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First American Mortgage Solutions leverages technology to eliminate compliance issues

Housing Wire

Over the last several years, significant technology trends continue to change the way people interact and work, and collateral valuation is no exception. First American continues to innovate its valuation business by delivering instant access to property data; improving collaboration among appraisers, appraisal management staff and lenders; and implementing cutting-edge quality assurance tools.

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4 Ways to Incorporate Networking Into Your Daily Life

RIS Media

Networking. A delight for some, a nightmare for others. Whatever your feelings are about networking, it is an essential part of being a real estate agent. However, just because it’s necessary, doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun and personally fulfilling as well. We asked real estate agents across the country for some tips about how to network more effectively and consistently.

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Valuation tech special reports

Housing Wire

During the pandemic, many housing professionals saw firsthand how easy it is for the valuation process to be disrupted. With social distancing and lockdown orders, appraisers struggled to evaluate homes in a timely and effective manner. To solve this problem, the industry needed a way to automate the valuation process while keeping homeowners and appraisers safe.

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5 Considerations When Buying A House In 2021

Realty Biz

Purchasing your very own home is definitely one of the most common items that top the list of any adult’s bucket list. This is an achievement of a lifetime, given that a house also is one of the best assets for anyone to ever own. It doesn’t even have to be a mansion for it to be the best home for you. From small apartments to condominiums to a bungalow or a house with a sprawling garden, a house is truly a home when you make it yours in deed.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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Incenter’s virtual appraisal solution brings “arms-length” photos back to the remote inspection process

Housing Wire

As many real estate professionals saw firsthand, the valuation process was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. With social distancing and lockdown orders, inspectors and agents struggled to determine a home’s value without being there in-person. To help mitigate these pain points, Incenter Appraisal Management is offering remote BPO and remote inspection capabilities paired with AVMs.

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Do you Need a Health Savings Account? Here are the Pros and Cons

RIS Media

(TNS)—A health savings account, or HSA, allows anyone with a qualifying high-deductible health plan to set aside pretax funds to pay for approved medical expenses. Your money is held by a qualified HSA trustee (typically a bank, credit union or similar entity) to be used to pay for, or reimburse yourself for, these approved expenses. Who typically uses a health savings account?

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Coldwell Banker Expanding Footprint in New York

RIS Media

Thomas Gallagher and Michael Litzner, leaders in New York real estate brokerage and owners of Century 21 American Homes, recently announced an acquisition on Long Island and Queens, New York. The two co-broker/owners will acquire the assets of Coldwell Banker Realty on Long Island, a residential brokerage operation in New York, owned and operated by Realogy Brokerage Group.

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Reggora’s appraisal platform provides automatic status updates to all stakeholders to increase transparency

Housing Wire

There’s no denying the complexity of the appraisal process. With so many people involved – including the appraisal desk, loan operations, loan officers, underwriters, the IT/product team, borrowers and appraisal vendors – there’s room for error that could negatively impact the home buying experience. “Appraisal is one of the most time-consuming and inefficient parts of the lending process,” said Brian Zitin, co-founder of Reggora.

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How to Talk to Homebuyers About Digital Earnest Payments

RIS Media

The real estate industry continues to implement time-saving tools to streamline agent workflow. Have you added a digital tool to your business’ repertoire only to hit a wall getting homebuyers onboard with your new tech? Some buyers have used online banking for years and are happy to send digital payments. But there are still buyers who carry a checkbook and aren’t as comfortable with it.

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QVM Insights from Quantarium & Valligent Technologies delivers a standardized valuation process to reduce risk

Housing Wire

Real estate technology has changed rapidly over the last few years, and property valuation is no exception. Today, borrowers and lenders alike expect an easy and expedited home loan experience. And to make that happen, lenders need a solution that streamlines the appraisal process and eliminates potential mistakes. Appraisals are often time-consuming.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Sotheby’s appoints Lambrini Litsa as marketing manager

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Sotheby’s appoints Lambrini Litsa as marketing manager. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Sotheby’s International Realty Canada is expanding its luxury real estate marketing services in Ontario with the addition of Lambrini Litsa as marketing manager.

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Nationwide Appraisal Network’s valuation solutions allow lenders to select appraisers based on performance

Housing Wire

With an increased demand for appraisals across the country, the need for efficiency during the appraisal process is greater than ever. Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) is an industry-leading appraisal management company providing residential and commercial valuation services in all 50 states. NAN’s advanced data and predictive analytics provide lenders with a suite of valuation solutions that help streamline the appraisal process from start to finish, and stakeholders in this industry seek out

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Row House in Bay Ridge, a Co-op in Sunset Park

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a rental in Brooklyn Heights, a row house in Flatbush and a semi-detached house in Dyker Heights. Park Sope is popular this week, with other listings scattered across the borough. The least expensive is the Brooklyn Heights rental at $2,500 a month… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Row House in Bay Ridge, a Co-op in Sunset Park appeared first on Brownstoner.

