Keeping Current Matters

AUGUST 27, 2020

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to do this. This paperwork (the pre-approval letter) shows sellers you’re a qualified buyer, something that can really help you stand out from the crowd in the current ultra-competitive market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

One of the ways that RMF approached the decision to tackle lowering the minimum age requirement on Equity Elite came from the product development team pursuing different options to enhance its offerings, similarly to the way the idea to streamline borrower qualification came about. How the idea emerged , age-restricted communities.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 8, 2024

This includes checking your credit score, saving for a down payment, and getting pre-approved for a mortgage. This includes checking your credit score, saving for a down payment, and getting pre-approved for a mortgage. What Is a Mortgage Pre-Approval? What Is the Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval?

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 16, 2023

“While you do not ‘need’ a pre-approval letter from your lender in order for your offer to be accepted, I highly recommend all of my buyers present it,” says Denise Shur , a Realtor® with 1:1 Realty in San Jose, CA. ” What is mortgage pre-approval? So is seeking pre-approval a good idea for you?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2023

A great Listing pre-qualification script pulls out critical facts so you can be best prepared to not just take the listing, but to price it right in the first place! Not prequalifying is unprofessional and can waste your time and the sellers. Always prequalify, 100% of the time! Price it to sell, not to sit. Shouldn’t it be you?

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First Team Real Estate

AUGUST 31, 2020

If you’ve read any tips for homebuyers then chances are you’ve heard that you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. The question is – how exactly do you get the pre-approval? Here are the steps you need to take to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan and the most important facts you need to get you there.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2022

Yes, a customer should be able to fill out a pre-qualification application digitally. Rates are rising. Refinances are falling. Inventory is contracting. Application fallouts are worsening. It’s getting harder out there. This is not an Amazon order. There are two critical problems with this. We’re not cavepeople. What a borrower wants.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2020

In creating its AutomatIQ Borrower solution, CoreLogic aimed to provide one consistent, objective and transparent workflow that lenders could leverage to validate applicants from pre-qualification to closing. For example, like other providers, we offer instant employment verification. “For But we don’t.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

Those who know me – at least, through TRB, are fully aware of my thoughts on pre-construction condos, the pre-construction condo industry, and the way that pre-construction condos are sold and eventually built. Your “Buying Pre-Construction Condos and CAKE! Time flies when you’re having fun, right?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 22, 2021

You may be wondering how affordability calculators work if you’re ready to get some numbers down on paper before showing up for a pre-qualification meeting with a lender. Figuring out how much house you can afford can feel like playing The Price Is Right. Get it right, and you move into your dream home.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2022

In a housing market vastly different from the pre-pandemic period, how can industry professionals position themselves to achieve growth despite these current obstacles? When it comes to business growth this year and beyond, industry experts agree that 2022 is the year of the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loan.

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Real Trends

JUNE 9, 2023

This is because the less motivated leads cover up the more motivated and qualified prospects. You have tons of buyers who say they want to buy, and ask to see homes but haven’t gotten pre-approved yet. There’s only one solution and that is to use buyer and seller pre-qualification scripts. You’re not alone.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You need to finish a state-approved pre-licensing real estate course. The value homeowners and property buyers possess is crystal clear: real estate and money. What quality do real estate professionals bring to the table. as a selling point? Of course, it’s their market, financial, legal, and advertising knowledge.

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Realtor.com

APRIL 29, 2021

To avoid this fate, make sure to crunch your numbers in our mortgage calculator or a home affordability calculator , and apply for mortgage pre-approval to see just where you stand in terms of how much house you can afford. Yuri_Arcurs/iStock; MattKay/iStock Buying a home and getting a mortgage typically go hand in hand.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. The actual professionals who many states call “brokers,” however, are called “managing brokers” in Illinois. 2] DID YOU KNOW?

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Windemere Buying

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

To set yourself up for a smooth and successful home purchase , getting pre-approved is perhaps the most productive first step you can take. The Pre-Approval Process There is an important distinction to made between two important steps of your mortgage application process: pre-qualification and pre-approval.

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Real Trends

MARCH 29, 2023

Most buyer qualification concerns are about money. There could be different concerns depending on if the buyer is pre-qualified, pre-approved or loan committed? If you are representing the buyers, ask the lender to call the listing agent and vouch for the buyer’s pre-approval. How qualified is the buyer?

