cash buyer, a real estate agent can simplify the process.

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HomeLight

MARCH 12, 2025

With signs of a cooling market , now could be a great time to explore cash sale options especially if convenience and a quick closing are your top priorities. Work with a reputable local real estate agent Even in a cash sale, working with a real estate agent can make the process more efficient.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 22, 2025

Is it just me, or does it feel like the housing market has been a rollercoaster for the past few years? The talk around the water cooler (or these days, the virtual coffee chat) is that the housing market is shifting, and surprisingly, it's becoming the best time to buy a house in years. Yes, you heard that right! It was wild!

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The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Key Takeaways: Take your time to research the market before you invest. Build a network of reliable professionals like real estate agents, contractors, and property managers. This plan should outline your strategy, goals, target markets, and types of investments. Do your due diligence on the property, and show up ready to bid.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 12, 2025

Florida's red-hot housing market might finally be cooling down after years of breakneck speed. Recent forecasts suggest that 24 housing markets in Florida will see price declines by early 2026. According to the latest data from Florida Realtors for March and the first quarter of 2025, the market is showing clear signs of normalization.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

While the local market is showing signs of slowing , demand from both local and out-of-state investors remains strong. This guide will help you find reputable cash home buyers in Asheville and walk you through the steps to achieve a successful sale in todays market. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days.

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