Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

Our successful owners routinely gather to share winning business strategies, discuss joint business ventures, and help make each other even stronger, displaying an unbeatable combination of know-how and camaraderie.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Though its overall mortgage strategy has apparently not changed, Rocket Mortgage is undoubtedly ramping up its initiative to hire local loan officers to win purchase business. The Detroit-based lender plans to recruit up to 500 LOs by the end of 2023, more than triple the current local LO pool.

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Rent, Buy & Sell

JULY 30, 2020

Hundreds of agents, both from large firms and small businesses, are competing to win the attention of college graduates, new families, retirees, and brick-and-mortar businesses. You are confident in your skillset – you know the market, closing costs, local listings and comparable HOA fees, you know it all.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

the National Association of Realtors (NAR), et al kicked off this week in a Kansas City, Missouri, federal courtroom, there is a lot at stake for consumers and business competition. These local MLS broker marketplaces work in favor of consumers every day. As the trial of Burnett v.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

Saunders said brokerages rely on a handful of “anchor agents” who close multiple deals each month to uphold the business side of the brokerage. We really have an opportunity to have the cream rise, and they are going to create their own very unique, very tailored, very educated boutique brokerages on the local level,“ Saunders said. “It

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Top 10 mortgage lender and servicer NewRez is restructuring its distributed retail mortgage business, which has resulted in cuts to regional and divisional managers. NewRez said the restructuring will position LOs to generate their own business while also executing on in-house servicing leads.

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First Team Real Estate

DECEMBER 10, 2020

When Covid hit earlier this year in March and local businesses were forced to shut down for safety regulations, the real estate industry was quickly deemed an “essential service”. However, not all businesses were able to continue operating amid the pandemic lockdown.

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First Team Real Estate

DECEMBER 9, 2020

When Covid hit earlier this year in March and local businesses were forced to shut down for safety regulations, the real estate industry was quickly deemed an “essential service”. However, not all businesses were able to continue operating amid the pandemic lockdown.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Real estate brokerage eXp Realty has entered into an affiliated business agreement with Orlando, Florida -based title fi r m Citrus Closing Group , according to an announcement on Thursday. “We This is the second title-affiliated business agreement eXp has announced in the past year.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Its centralized call center business model, which Rocket relied upon to dominate an unprecedented refi market , isn’t as durable when interest rates are high, there are few refi opportunities and having strong relationships with real estate agents is what brings home the bacon. Its parent Rocket Companies rode the wave to a stunning $9.4

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

She hadn’t started her real estate business there yet, and she was lonely — so to meet new people, she decided to throw a holiday party and invite anyone she could. “I I had parents with kids, owners of the local businesses, whoever I could get to come to our party, and it ended up being such an amazing gathering.”

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The post Grow Your Local Real Estate Business With Facebook appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

He is a strong, well-rounded leader with decades-long experience overseeing large businesses and managing high-performance teams in a disruptive industry, with a self-described ‘obsessive focus on the customer,’ all of which makes him uniquely qualified to lead RE/MAX Holdings through its next phase of growth.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Altos Reports Altos Reports help real estate professionals generate new leads, close more business, and stay one step ahead of the market. Product Fast Facts #1 Altos offers real-time market insights for any area in the country, delivered via beautifully designed, interactive market reports that are custom-branded for your business. #2

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

Once you create your content, you can use Meta Business Suite to boost posts on Instagram or Facebook, or create customized and targeted ads to reach your desired audience. By sharing relevant content and local market analysis, you can position yourslef as knowledgeable and trustworthy.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Belonging to a real estate team at the beginning of my career unlocked a door of endless possibilities, allowing me to network with other agents’ existing connections, receive referrals and grow my business through these partnerships. Beyond my internal team, I have my dedicated “partnership team.” This team includes: 1.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

While the news of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement in the commission lawsuits may have created panic at some brokerages , local Realtor associations and Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) said they were not only anticipating the news but were prepared for it.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Before joining Path & Post, Smith was a Realtor , broker and partner at LOCAL Realty North ATL for three years. Operated by business partners Brad Nix and Becky Babcock, Path & Post operates mostly in north Atlanta. She aligns with our team’s core values of respect, unity, and the golden rule.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