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HomeLight

MAY 2, 2022

This week on The Walkthrough , Barrett Spray introduces you to his team’s “pre-listing box” and their tag-team approach to meeting new sellers. Lots of agents have a pre-listing package, and it’s a file or a folder of some sort that says, you know, this is who we are and this is what we do.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 30, 2023

Documentation and the Pre-Approval Process Pre-approval is a must for anyone looking to purchase a home. Be sure to have all of your documentation in order and ready to go before starting the pre-approval process. Regardless, there are many things that first-time home buyers aren't aware of when it comes to getting a mortgage.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 17, 2021

Explain the difference between pre-qualified and pre-approved. Too many people get a pre-qualification letter from their bank and think that this means they can close on the property. Help them get pre-approved for a mortgage. Are they set on moving into a move-in ready home? Understand their personal needs.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JANUARY 24, 2024

Unless you come into a windfall of money, most people need to get a mortgage in order to buy a home, so getting a mortgage pre-approval to find out how much a lender will allow you to spend is the first step. The process can be both exciting and perhaps a bit intimidating for some people. than you thought you could afford.

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Windemere Buying

JUNE 7, 2021

Getting pre-approved is a great first step for buyers, but there can be a number of hurdles in the process. Pre-approval is broken down into two steps: pre-qualification and pre-approval. Image Source: Getty Images 5 Mistakes to Avoid After Pre-Approval Being pre-approved doesn’t mean buyers are all set.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Pre-qualifying for a mortgage is often the first step toward owning a home. If you are a first-time homebuyer who meets certain credit and income qualifications, you could look at an FHA loan to get a lower down payment. If you’ve never done this before, though, you might not know where to start. Look at Loan Types.

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Lab Coat Agents

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Now you can email your leads immediately without waiting for them to opt in to receive your emails Lead Qualification Tools: Get to know and pre qualify your leads before you communicate with them Segmented Audience Creator®: You will build stronger relationships with your leads when you speak their language resulting in increased conversions.

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

TorontoRealtyBlog On Wednesday, I took a look at the pre-construction condominium market in Toronto and how prices and those sweet builder “incentives” look this fall. Today, I want to continue the pre-con theme and present you with a story that I’ve been holding on to for about a month now. We’ve heard of it.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Get Pre-approved Ahead of Time You should always get pre-approved before you actually start looking at homes you want to buy, but many people don’t. But beyond that, getting pre-approved ahead of time is a good chance to speak to a few mortgage professionals and get a feel for them, which leads to… 2.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 17, 2023

Pre-qualification of Leads Instead of spending hours on the phone trying to ascertain the seriousness or the preferences of a lead, Bing Chat can handle preliminary questions. By the time the lead reaches you, they're pre-qualified, ensuring that you only deal with genuine, interested parties. Let's explore.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 30, 2023

Include any qualifications you may have, such as being pre-approved or flexible on your closing date. Let the seller know if you’re pre-approved for a mortgage and are ready to move quickly. When you’re trying to purchase a house, it can be a stressful process. Provide References Include a few references in your letter.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Evaluate your current credit situation and make a game plan to clean up your credit score, if needed, prior to starting the pre-approval process.” Be sure to also clarify the difference between pre-approvals and pre-qualifications. According to ZIllow, in a competitive housing market, pre-approval is the way to go.

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Realtor.com

AUGUST 13, 2020

Step 1: Getting mortgage pre-approval. Step 1: Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Your first step shouldn’t be to check out homes; it should be to get mortgage pre-approval from a mortgage lender or broker. Keep in mind that mortgage pre-approval is different than mortgage pre-qualification).

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CT Homes

AUGUST 31, 2020

There is a huge difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval. Most lenders or mortgage companies will issue a pre-qualification letter after reviewing the credit report and taking verbal information on income, assets and employment. Completing a successful Real Estate Transaction is difficult.

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Kyle Handy

APRIL 8, 2023

Each aspiring agent must complete 180 classroom hours of pre-licensing education covering real estate finance, contract law, and real estate principles. Required Courses To become a real estate agent in Texas, you must complete 180 classroom hours of pre-licensing courses approved by TREC.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“But even expensive homes are moving quickly in this market, and shoppers should be prepared with a pre-qualification letter and the help of a trusted local agent who knows the pros and cons of their specific neighborhood and how to structure a winning bid that still protects a buyer in an incredibly competitive and high-priced market.”

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Kyle Handy

MAY 5, 2023

To summarize: Age : Must be 18 years old or older Residency : Legal US resident or lawfully admitted alien Background : No disqualifying criminal history Once you meet these basic requirements, complete the necessary pre-licensing courses, submit the required documentation, and pass the California real estate exam.

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Realty Biz

MAY 4, 2021

Listing Alert launched for the first time back in 2019 as a first in the class pre-MLS window for agents and brokerages to access properties before their competitors. The fact that the app has a matchmaking feature that automatically sends agents within the same brokerage alerts whenever a pre-market listing fits a buyer’s profile is nice.

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Ryan Serhant

APRIL 15, 2022

Meet the pre-qualifications. Meet the pre-qualifications. Meet the pre-qualifications. In Texas, you need to meet some pre-qualifications before you can start your real estate licensure journey. They say everything is bigger in Texas, from the sprawling ranches to the suburban family homes.

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