Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2024

Agents are the lifeblood of real estate brokerages. Recruiting and retaining high-performing agents remains a critical challenge for brokerages, especially in the environment created by the National Association of Realtors ’ recent $418 million settlement in a litany of agent commission lawsuits.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). With its captivating and immersive experiences, VR has captured the attention of industry stakeholders, unlocking vast untapped potential.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As existing-home sales continue to slide and mortgage rates rise ever higher, all but eliminating any hope for refinance transactions, the title insurance industry is doubling down on technology. At the same time, firms overlook the cultural impact the technologies could have, causing us to underestimate their impact on society.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Berg told ALTA One attendees that they should be particularly wary of escrow account “shenanigans” and that they need to keep tabs on how builders and real estate agents are shifting funds around through escrow accounts. You as title agents really do sit in the center of this storm,” Adams said. “You It is brute force.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The impact of COVID on the real estate market is significant and has forever changed the way our industry operates. This change, while disruptive and uncomfortable for some, has provoked the rapid adoption of real estate technology, the likes of which we haven’t seen before.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. Since real estate tech changes by the hour these days, we did a deep dive into the most helpful AI tools for real estate agents on the market today. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Ashley Terrell, chief revenue officer at Milestones , about the value of real estate agents and why it is critical for the industry to start helping buyers’ agents justify their value not only during the 30-60 day transaction period but through the 7-10 year period of homeownership.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Mortgage Technology reported an adjusted operating income of $131 million in the third quarter of 2023, up from Q3 2022’s $126 million — despite the headwinds the mortgage industry is facing. Looking ahead to Q4 2023, ICE expects near-term cyclical headwinds in the mortgage industry to persist.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I am honored to be considered for this role. (…) I look forward to guiding my team as we set the pace to transform the residential real estate industry,” Greene said in a statement. Greene will report to Devi Mateti, president of the enterprise digital solutions team. “I

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The second thing that could happen is that more and more buyers will go directly to the listing agent, in which case they are clearly unrepresented. If an agent files a buyer’s agency agreement for me, the broker, to review, the work flows just aren’t there in our document management system,” Pearson said.

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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?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2023

Simplifile by ICE Mortgage Technology electronically connects people, technologies and data in the real estate transaction to streamline their workflows. Additionally, Simplifile alleviates inefficiencies in communication and document sharing between settlement agents and lenders.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Like the Department of Justice , the Federal Reserve has decided to weigh in on the real estate agent commission debate. Similar to the arguments made by the plaintiffs and their attorneys in the commission lawsuits, the authors of the paper argue that despite technological advances, agents still take a “high percentage commission.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has been sending shockwaves across nearly every industry, and real estate is no exception. While our industry is notorious for its lethargic adoption of new technologies, it is inevitable that AI will reshape many of the traditional and archaic processes that exist today.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

You mindset impacts your real estate success and successful agents are looking toward the future, no wallowing in the uncertain market. Market perception: “Smart agents have stopped complaining about the market ,” Tom notes. However, many agents haven’t adjusted to the new normal,” Tom observes.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Well, those are the types of conversations many agents are looking for right now, underscoring why your words post- commission lawsuit are more important than ever. Crafting a content and communication strategy that genuinely acknowledges their insecurities can pave the way for substantial agent recruitment and business growth.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Invest in continuing education: Get up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and technologies in the real estate industry by investing in ongoing education and training. Focus on client satisfaction and referrals: Prioritize excellent customer service and client satisfaction to build a strong reputation in the industry.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This AI-driven tool uses computer vision technology to evaluate the current condition of a property and provide a detailed assessment of its current market value and potential value post-renovation. The tool requires real estate agents to upload a minimum of 10 photos of the property.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2022

