The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As part of your due diligence, here are some factors to explore when purchasing land. Real estate agents: Real estate brokerages and their agents have access to the most significant number of properties for sale, including raw land.

Land

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We’ve learned a few things along the way, and if you’re thinking about selling your real estate brokerage firm, whether next month or five years from now, one of our biggest pieces of advice can be captured in two words — clean data. Valuation – The valuation stage can also be considered the preliminary due diligence stage.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

In fact, there aren’t many mortgage lenders, builders or real estate brokerages that haven’t at least fleetingly entertained the notion. CRE assets are subject to a myriad of regulatory requirements, zoning laws, and environmental considerations that don’t apply to home sales, requiring thorough due diligence and compliance measures.

Commercial

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2021

While addressing all of these issues is important, should we not have more stories and conversations about how brokerages can capture the most important stakeholder of all? Let’s dive into two areas that technology partners and independent brokerages can align to ensure that demand is captured and more at-bats are won. The homebuyer.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As someone who worked for a large, nationally branded brokerage for 30+ years, I had a front-row seat to many mergers and acquisitions. Owning a brokerage isn’t what it used to be More and more aging broker-owners are considering retiring or moving on from real estate. I would love to say they all went well, but they didn’t.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

She continued: “We did our due diligence and reviewed other brokerages. “We’ve wanted to bring our company to the next level for a while now, and by joining Compass, we know we can do that through increasing brand awareness and our average sales price,” Pimentel said in a statement.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

NEXA has accused Grella of causing the failure of a $24 million hangar-office property purchase and the brokerage firm is preparing to file an amended complaint. mortgage brokerage firm, with 2,726 sponsored loan officers and 247 active branches, per the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System ( NMLS ).

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

DMAR and SMDRA declined to answer questions submitted by HousingWire , but in a statement, they said the sale was in the best interest of association members and MLS subscribers following antitrust litigation tied to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and many major brokerages.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Piercy said savvy MSR buyers have instituted “counterparty diligence forever,” adding that regardless of the repurchase environment, that counterparty review [due diligence] “is critical.” If there is a risk, then they will expand that due diligence to see what else is there, and that’s how buyers protect themselves.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

DMAR and SMDRA acknowledged the sale in a statement Tuesday night , seeking to reassure its members. ” In their own statement released Wednesday night, the REcolorado board warned Denver-area Realtors that outside ownership of the local MLS could bring added uncertainty.

MLS

Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

For over 37 years I have been a consultant to brokerage firms, MLS’s, Association of Realtors, and other entities related to the residential brokerage industry. In addition to general advisory consulting, I was involved in nearly 1,000 sales or acquisitions of entities in this industry.

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2022

Maxwell looks to digitize the entire mortgage transaction with fulfillment, payments, and due diligence solutions. San Francisco-based Roostify, founded in 2012, said it helped lenders process more than $50 billion in loans each month, among them enterprise banks and independent brokerages. Presented by: Notarize.

Due diligence

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 (..)

Principal

Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2021

We can work with lenders to prepare their portfolios for secondary market trading through due diligence services, valuations and brokerage activity. “Originations are looking for surety of execution and profitable origination markets that are not capital intensive,” SitusAMC CEO Michael Franco, said. “We

Due diligence

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2023

When client-facing, agents can point to online ratings and further sources of information for their clients to conduct their own due diligence. Promotes agent team building From small teams to large brokerages, community service provides a platform for team building within firms.

Agents

Inman

MARCH 2, 2023

The digital homebuying solution that heavily leverages detailed online search and buyer due diligence before engaging its salaried agents now operates in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

The third deal in motion, also backed in part by investment properties, is now undergoing due-diligence review. It is an estimated 470-loan securitization — with no value yet assigned in the due-diligence documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Marketing

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The plug-and-play and brokerage routes. Another path to survival for some IMBs, according to Ludden, might be to convert to a brokerage operation. Most homebuilders … leave that excess [potential business] on the floor, but the smarter homebuilders look at that and go, ‘There’s an opportunity there.’”. loan officers] in pods.’”.

Banks

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Thus, lenders should conduct considerable due diligence into how their chosen ancillary system will connect and interact with their LOS to ensure a smooth process from both the borrower’s perspective and the back end. However, not all APIs are created equal, and biases may exist in the integrations between certain systems.

Lending

Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2021

Our offering has expanded to include a variety of lender solutions covering technology automation, mortgage broker solutions, fulfillment and processing (onshore and offshore, including SAFE Act activities), and whole loan and MSR brokerage. We now have over 1,000 professionals focused solely on the agency new origination side of the market.

