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Qualia’s platform allows title companies to automate their internal workflows for more efficiency

Housing Wire

The Qualia platform includes modern, cloud-based products that provide the transaction infrastructure for title and escrow organizations of all sizes, from smaller agencies and real estate law firms to multi-state operations operating at scale. What makes Qualia’s title and escrow products unique is the ability to achieve an unparalleled level of internal team connectivity, as well as connectivity with other transaction parties — such as lenders, brokerages, vendors, underwriters, banks and cons

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Home flippers were busy in 2022, but profits sank

Real Estate News

The number of homes flipped last year reached a two-decade high, but average gross margins declined, and market conditions may deter flippers in 2023.

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Title and escrow product guides

Housing Wire

Closings can only move as quickly as information is able to be exchanged and acted upon between a title and escrow company and its partners. True automation of a closing process end-to-end — whereby not only a title and escrow company’s workflows are automated, but their partners’ resulting workflows as well — is only possible once all parties operate on a shared system.

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7 Things to Consider Before You Overprice Your Home

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

The Dangers of Overpricing a Home The reason why you should not overprice a home is simple. It won’t sell! In addition to not selling when you overprice your property, the odds are stacked against you that it will sell for what it should if appropriately priced from day one! Selling a home can be […] The post 7 Things to Consider Before You Overprice Your Home appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Worst of the Week: Bad Real Estate Pics for March 26th-April 2nd, 2023

Broke Agent Media

Welcome to this week’s selection of bad real estate pics straight from Instagram. The week, we hit up the beach, the desert, Candyland and more! #1— Rain Shower Dupe When you want a fancy rain shower without the cost. This seems so unsafe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Real Estate Fails (@badrealestatepics) #2— Flower Wood This isn’t exactly what I had in mind when I said I loved wooden wall panels.

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Stigmatized Properties: Everything Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

Disclosure of Haunted Homes, Paranormal, Ghosts, and Murder What is stigmatized property, and do you need to disclose them? Stigmatized properties always bring lively discussions among buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. Whenever Halloween rolls around, it is a perfect time to discuss one of the more ghoulish real estate disclosure laws issues.

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9 Tips to Sell a Home With Pets

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

Preparing Your Home For Sale With Pets Many sellers ask a real estate agent, “How do you sell a house with pets?” This is a question that gets asked a lot in real estate sales. In my thirty-seven years as a real estate agent, I’ve been asked this question numerous times. Selling a house with […] The post 9 Tips to Sell a Home With Pets appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Trending TikTok Sounds To Use Starting April 2nd, 2023

Broke Agent Media

Every agent needs to prioritize creating captivating content on TikTok, but it’s not always easy to find inspiration. This week, we’re taking the guesswork out of creating TikToks with viral potential with trending TikTok sounds. #1— Who F*cked Up This House?? Ever seen something at a listing that could be worthy of a spot on Worst of The Week ? This sound, while a little loud, could be a super funny TikTok about a terrible listing photo.

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Audience Deal Show: 3-Unit Rental with Red Flags vs. Pricey Fix and Flip

Bigger Pockets

Don’t think you can find cash flow in a high-priced market like Florida? What about doing a fix and flip with today’s rising rates and high-priced renovations?

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Take Advantage of the Many Ways YouTube Can Be the Perfect Real Estate Marketing Tool

Realty Biz

In 2022, the average person watched over 19 hours of online videos per week. If you want to connect with real estate buyers and sellers, you need to take video seriously. Despite the success of short-form videos on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, YouTube is still the preferred platform for viewing video content online. If you want to generate qualified leads and sell more homes, launching a real estate YouTube channel can be well worth the effort.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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How to Change Your Financial Life with a Money “Reset”

Bigger Pockets

For so long, early retirement has been THE goal of those chasing financial independence.

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How to Find Investment Property Hotspots

Mashvisor

Pinning down some of the best investment property hotspots can be a pretty straightforward process—when you have the right tools, that is.

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10 Ways ChatGPT Will Transform Multifamily Industry

Swiftlane

The multifamily industry is booming, and with increasing competition, property managers and owners are looking for new ways to streamline their operations and boost their bottom line. Enter ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI natural language processing model that can revolutionize the way the industry operates!

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2023 US Taxes, Rates & Brackets: Your Complete Guide to Taxes

Marco Santarelli

Taxes in the US Explained Taxes are important for any society, including the United States. But the US tax system can be confusing because there are many different rules to follow. In this article, we'll explain the basics of the US tax system. There are two main types of taxes in the US: federal taxes and state taxes. Federal taxes are collected by the government, including income taxes, payroll taxes, and estate taxes.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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Second Chance Apartments: Overcoming Barriers to Secure Housing

Swiftlane

Introduction Everyone deserves a second chance, and housing is no exception. For those who have faced difficulties in the past—such as bad credit, evictions, or a criminal history—securing a stable and safe living situation can be an uphill battle. This is where second chance housing and apartments come into play.

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Lease-Up Marketing Ideas & Strategies in 2023

Swiftlane

What is the meaning of lease-up? Multifamily lease-up is a term used in the real estate industry to describe the process of marketing, leasing, and stabilizing the occupancy of a newly constructed or recently renovated multifamily residential property, such as an apartment complex or condominium development.