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How to build a comprehensive real estate online presence

Housing Wire

A well-designed and captivating digital platform instantly conveys professionalism, credibility and exclusivity — and the opposite can turn customers away. To add a more immersive element, consider incorporating virtual tours or 3D walkthroughs to give potential buyers an up-close experience.

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Brokers prepare for changes after Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit verdict

Housing Wire

There will also be years of appeals about the legal standard used in the case and other issues,” Kelman wrote in a blog post. In the weeks leading up to the verdict, the National Association of Realtors already updated its guidelines to let agents list homes for sale that don’t offer a commission to the buyer’s agent.”

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

Emails are easily forgotten, end up in the spam folder, or are never opened at all — but a letter in the mail ensures you occupy your audience’s mindshare for much longer. People remember snail mail simply because we don’t receive much of it. Direct mail is a memorable way to stand out among cold callers and social media influencers.

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7 Wellness Homes for the New Year

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Keeping up with a regular wellness routine is a breeze when you have top-notch spa amenities, private pools, saunas, and sports courts right at home, just a few steps away. Continue reading 7 Wellness Homes for the New Year at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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GSEs’ cash window loses some luster

Housing Wire

Landy explained that lenders selling their loans through the cash window can become “reliant on what the GSEs recognize as being worth a pay-up.” The cash window works well for lenders who have not set up the backroom operations to deal with swap transactions and the sale of those securities to investors.

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Housing 2020 recap: Demographics popped the housing bubble boys

Housing Wire

9, in another article for my blog , I made the case that the economic conditions for the AB model had been met. On average, purchase applications showed double-digit growth year over year, from January up until March 18. If it doesn’t make it, then COVID-19 did take demand away this year that could be made up early next year.

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How to Use Divorce Buyout and Home Value Calculators

HomeLight

Get Estimate Editor’s note: This blog post is meant for educational purposes, not legal advice. Sell the house and split the proceeds: This is often the simplest solution, ensuring both parties walk away with their share of the equity. Equity: The amount of equity that has been built up in the home.