Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document. Founded in 2017, Curbio is based in Potomac, Md.

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RIS Media

MAY 4, 2022

In today’s overheated market many buyers are waiving home inspections to get their offer considered at all. But does that mean they should skip the inspection? Even after the sale, a home inspection is the best way for your clients to learn about their new home. Is the attic adequately insulated?

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

While there are many reasons as to why that is, technology in real estate certainly played a major part. Real estate technology has come a long way in a short time. Today, real estate technology has evolved to include smart phones, real estate robotics, and a host of other innovative technologies.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Lenders that may have been holding out on embracing automation and technology were forced to adapt at breakneck speed to continue to serve customers. Technology that had long been available, but never saw the level of adoption the industry would have hoped for, was now in high demand. Technology as the new table stakes.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 12, 2022

How long does closing take from here? Next steps include the home inspection, appraisal, and final paperwork. But the time required to process and underwrite the loan will be in large part what dictates the length of your closing. Average time to close. Source: Ice Mortgage Technologies , Data for Sept.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

Automated mortgage technology provider Lender Toolkit announced this week that it has integrated with Reggora , an appraisal management software company that focuses on modernizing residential real estate valuations for mortgage lenders. “We are excited about the integration of our platform with Lender Toolkit’s AI Underwriter.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Today, borrowers expect to close fast. A small issue within the title process can have an impact on the length of the closing process, impacting mortgage lenders and borrowers. Luckily, the technology and infrastructure we had in place at ServiceLink kept our client service uninterrupted.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. However, it was deemed as too challenging technologically so it languished. Job functions most likely to be impacted include sales, marketing and software engineering. trillion to $7.9

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. However, they have several more pressing priorities when it comes to what they’re investing in.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Even recently, with technologies like virtual tours or dollhouse-style immersive walkthroughs that provide floor plans, those services can be expensive and require special training and equipment and take a long time to collect data, Allen explains. And properties in the United States are very large and complex.”.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

You still have to make it through the house closing process, where inspections , credit problems, or paperwork issues can trip you up. The closing process fills several weeks as you navigate through multiple steps to make it to the closing table. How long does the house closing process take?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Further, Fannie notes, “Leveraging the wealth of big data, the power of advanced analytics, and the speed of technology, appraisers can perform desktop appraisals without physically inspecting the property.” AVMs do not consider such things nor can they provide an estimated value to adjust any sales prices.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Instead, investors bought the run-down properties in bulk sales. “We were eager to be able to close [the lawsuit] so we could get some relief for the communities.” Photographs show boarded up windows, tall grass, and trash-littered yards, which Rice said deterred owner occupants from buying the properties.

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The Residential Specialist

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

So, I took it upon myself to learn more about it and found that a new build may be expensive up front, but when we look at the one-, five- or 20-year projections, and after considering the new technology and energy efficiencies that builders add, it isn’t actually more expensive.” Diana Galavis, CRS, broker associate at Watson Realty Corp.

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HomeLight

APRIL 16, 2024

When you think of selling your home, you may imagine lengthy preparations, repairs, strangers in your house, price haggling, waiting, worrying, and trying to time the sale with a move. Alternatively, HomeLight can provide an all-cash offer to purchase your home through our Simple Sale platform. But what is Opendoor? What is Opendoor?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2021

Clear Capital’s suite of field valuations, real estate analytics, and platform technology solutions help servicers prevent fraud, check the accuracy of completed appraisals and broker price opinions (BPOs), conduct portfolio valuation analysis and updates, and help with disposition analysis on distressed loans.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

APRIL 10, 2024

There are plenty of ways for sellers to use the internet to make it known that their house is for sale to potential buyers, without having to rely on real estate agents and their access to the multiple listing services. The internet has certainly made that part simpler. Rescue” might be a strong word, though.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

Whether you’re an investor looking for a speedy sale so you can move on to your next deal or a homeowner trying to unload a property quickly to avoid financial strain, you’re in search of real estate cash buyers to purchase your house without a lengthy or uncertain process. Reduce the time it takes to close your sale.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

Worldwide sales of non-fungible tokens, better known – of course – as NFTs, catapulted from $94.9 But Ethereum was the first with a blockchain that enabled NFT sales. In this particular sale, Heckler worked out an arrangement to receive the commission distribution after the winning bid. million in 2020 to $24.9

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Real Trends

JULY 14, 2022

Coming off of a year that brought the highest number of home sales in 15 years , the market is starting to show signs of normalizing. Agents who reveled in the red-hot market may now be wondering how to keep their production up, with sales falling about 10% from 6.125 million sales to around 5.4