WREA is not incorporated in Illinois, does not maintain its principal place of business there, has no offices, property, employees, or business operations in the State, is not a member of NAR, and played absolutely no role in enacting, enforcing, or implementing any NAR rule.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We’re on a mission to become the most valuable platform powering business growth for our agents and brokers,” Blake Elmquist, Realtor.com’s vice president of the seller category, wrote in an email. “We In its attempt to topple Zillow as the No. 1 listing platform , Realtor.com has launched a sell-side agent tool kit.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I am a big believer in developing a brand for your real estate business from Day One. I recently spoke with a colleague who, after spending years establishing their brand , received a cease-and-desist letter from an existing business with the same name. While you might not need it in the short term, it can pay dividends down the road.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2023

Rocket Mortgage is looking to hire local loan officers at a time when mortgage rates are high and the industry remains heavily reliant on the purchase market. I wouldn’t call that (hiring local LOs) a shift in model. Rather, Rocket is simply focused on the purchase market now, just like most other lenders in this market.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

The incident left agents from all across the country scrambling for workarounds to navigate the disruption to their marketing and property sales efforts, the North Bay Business Journal first reported. It’s also been challenging for agents to keep track of sold properties since the attack as their local MLS system has been out.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Use these seven strategies to avoid overpaying taxes, save money, and better manage your business. Identify business deductions Every business has ordinary and necessary costs, such as office equipment, marketing , accounting, and insurance , that are tax-deductible.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

The NAMB is affiliated with 12 state associations and represents the interests of more than 993,000 licensed and registered mortgage originators, as well as 68,000 licensed mortgage broker and mortgage lender businesses, according to its website. Roomvu is backed by REACH, the venture capital arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The company is partnering with Union Street Media, a leader in business strategy marketing, providing integrated campaigns across web, mobile, voice, search engine optimization and social media, and Realforce (previously Adfenix), which simplifies and streamlines the technology stack for real estate marketing. Meanwhile, Philip Hegge, U.S.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

“With Elite Financing Group’s current book of business and their local relationships, we have the potential of nearly doubling our mortgage closings,” across the country over the next year,” Joshua Harley, CEO of Fathom said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

There’s a time and place to be humble, just not when you’re marketing yourself and your business. Be a local market expert Once potential clients know the basics of title insurance , they’ll be ready to dive into the specifics. They’ll soon discover how different the industry can be across states and localities.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Or, ‘I love referral business!’ Work with your ASPCA or local shelter for a specific format. Get good press for this through your local papers and TV stations. Serve apple cider or partner with your local coffee house to cater the event. Submit press releases to your local media. Consider a fun run for charity.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2023

It is clear we have significant work to do to increase the number of women in leadership roles — in both the professional association and the business side of the industry. The business leadership skills the Council provides have also positioned it as a model for the industry, organized real estate and political action committees.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2023

First Internet Bank is shutting down its consumer mortgage business due to a steep decline in mortgage volumes and the negative outlook for mortgage lending that is forecasted to continue for the next several years. It will also include the company’s local traditional consumer mortgage and construction-to-permanent businesses.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In its motion, Hanna Holdings claimed that it should be dismissed from the suit because it does not transact business in Missouri, and the neither the company nor any of its affiliates have Missouri contacts. Hanna Holdings, Douglas Elliman, Realty ONE Group and HomeSmart International also filed motions to dismiss the suit.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized the rule on small business lending, which fulfills a mandate from Congress and aims to increase transparency while mitigating discrimination. For decades, the government has assembled data pursuant to Congressional mandates on residential mortgages,” the CFPB said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2022

LOs and a lot of us today want control back in the process, whether it’s the sale process or how to structure teams, how you get business,” Covey said in an interview with HousingWire. “I Hiring local, top talent. It’s the local relationships. I think all of that control has been removed in the bigger box retail.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Borrowers can work with a NAF Concierge, powered by OneSource, to find local movers and set up key utilities like electricity, gas, and water. In April, NAF announced it would enter the joint ventures arena to go after the purchase business market. The firm ranked as the 32nd largest lender originating $4.7

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

million in sales volume, according to a news release. “Keller Williams teaches agents to run profitable businesses with good margins and reserves, and in my eyes, exemplifies this given they are one of the few private brokerages that still exist,” Leung said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

This move comes as @properties aims to expand its business and enhance legal support across its portfolio of enterprises. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing various legal aspects of @properties’ fast-growing business. @properties announced the promotion of Branden Lopez to the position of General Counsel.

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