California-based nonbank lender Carrington Mortgage Services has invested in boosting the growth of its wholesale channel, with the latest announcements including a new loan processing technology and plans to increase the sales team. The technology is available only for full-doc government and non-QM loans.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Those who aren’t really familiar with the settlement services industry tend to think of a title agency as, more or less, the business that makes the closing happen and delivers a title insurance policy. And it takes a combination of technology, policy, management practice and overlapping layers of protection to do it.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Year to year, the evolution of computer technology can be staggering. In most cases, the advancements cause disruption— and opportunity—in every industry. Drone mapping is replacing manned aerial flyovers such as Google Earth , a technology the industry has relied on for decades. Bottom Line.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

At the Notarize Rewired event Wednesday on the panel, Home Buying After COVID, four experts talked about some of the largest pain points in the title industry. When asked if they could change one thing, or “wave a magic wand,” about the housing industry’s journey toward digital mortgage adoption, the panelists were clear: integration.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The real estate industry is a dynamic one that changes regularly. Keeping up with it means embracing new technology as it shapes the way we manage property searches, buying, selling, and just about every aspect of our daily business. Business, Technology, Internet and network concept.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Foglia Brandy has officially been with Cohen Closing and Title for five years now and is currently working as a closing agent and the director of business development. “I I lead a team of closing agents and marketers and work with them to help grow the business and expand into different areas,” Foglia Brandy said. “I Already a member?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Generative artificial intellegence, such as ChatGPT, is changing everything—a statement that comes as little surprise to anyone these days, and least of all to the many real estate agents whose markets are being saturated by artificial intelligence (AI)-empowered buyers. That means that agents need to become smarter, too.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The title insurance industry is built on service. So, what happens when it becomes much more difficult for title agents to find, recruit and hire the skilled labor so necessary to their core functions? Numerous studies suggest that employees in almost any industry want to be heard. We will soon find out. The tools of engagement.

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Realty Biz

MAY 15, 2023

Real estate technology, or Proptech, refers to the application of technology to the real estate industry. These platforms allow buyers and sellers to search for properties, view listings, and communicate with real estate agents and other parties involved in the transaction. How will Proptech affect real estate agents?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Long known for its salaried compensation for agents, Redfin is trying a new pay model in two of the nation’s largest housing markets to help boost its market share. According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman , the other aim of this change is to create million-dollar agents. “We

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

It basically ranges from this advanced technology that’s going to solve huge macro issues, and then the other end of the spectrum is that we shouldn’t unleash this thing. But one thing that everyone agrees with is that it’s a very advanced and powerful technology. It’s going to destroy the human race.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

While the real estate industry has witnessed the introduction of a number of spectacular and innovative developments in recent years, we still (sometimes unfairly) get tagged as “old fashioned” or “conservative.” Why is the industry still transferring money the old-fashioned way? There’s really no experience quite like buying a home.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Technology is at the core of everyday real estate operations. However, recent data breaches involving major players like loanDepot , First American Financial , and others have shed light on the vulnerability of sensitive information within the industry.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2021

The mortgage industry has not traditionally been the vanguard of digital adoption, particularly in data intelligence and applied machine learning. It has brought in interactive technology and cognitive business process tools as resiliency responses to the crisis. Consumers can succeed as self-directed digital learners.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Samsung's new Matter smart technology standard is a major step forward for the smart home industry. This can make smart home technology more integrated, streamlined, and accessible to consumers - and that’s a major potential boon to real estate professionals. Here’s what you should know about Matter.

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Real Trends

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Meanwhile, real estate tech innovation exploded, prompting strategic agents to learn how to leverage for the benefit of their business in 2023 and adjust their strategies to better meet the needs of increasingly savvy home buyers and sellers.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Photo Credit: AJ Canaria) In the real estate industry, the use of generative artificial intelligence has grown beyond just the composition of marketing copy, leading some to question other potential applications. We have a strong opinion on how AI will impact the industry and where it’s going,” Team began.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

When it comes to real estate, having a good property on the market is only part of the battle; real estate agents also need to have effective marketing and advertising strategies to reach many potential buyers. With this, it comes as no surprise that agents use a lot of technology in their day-to-day operations. 3d illustration.

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