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3 Symptoms of Real Estate Agent Burnout (And How to Beat It)

McKissock

Ever catch yourself feeling like you just can’t find the motivation to complete the work you need to as an agent? Feel like you’re caught in a perpetual state of “the Mondays” where even basic tasks business tasks like prospecting clients, replying to emails or answering the phone are impossible? You might be experiencing real estate agent burnout. Burnout happens — and it’s nothing to be embarrassed about.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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This Week’s Top Stories: A Bank Warns Canadian Home Prices May Peak Soon, and More Building Always Leads To Higher Prices

Better Dwelling

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s most important stories. Canadian Real Estate Market “Bubble” May Crest Soon, So Buyers Make Sure You Love That Property: BMO BMO is warning investors to make sure they really want that property, because they may be stuck with it for a while. The bank is seeing the […]. The post This Week’s Top Stories: A Bank Warns Canadian Home Prices May Peak Soon, and More Building Always Leads To Higher Prices appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Sponsored: Engel & Völkers Nova Scotia Attributes Success to a Community-Focused Approach

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Sponsored: Engel & Völkers Nova Scotia Attributes Success to a Community-Focused Approach. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction.

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NAR Virtual 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Begin Monday

RIS Media

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) will, on Monday, kick off its 2021 REALTORS ® Legislative Meetings, an annual event which will be held virtually for the second straight year due to lingering COVID-19 complications. While about 9,000 REALTORS® typically descend on Washington, D.C., for the Legislative Meetings each May, more than 13,200 are currently slated to participate in the 2021 conference, with registration still open. “The benefits and importance of NAR’s advocacy

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Exit Realty Lake Superior’s formula: Training, camaraderie, fun and confidence

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Exit Realty Lake Superior’s formula: Training, camaraderie, fun and confidence. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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Realogy Releases First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

RIS Media

Realogy Holdings Corp. recently reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. “Realogy delivered a very powerful first quarter. We generated a record $162 million in Operating EBITDA, grew closed transaction volume by 44% year-over-year, continued to expand market share, and improved our balance sheet to its best position ever,” said Ryan Schneider, Realogy’s chief executive officer and president. “Our strategic actions are enabling Realogy-affili

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Should You Sell Your House as-is Or Fix It Up?

Agent Drive

Selling a house is no easy feat in general. One of the important things you need to decide on is whether to spend time and money fixing your house up or just try to sell it as is. Here’s a helpful guide to help you decide whether or not it’s best to sell your house […]. The post Should You Sell Your House as-is Or Fix It Up? appeared first on AgentDrive.

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How We Do It

BubbleInfo

Peak efficiency in this insane market deserves more examination. Specifically, the listings that have so many showings that some buyers get shut out, but then only a small minority of them submit an actual offer vs. quality presentation and pricing that gets a better mix: Every buyer and buyer-agent should get a chance to compete.

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Women in real estate: Advancing diversity

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Women in real estate: Advancing diversity. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Real estate professionals who identify as women have made remarkable advancements towards equal representation in the industry.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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Century 21 Expands in Syracuse

RIS Media

Tom Lischak, principal owner of NAI Commercial and Bridgeway Residential, recently announced that his two entities will now operate as CENTURY 21 Bridgeway Realty. Lischak, with his son Alex, look to continue growing his commercial client base while his daughter Aristina Wagner will lead the way in expanding the company’s residential business throughout Central New York. “We expect the affiliation with CENTURY 21 Real Estate, the leader in brand respect and recognition, to play a vit

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Real Estate Remains Among the Best Cash Flow Investments for 2021

Mashvisor

The impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the economy has forced people to re-assess what to invest in.

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Total Home Valuex from CoreLogic leverages machine learning to simplify and standardize valuation

Housing Wire

One of the first steps in determining a property’s value is the use of an Automated Valuation Model (AVM). Using an AVM helps lenders quickly and accurately get an independent assessment of collateral value, which can streamline the home buying process for them and the borrower. With that said, not every AVM is created equal. When deciding on the right solution, it’s important to look for a model that will meet your specific needs.

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Cover Story: Fighting Back Against Wall Street Real Estate

RIS Media

How Morgan Carey Is Helping Brokers Fight Back Against VC-Backed Real Estate…and Win. Morgan Carey has been fighting all his life—for himself, for his family…for anyone who ever needed someone in their corner. Today he fights to protect the real estate industry from disintermediation and ensure consumers are paired with qualified REALTORS® (not algorithms) to navigate the most important transaction of their lives.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.

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Black Knight takes a holistic approach to the valuation process with unbiased solutions

Housing Wire

To streamline the appraisal process, lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs) need a trusted, one-stop resource to obtain cost-effective, transparent, automated and robust valuation solutions. To meet these needs, Black Knight offers a variety of proven options. “Our comprehensive valuation solutions are broad in range, deep in scope and include extensive data coverage.

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Struggling to get listings? This may just be the solution you need

Easy Agent Pro

What if we told you that, at least in the foreseeable future, the best way to get listings is to hang out with friends, family, pre-real estate colleagues and everyone else you know? In other words, be more sociable and have fun. Stop the cold calls and chasing expireds and fsbos. Put the quiver away; shooting arrows in all directions isn’t nearly as effective as what we’re going to suggest: Focus on SOI marketing for real estate.

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Radian’s valuation services leverage large-scale data to accurately price virtually any home in the country

Housing Wire

To effectively complete the valuation process, lenders and mortgage companies need access to accurate data. Radian’s Red Bell subsidiary offers two valuation services powered by real estate data and cutting-edge proprietary technology, to help lenders and other real estate professionals make decisions quickly and confidently: Radian Automated Valuation Model (AVM) and Radian Interactive Value (RIV).