Thu.Jan 26, 2023

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9 Real Estate Automation Tools to Save Time and Energy

Tom Ferry

Let’s talk about real estate automation… Here’s a hard truth to start today’s blog… Real estate agents in 2023 need to be doing more than any one person can manage in a day. You need to be putting out more marketing, having more conversations, generating more leads, and setting WAY more appointments than you were […] The post 9 Real Estate Automation Tools to Save Time and Energy appeared first on Tom Ferry.

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Flagstar Bank makes big cuts to retail mortgage operation

Housing Wire

Two months after receiving the Federal Reserve ’s approval to merge with New York Community Bank, Michigan-based Flagstar Bank is reducing its footprint in the retail channel and laying off hundreds of staffers, according to laid off employees. “I just got news this morning that the company is scrapping retail outside of where the bank footprint is,” a former Flagstar Bank regional manager posted on social media.

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Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

Keeping Current Matters

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to buy a home, here’s why it makes sense to move before the spring market picks up.

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Affordability improves, as do hopes for a good spring  

Housing Wire

Affordability has improved in the mortgage market since December, thanks to declines in mortgage rates and a slowdown in home price appreciation. Here’s a spoiler: Industry experts believe this trend will continue for months, signaling that a good spring is ahead. “It’s been the rise in prices [and] interest rates that have constrained affordability,” Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae, said in an interview.

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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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The luxury key for 2023? Maintain relationships and ‘be obsessed’

Inman

"We are really not in the real estate business…We’re in the relationship business,” said luxury broker Dolly Lenz at the final session of Inman Connect New York on Thursday.

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Real estate coach John Cheplak on reaching clients: ‘Go deep, not wide’

Inman

When it comes to reaching your clients, old and new, it’s all about going deep, not wide, according to real estate coach John Cheplak, who spoke at Inman Connect New York on Thursday.

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Expansion-hungry APM acquires over two dozen Lend Smart branches

Housing Wire

California-based lender American Pacific Mortgage (APM) announced an asset purchase agreement with retail lender Lend Smart Mortgage on Thursday in its latest move to drum up production across the country. APM bought assets that include about 25 branches from the Minnesota retail lender Lend Smart. APM also acquired a database of referral partners as well as the branch leases that they had, Bill Lowman, CEO of APM, said in an interview with HousingWire.

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Ryan Serhant: Interactive media is the next big thing in real estate

Inman

At Inman Connect on Thursday, the SERHANT. CEO dished with Inman's Lockhart Steele on the rise of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, virtual worlds and a more inclusive real estate industry.

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Black Knight offers new servicer solutions to curb foreclosure, late-stage default

Housing Wire

Black Knight recently added the Collections solutions to its suite of solutions as a way for servicers to keep customers in their homes during periods of financial hardship. The Collections solutions are geared toward helping to prevent foreclosure and late-stage default by making qualified assistance options timelier and more accessible to both homeowners and servicers, Black Knight said on Thursday.

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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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PLACE’s Chris Suarez: ‘We need that Day-1 vibe today’

Inman

According to Chris Suarez, who spoke at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday, the "Day-1” mindset should be applied by real estate professionals if they want to stay competitive.

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JPAR® Executive Laura O’Connor Receives Recognition on Swanepoel Power 200

Realty Biz

JPAR® Real Estate is proud to announce that Laura O’Connor has been recognized by real estate Swanepoel Power 200. The SP 200 Watchlist acknowledges up-and-coming residential real estate brokerage leaders who are making their way up the power ranks in the industry. I am honored to be included among so many influential names in the real estate industry,” said Laura O’Connor, president, and COO of JPAR® Franchising.

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Adapting and refreshing your coaching and training programs for 2023

Inman

In this week’s video column, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck discuss how brokers should review their business plans to focus on the skills agents need to be successful in this new market.

