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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Save time with pre-written newsletters from Market Leader Don’t have time to write three or more newsletters every month? Market Leaders advanced newsletter automation tool can help. Check out some fantastic pre-built designs on sites like Canva or Etsy. Need some great ideas?

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Secure a mortgage pre-approval As a rule of thumb, its best to have your clients obtain a mortgage pre-approval prior to setting up any searches and conducting property tours. Required documentation Save your clients some time by providing them with a list of the documents theyll need to get pre-approved.

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9 expert tips to close real estate deals faster & easier

Housing Wire

Pre-qualify your leads Honing your pre-qualification process will save you time and energy by ensuring youre focusing on potential clients who are ready, willing and able to buy or sell soon. For leads who are not ready yet, keep in touch with them regularly and provide value such as market updates or off-market listings.

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11 clever ways to use ChatGPT for real estate in 2025 (+ prompts)

Housing Wire

First, scan the web for the latest housing market data and local economic news related to [insert ZIP code or farm area]. Once you’ve suggested 3–5 great titles (with subtitles), please create the full content for the checklist, titled: “The Ultimate First-Time Homebuyer Checklist” (or your best title suggestion).

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Thinking of Selling Your Home? Take this Seller Litmus Test

HomeLight

You can check real estate websites or consult with a local agent to get an idea of average days on market and recent sale prices. This ratio compares your monthly debt payments to your income, and most lenders prefer a DTI of 43% or lower for mortgage approval. Use the map to navigate to any state or city.

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2 Florida Housing Markets Flagged for a Major Price Decline Risk

Marco Santarelli

A pre-approval for a mortgage is a must. The days of naming your price and getting multiple offers in a weekend are likely over. Research, research, research: Understand local price trends, inventory levels, and average days on market. Get pre-approved: Know exactly what you can afford before you start looking.

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The 10 Most (and Least) Competitive Real Estate Markets Right Now

BAM Media

10 Most Competitive Metros These are the markets where your buyers will face the stiffest competition, and where sellers are still calling the shots. Each of these cities sees more than eight shoppers per listing, and homes go pending in 10 days or less in many of them. sell above list, 10 days to pending Hartford, CT 11.3