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9 expert tips to close real estate deals faster & easier

Housing Wire

Since our income is (usually) tied directly to closings, many real estate agents wonder how to close deals faster. Faster sales not only allow us to help more clients each year, they also help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety that come with a commission-only career. Who are these motivated clients?

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What Is a Probate Sale? Understand This Real Estate Transaction

Redfin

Key takeaways: A probate sale is a court-supervised process for selling a property owned by someone who has passed away. The process involves court appointments of an executor or administrator, property appraisal, and court confirmation of the sale. What is a probate sale? Now, let’s get started.

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Selling a House in Poor Condition: Five Steps to a Successful Sale

Redfin

Consider which option fits your goals: Traditional sale: It’s possible, but you’ll need a real estate agent who’s comfortable marketing distressed properties. Choose one who works with investors or handles estate and probate sales. Work with your agent to balance buyer appeal with your financial goals.

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How to overcome call reluctance forever  

Housing Wire

A real estate agents guide to fearless proactive lead generation By Tim and Julie Harris Call reluctance is a career-killer for real estate agents. In 2024, the National Association of Realtors reported 243,600 FSBO sales, 365,760 expired listings, 81,200 probate sales, and 67,399 divorce-related sales.

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Man vs. Machine: Joe Lonsdale on the Real Estate Agent’s Role in an AI World

BAM Media

Register now at BAMBBQ.live If you’re wondering whether artificial intelligence will replace real estate agents, Joe Lonsdale has an answer. Spoiler: the best agents will thrive. The Best Agents Win. And so, does it replace all agents? The idea isn’t that agents disappear entirely. The middle of the pack?

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Distressed Property: What It Is And How To Invest

AAOA

Probate Sales: With probate sales, people sell properties as part of estate settlements after the owner has passed away, oftentimes to distribute assets among heirs. The heirs may want to get the property off their hands quickly, which can translate to a cheaper sale for you.

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Opinion: What agents should know about selling probate real estate

Real Trends

For those seeking real estate investment opportunities, probate sales offer a unique and often overlooked niche. By understanding probate real estate and its intricacies, savvy investors can unlock potential gains while assisting families in the difficult process of settling an estate.