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Have you clearly defined your brokerage’s value proposition?

Housing Wire

Because of that, and several other reasons, gross margins for real estate brokerage firms are declining with no real end in sight. for the largest brokerage companies in the United States. The first cause of the decline is the growth in competition for productive agents and a variety of new brokerages. Now, they’re at 13.5%

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Xactus targets lenders through active listing data

Housing Wire

The monitoring solution also will enable the examination of current servicing customers as well as non-customer lists and alert loan servicers to possible short sales, the firm said. Xactus, with its mortgage verification suite, aims to close more loans quickly and enhance profitability.

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Customer Testimonials: Why They Matter and How They Speak for Themselves (And For Our Brands)

Realty Biz

At one point, he was going to have to do a short sale. Through the process of the short sale — even though they had an accepted offer for $270,000 — Simmons realized that because of market trends at the time, his client could sell for way more. Then the pandemic hit. The Outcome.

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Vickie Pizzarelli joins Engel & Völkers as a Real Estate Advisor

Realty Biz

Engel & Völkers of East Greenwich announced today that Vickie Pizzarelli has joined its brokerage as a real estate advisor, where she specializes in new construction, residential sales, foreclosures, and short sales. Vickie joins Engel & Völkers from eXp Realty.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Expands Its Presence in Charlotte, North Carolina

RIS Media

The brokerage, owned and operated by local industry veterans, Kathleen and Jim Rebhan, specializes in?residential relocation services, property management, corporate homes, REO and short-sale transactions. “We This marks the brand’s 23rd franchised office location in the state, the company said. Kathleen Rebhan, owner,?Berkshire

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Supporting Agents Every Step of the Way

RIS Media

Favorite part of your job: Seeing the enthusiasm and drive new agents possess after getting their first sale, contract or listing. It’s also important to find a brokerage that provides mentorship and training. 1 tip for new agents: Show up. You recently opened a new office, and have another set to open in the coming months.

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WELL KNOWN TAUNTON FIRM BECOMES THE NEWEST CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED COMPANY IN SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Realty Biz

a global industry leader and the most recognized name in real estate*, is strengthening its presence in Southeastern Massachusetts with the affiliation of a local brokerage, Realty Network Associates, Inc. NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation, and settlement services.