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Coldwell Banker Around the World: January 2023

Coldwell Banker

Maybe it’s the influence of The White Lotus, but it seems like everyone is dreaming about “la dolce vita,” these days. And when you start to explore the many regions of Italy and all they have to offer, Tuscany may be the perfect location to start your Italian chapter. The post Coldwell Banker Around the World: January 2023 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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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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Short and long form video tips from social media strategist Katie Lance

Inman

Author and strategist Katie Lance told an audience at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday that putting yourself out there on video isn’t about getting popular, and all that matters is trying.

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Om in the Home? 5 Home ‘Wellness’ Features You Might Spy in Listings—Are They Worth It?

Realtor.com

Photo courtesy of Zimal Contracting and Restorations via Houzz In the “before times,” you probably didn’t think much about the importance of a mudroom for dropping bags and shedding shoes before entering the main house. The same goes for special antimicrobial surfaces or tech-driven details like touchless taps. Yet, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic roared through our lives, health and wellness features have become top of mind in home design.

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How these agents found success in the face of tragedy

Inman

Amanda Marsh and Amie Quirarte shared their personal experiences at Inman Connect New York on Thursday and talked about channeling endurance and resilience.

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Canadian Real Estate Prices Expected To Fall Further: Bank of Canada 

Better Dwelling

Canada’s central bank doesn’t see the country’s real estate slump ending soon. Bank of Canada (BoC) shared its expectations for housing in its latest Monetary Policy Report (MPR). The central bank expects falling home sales to find a bottom in the near future. However, it won’t be enough to stop housing from dragging the economy, […] The post Canadian Real Estate Prices Expected To Fall Further: Bank of Canada appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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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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Federal court rules in favor of NAR in longtime DOJ probe

Inman

District court judge sets aside DOJ demand for information from the NAR on buyer broker commission and pocket listing rules.

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5 Ways to Articulate Today’s Unique Buying Opportunity to Home Buyers

Broke Agent Media

BAM Key Detail: During an epic hour-long BAM webinar with David Childers, the president of Keeping Current Matters (KCM), Byron Lazine asked how agents can articulate to consumers the unique buying opportunity present in today’s market. During this week’s BAM webinar on unpacking the 2023 real estate market, Byron Lazine asked David Childers, the president of Keeping Current Matters , how agents can best articulate to consumers the unique buying opportunity present in today’s housing market.

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10 places real estate pros are safe from AI

Inman

AI will impact the real estate industry and improve efficiency in many areas. However, there are certain aspects of the industry that will remain unchanged.

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Renters Bill of Rights: Biden-Harris Administration Announce Actions to Promote Rental Affordability

Broke Agent Media

BAM Key Details On January 26, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to protect renters and promote rental affordability. These actions align with The White House Blueprint for a Renters Bills of Rights , also released today. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced The White House Blueprint for a Renters Bills of Rights , as well as new actions meant to protect renters.

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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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Why top agents see market shifts as an opportunity to shine

Inman

At Inman Connect New York on Wednesday, Dana Cadena, Kathy Helbig-Strick and Phillip Salem offered tips for making the transition from a seller's market to a buyer's market.

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How to Appeal or Dispute an Appraisal in Real Estate

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

Disputing Low Appraisal Values Are you wondering how to appeal an appraisal? An appraisal appeal is not all that uncommon in real estate. Real Estate appraisers don’t always see eye to eye on what a buyer and seller feel a property is worth. Unfortunately, the appraisal is one of the most important factors dictating what […] The post How to Appeal or Dispute an Appraisal in Real Estate appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Breaking into the luxury market and strategies to stand out

Inman

Watch this week's newest classes now. Join Inman Access to unlock all the knowledge right at your fingertips.

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Types of Agency Relationships in Real Estate Explained

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

Types of Real Estate Agents Explained In-depth Do you know the types of agency in real estate or the types of real estate agents? How about who represents whom in a real estate transaction? If you are shaking your head, NO, you’re not alone. Many people do not know the types of agency in real […] The post Types of Agency Relationships in Real Estate Explained appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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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.