RIS Media

MAY 15, 2023

Hopefully, as a successful real estate agent your income will continue to increase throughout your career. That’s certainly the case for 65% of the real estate agents we surveyed who reported a rise in their earnings from 2018 to 2019. Some years are more fruitful—whether that’s because of the market or individual business tactics. A… The post How Successful Real Estate Agents Invest in Their Own Business appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Aaron Drago, chief operating officer of Deephaven Mortgage, about the wholesale broker experience and how it can be improved. HousingWire: What are the current challenges wholesale brokers face? Aaron Drago: In today’s market, wholesale brokers face several challenges. Not only are they navigating a market that continues to bring changes and fluctuations, but they are also challenged with the need to interact with multiple different companies and platforms.

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Real Estate News

MAY 15, 2023

Shady lenders and vendors make big promises that are often too good to be true. Learn how to vet them, and how to spot red flags.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2023

The U.S. mortgage market faced a new “ refinance boom” when mortgage rates declined by nearly 200 basis points between November 2018 and November 2020, following the Federal Reserve rate cuts that were made to remedy the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York estimate the size of this boom in a new report.

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Real Estate News

MAY 15, 2023

The Speicher Group, with $1 billion in total sales, has joined Real, while Aaron Seawood's luxury Team Carte Blanche returns to Compass.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2023

The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals who have been previously recognized by the HW Editors’ Choice Awards. N ominations for HousingWire’s Women of Influence award are open now through Friday, May 19, 2023. Click here to nominate a female leader in the industry — a client, colleague, boss or friend — it can even be you! This is the last week to nominate a female leader in housing for the 2023 HousingWire Women of Influence award!

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 15, 2023

Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

The Piano Man has decided to trade out his 26-acre Oyster Bay estate, complete with two outdoor pools and a helipad, in favor of spending more time in Florida with his family.

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RIS Media

MAY 15, 2023

“El Chapulin Colorado” was one of the most popular Spanish-language TV series in the 1970s. The protagonist is a superhero “red grasshopper” who, despite often insurmountable obstacles, becomes our champion. Similar to the hardworking and industrious Chapulin, Latinos are the emerging champions of homeownership over the past decade. According to the National Association of Hispanic… The post Latinos: Champions of American Homeownership appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

Tequesta, Florida, the northernmost town in the Miami metro area, commands the highest beach-view property premium compared to non-beach-view homes in the area, out of all U.S. coastal towns analyzed by Casago.

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RIS Media

MAY 15, 2023

On a mission to connect women, facilitate communication and inspire the exchange of ideas, the Real Estate Network of Empowered Women (RENEW) program–created by RentSpree, a leading provider of end-to-end rental management software–continues to make strides toward a fully equitable future. With more than 100 individuals already active in the program, the organization is hoping… The post Women in Real Estate: Fostering Growth Among Like-Minded Professionals appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

The Pitch Battle offers real estate technology startups the opportunity to showcase their tech to industry-leading investors for the chance to win $15,000.

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RIS Media

MAY 15, 2023

Due to the overwhelming response in its inaugural year, RISMedia’s second annual Real Estate Rookie of the Year contest is expanding to include honors for five regional winners that will be announced in September, ahead of the national 2023 Rookie of the Year, who will be revealed and awarded during RISMedia’s Power Broker Reception &… The post New This Year: 2023 Rookie of the Year Awards to Include 5 Regional Winners appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

David Doctorow attributed Realtor.com's reduced traffic to a slower market and argued that his company's sites have superior engagement than competitors.

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Bigger Pockets

MAY 15, 2023

Tampa's housing market is hot. No pun intended, although it literally is pretty hot. Either way, here's what you need to know about it.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

Not only are there a lot of moving parts, but selling a home can also require a lot of preparation. As an agent, it is your job to help sellers navigate this process, but to help, it pays to know what they are thinking.

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RIS Media

MAY 15, 2023

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has published its third annual LGBTQ+ Real Estate Report, titled “The LGBTQ+ Journey to Homeownership.” “The report uses 30 different sources, along with our annual member survey, to gain insight into the journey to homeownership for the LGBTQ+ community beginning when they first strike out on their own,” said Ryan… The post Report: Relationships, Engagements and Marriage Are Major Drivers of LGBTQ+ Homeownership appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

UWM, Rocket and Fairway were enthusiastic backers of Freddie Mac's Home Possible mortgage in 2022, which lets low-income homebuyers put as little as 3 percent down.

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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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Bigger Pockets

MAY 15, 2023

The latest data from the Emerging Housing Markets Index is out. Here are the markets that made the top 20 list.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

You’ve heard the analogy used a million times, but is it accurate? Broker Troy Palmquist examines the very real differences between real estate agents and car salespeople.

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Bigger Pockets

MAY 15, 2023

Two real estate markets still look like they’ve got room to grow in 2023, even as home prices face downward pressure for high mortgage rates and days on market begin […]

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

Watch Dana Cadena’s Inman Access class to better visualize your future and create an actionable plan with tools designed to help impact your bottom line and find success in today’s market.

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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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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MAY 15, 2023

Truck Rentals From Home Depot Explained Are you looking to rent a truck at Home Depot? Maybe you have bought or sold a home and need a truck rental for your move. The Home Depot rent-a-truck option has become very popular with those making a DIY move. When you think of Home Depot, you naturally […] The post Renting a Truck at Home Depot Reviewed Including Costs appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

Inman's research arm, Intel, sought to gauge how agents, CEOs and entrepreneurs are harnessing a growing arsenal of tools in their quest to conquer everything from recruitment to notarization.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MAY 15, 2023

Address Change USPS – What to Know About Forwarding Mail Are you going to be changing your address? An address change with the USPS is a regular part of a home buyer or seller’s routine. The USPS change of address happens countless times monthly as relocations occur across the U.S. Mail forwarding with the post […] The post USPS Address Change: How Mail Forwarding Works appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

Mortgage brokers — who can shop countless loan products from any wholesale lender they choose — have access to a variety of alternative home financing options.

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RIS Media

MAY 15, 2023

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced it is accepting applications for the “Pitch Battle” competition taking place at the 2023 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit. This iOi Summit, the fifth annual, will take place August 29-30 in Miami, Florida. The Pitch Battle competition, presented by NAR’s venture capital arm Second Century Ventures,… The post NAR Invites Tech Startups to ‘Pitch Battle’ at Summit appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

If you want to stand out on Instagram, the things you do matter, writes Laura Viñalet, all the way from the content you choose to the follow-up analytics you evaluate.

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BubbleInfo

MAY 15, 2023

The inventory has been so low this year that any excess hasn’t been noticeable… until now. In a hot market, the additional listings will get picked up by the stronger demand. But there will be a point when excess listings start stacking up.

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Inman

MAY 15, 2023

Looking for more engagement and better results on Instagram? Let Sue "Pinky" Benson and her special guest help you get up to speed.

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Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.

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