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Realty Biz

JUNE 20, 2023

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are two technologies that are being increasingly integrated into the real estate sector. Throwing Its Hat Into the Ring Apple’s headset is vastly different than many others on the market today, with the technology more closely aligned with gaming and entertainment.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

One of the world’s oldest sales maxims remains especially relevant in real estate transactions. While a home is usually a family’s largest purchase, it’s also a complex configuration of materials, technology as well as structural and mechanical engineering. Caveat emptor. Let the buyer beware. To be sure, there is some overlap.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

They assist sellers in accurately pricing their homes based on market conditions and comparable sales. For Sale By Owner Companies A for-sale-by-owner company in the real estate industry actively assists homeowners in selling their properties without needing a traditional real estate agent.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 10, 2023

With such impressive sales figures, some sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in California — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. Often, the decision to go for sale by owner (or, “FSBO”) is motivated by a desire to save on agent commissions. Fast Fasts for Selling a House in California.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 4, 2021

to uncover more info about how long the agents have been at the job, their sales volume, the areas they specialize in, and client reviews. Not fully using all technology. Use every bit of technology available for the listings you are interested in,” says Combs. Not getting an appraisal and a home inspection.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2022

Top iBuyer companies include Opendoor, Offerpad, Redfin Now, and HomeLight (we offer iBuying services through our Simple Sale platform). An iBuyer uses technology to value the home, sometimes performs a walkthrough, and may adjust the price based on the cost of needed repairs. One house, two different sales (iBuyer vs. agent).

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HomeLight

APRIL 15, 2022

They share photos of the home, complete a digital walkthrough, and have the property exterior inspected. After some email back-and-forth, they get their final iBuyer offer: Offer details: 98% of what a real estate agent estimated they could earn, minus a 5% service fee, a $2,000 repair credit, and 1% in closing costs. .

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Includes current issues and trends in AZ real estate & property inspection issues CE Sales Package #1 with Ethics: 12 of the 24 required hrs of coursework (9 mandatory & 3 general hrs). And the school exam was created to closely match the Arizona state exam. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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HomeLight

JULY 14, 2023

Are you a homeowner in Indiana looking to secure a quick sale for your property? In this guide, we’ll explore various avenues to fast-track your home sale in Indiana, from cash offers to hiring top real estate agents. Receive your offer in as little as a week and close in as few as 10 days.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 31, 2020

If we didn’t have them involved, I don’t know that we’d ever get to closing.”. Although many states require a real estate attorney’s involvement at closing , regardless of the complexity of the transaction, using an attorney is more than a formality. Herzberg , a real estate attorney at Vazquez & Associates in Miami, Florida.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

According to a survey of 135 real estate professionals by The Close in July 2021, up to 60% of real estate agents say that social media marketing is even more important for outreach efforts than their own company website. Before a property is listed for sale, it needs to be inspected. Including Your Repairs in the Listing.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The term iBuyer encompasses a list of companies including Opendoor, Offerpad, Zillow, Redfin, and HomeLight (we offer iBuying services through our Simple Sale and Trade-In platforms). Close in as few as 10-14 days. iBuyers leverage online appraisal technology to determine a home’s value and what they’re willing to pay.

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Imagine Your House

APRIL 28, 2020

Find a Real Estate Agent well versed in digital, virtual technology. Digital and virtual technology will work hand in hand to become your new best friend; and, one that is attached to a Real Estate Agent is key for you to have any type of success in getting your home sold during these times. Home selling times have changed for a bit.

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Real Trends

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. However, it was deemed as too challenging technologically so it languished. Job functions most likely to be impacted include sales, marketing and software engineering. trillion to $7.9

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HomeLight

JUNE 16, 2023

Editor’s note: Processes, rates, and services from real estate companies can change based on market conditions, housing trends, changes in technology, and customer needs. That can mean adding a home sale contingency to their offer, which makes it weaker and less attractive to sellers, or finding temporary housing between transactions.

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Point2Homes

OCTOBER 6, 2021

For example, the sale could be delayed due to the buyers’ request for inspections and appraisals. This contractual clause allows you to back away from a sale if the requirements you and the seller negotiated are not met. Technology is changing the way we buy homes in the 21st century. Be a Tech-savvy Buyer.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Timeline Management : TCs create and manage a timeline for the transaction, outlining critical dates such as inspection periods, financing contingencies, and closing dates. Their help ensures that they meet deadlines, preventing delays in the transaction. Their expertise helps ensure a smooth and compliant transaction.

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