Industrial

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.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

This exodus left many brokerages scrambling to replace them and upping their recruiting game. From national brokerages to local boutique offices, every single one of these real estate companies will try to convince you they are the best option. Let’s break it down brokerage by brokerage so you can find the one that’s right for you.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

You’ll pay a bit more than you will with Open Home Pro, but for luxury teams and brokerages, Spacio’s gorgeous custom-branded sign-in sheets and team reporting features are well worth the extra $5 a month.

Agents

Inman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Whether you're ready to cut ties or are just beginning to question their performance, this guide offers you the due diligence plan you need. COO Erin MCormick Torres knows that there are many reasons you may be looking at a staff member's suitability for their role.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

You can also opt-in to Freedom Trail’s broker recruitment program to be contacted directly by local brokerages that are hiring new agents. The MA & NH package includes required Core Course, Buyer Agency, Financing, Disclosures / Seller Due Diligence, 1031 Exchanges, Code of Ethics, and Conducting Open Houses and Developing a Safety Plan.

HR

Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Unlike traditional brokerages, their office provides training, award-winning technology and brokerage support – without charging agents a commission split. For example, agents learn how to perform due diligence on the property and neighborhood to ensure it aligns with the client’s needs before showing.

Residential

RIS Media

MARCH 28, 2021

What steps should managing brokers take to address buyers’ concerns and guard their brokerage from the risk of legal liability or other adverse actions? Increasingly, homebuyers worry about purchasing a home that might flood—and the risk of rising premiums for flood insurance. Be responsive.

Due diligence

Realty Biz

MAY 24, 2022

But after doing my due diligence I learned that JPAR was actually the perfect option to help me grow and scale my business. JPAR® – Metro Atlanta owners, Chris, Lisa, and Michael Schlitz, and Jeremy Constantino acquired Williams & Co International Realty LLC of Atlanta, Georgia on May 20, 2022. “I You should join us too!”

Due diligence

Realty Biz

JUNE 4, 2023

Investors, brokerage firms, builders, and in fact, modern-day buyers or sellers, mostly millennials, prefer using online routes to manage and close transactions. Real estate companies can invite investors and allow them to complete due diligence at their pace. Virtual data rooms provide a shared place for everyone participating.

Due diligence

RIS Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

United’s Bullseye cloud-based productivity platform is accelerating United’s strategic growth plan in markets slated for expansion, attracting brokerages in key markets to United’s national network, the company stated. We also had the option of going it alone as we have since our founding in 2013.

Due diligence

Real Trends

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Your brokerage will likely have an ongoing relationship with the vendor, so it's important to take the time and do the necessary due diligence before pulling the trigger. When it comes to real estate websites, it is vital to choose a vendor that fits the vision of your firm.

Due diligence

The Residential Specialist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

David Washington, CRS, has been active in many facets of the real estate business over the past 15 years, including inspection, appraisal and brokerage services. So, from initial walkthrough, contract terms, inspection, due diligence, etc., Education is key. Washington’s focus is on education and information sharing.

Due diligence

Realty Biz

MAY 24, 2021

Anyone can buy shares directly through their brokerage account, which makes REITs a simple investment for beginners. Today I no longer pick individual stocks or invest without deep due diligence in real estate deals. These come with several pros and cons, compared with their privately traded cousins.

Earnest money deposit

Realtor.com

JANUARY 12, 2021

“As a seller in this case, you can still accept the other or better offer as long as you are still in attorney review,” says Lukasz Kukwa , a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Westfield, NJ. ” For the most part, though, buyers more commonly back out of contracts rather than sellers. “It

Backup offer

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

About 74% of businesses have at least one Google review, real estate brokerages included. You can scroll through reviews to spot client comments on the brokerage’s real estate agents for intel. Search for a brokerage or an agent by name. Brokerages’ websites. The downside to Google reviews? Angie’s List.

Agents

Real Trends

JULY 28, 2023

When client-facing, agents can point to online ratings and further sources of information for their clients to conduct their own due diligence. Promotes agent team building From small teams to large brokerages, community service provides a platform for team building within firms.

Agents

HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Or, even from a brokerage trading house, that it takes 10 or 14 days once the wire’s initiated for the money to get to the escrow company.” Real estate contract contingencies are commonly associated with getting a mortgage, as lenders tend to do their due diligence on a property before they’ll put up the money for it.

Closing