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2021 HW Tech100 Real Estate Winners

Housing Wire

The HW Tech100 identifies and recognizes the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries. The 2021 Tech100 Real Estate winners are changing the home sales process forever – from home search to lead management solutions, and remote closing to transaction management software. These companies are truly leading the way toward a more innovative and efficient housing market.

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Cover Story: Growing, Connecting and Helping Agents Close More Sales

RIS Media

Bold Moves Create Modern Advantages for the RE/MAX® Network. A year ago, in March 2020, on the heels of an active January/February that set the year up as a strong one for home sales, the reality of COVID-19 hit the U.S. consciousness like a prize fighter’s uppercut. The blow essentially knocked the housing market to the canvas. At RE/MAX®, where spirits were high after an extremely successful convention in February, that bewildering moment could have triggered a total retreat.

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2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage Winners

Housing Wire

The HW Tech100 identifies and recognizes the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries. The 2021 Tech100 Mortgage winners are revolutionizing the mortgage process – from origination to closing, and servicing to secondary markets. Most importantly – they are helping mortgage lenders and services deliver outsized growth driven by innovation and impact.

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This Week’s Top Stories: BoC Says Canada Needs Real Estate Growth, While New Zealand Says Put People First

Better Dwelling

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s most important stories. Canadian Real Estate BOC Governor Says Canada Will Lean On Real Estate Because “We Need The Growth” Canada’s central bank didn’t just dismiss concerns about the hot real estate market, but welcomed them. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem dismissed the need for cooling […].

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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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Buyside helps real estate brokers stand out from the competition by providing them with real-time data

Housing Wire

Despite low inventory, the housing market is expected to remain strong in 2021 due to low mortgage rates. And with this housing boom will come even more questions from homeowners who want to know their housing options. Real estate brokers need to be able to target these clients effectively, so they can close deals quickly. Many real estate professionals discount the seller lead.

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Lead Gen and Conversion Solutions Special Reports

Housing Wire

As vaccines continue to be distributed and the pandemic approaches a hopeful end, the housing market is expected to remain strong in 2021. With the current remote-friendly lifestyle offering homebuyers more flexibility, real estate professionals have more opportunity than ever. That said, low rates and an inventory shortage have created a competitive market, and buyers have high expectations.

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How Much Over List, February

BubbleInfo

Here are the percentages from January: Here are February’s winners: Most % Over List Price List Price Sales Price Percentage Over List Price $1,595,000 $2,060,000 29% $1,300,000 $1,602,000 23% $1,550,000 $1,825,000 18% $1,079,000 $1,225,000 14% $1,395,000 $1,600,000 15% $899,000 $1,016,000 13% $1,150,000 $1,300,000 13% $1,150,000 $1,305,000 13% $1,350,000 $1,510,000 12% $1,399,000 $1,561,000 12% $1,949,000 $2,180,000 […].

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Sales Boomerang’s automatic borrower intelligence system works to boost its clients’ customer retention

Housing Wire

The lending industry is notorious for its poor customer retention – in fact, only 1 in 5 borrowers return to their original lender for a subsequent loan. Without the right tools to beat these odds, lenders have had little choice but to pour dollars and resources into new customer acquisition instead. Sales Boomerang solve this problem by helping banks, credit unions and independent mortgage lenders build lasting, profitable relationships with their borrowers.

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Brown Walls and Old World Touches Are Out: Here’s How to Update Your Tuscan Home

HomeLight

The old-world charm that was popular in the early 2000s is out, and fresh, contemporary coastal is in. Homebuyers are opting for a simple, airy design over warm tones, rustic iron, and wine-inspired vignettes. What does this mean for homeowners who bought or remodeled in the height of the Tuscan home craze, though? This is a dilemma that Milwaukee agent Pat Tasker , who built her home in 2004 with Tuscan design in mind, knows well.

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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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Home Lending Pal leverages AI and machine learning to efficiently solve lenders’ and borrowers’ problems

Housing Wire

To be successful, lenders have to rely on mortgage lead generation to find potential borrowers. But generating leads isn’t an easy process, especially if businesses depend on older methods to produce results. Home Lending Pal (HLP) has an anonymous marketplace that uses conversational intelligence, machine learning and blockchain to help first-time homebuyers through the home research and lending process.

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Carriage House in Cobble Hill, a Condo in Clinton Hill

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner include a co-op in Sunset Park, a wood frame in Prospect Heights and a mansion in Ditmas Park. Popular listings are scattered across the borough this week, from Sunset Park to Cobble Hill. The least expensive is a Park Slope rental at $4,500 a month… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Carriage House in Cobble Hill, a Condo in Clinton Hill appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Celebrity Polo Cup in Wellington

Waterfront Properties

Some of the world’s most famous and popular polo players will participate in Boys amp; Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s, 2021 Great Futures Polo Day on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Grand Champions Polo Club located at 13444 Southfield Road, Wellington. The Celebrity Polo Charity Cup will feature Ralph Lauren’s, well-known “Face of Polo”, Nacho Figueras, as well as other polo greats “The Celebrity Polo Cup unites the community each year in support of local children, who need us now more than

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Marie-Yvonne Paint: Montreal’s queen of the luxury market

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: Marie-Yvonne Paint: Montreal’s queen of the luxury market. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Marie-Yvonne Paint’s background story is like something you’d see on the Netflix series Selling Sunset.

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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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Brand Report: Rocket Companies Reports ‘Explosive Growth’

RIS Media

Rocket Companies, Inc., a Detroit-based holding company consisting of tech-driven real estate, mortgage and eCommerce businesses—including Rocket Mortgage, Amrock, Rocket Homes and Rocket Auto—recently announced results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2020. “Rocket Companies’ record-breaking fourth quarter and full-year 2020 results demonstrate the sheer power of the technology platform we have built and refined for more than two decades,” said Jay Farner, Rocket Compan

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7 Celebrity Interior Designers Worth Emulating When Revamping Your Home

HomeLight

Once shrouded behind fabric samples and paint color swatches, the creative minds behind popular interior design trends have stepped into the limelight. Today’s most famous interior designers are celebrities in their own right, as they boast TV deals, collaborate with national retailers, amass Instagram followings, and work with A-list clients.

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Rents will pick up later in the year, says Rentals.ca report

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: Rents will pick up later in the year, says Rentals.ca report. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Rents in Canada will continue to dip for a few months before making a turn, rising three per cent by the end of the year, says a new report by Rentals.ca.

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House to Secure Housing Rights for LGBTQ Americans, NAR Responds

RIS Media

National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) President Charlie Oppler issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed H.R. 5, the Equality Act. The legislation would ensure sexual orientation and gender identity are included as prohibited bases for discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. “NAR applauds the House of Representatives for taking action to extend Fair Housing protections to LGBTQ Americans,” said Oppler, a REALTOR® from Franklin Lake

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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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Jennifer Schwitzer launches career with eXp Realty in Kelowna

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: Jennifer Schwitzer launches career with eXp Realty in Kelowna. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. After 16 years working with large-volume builders in Alberta’s new home construction industry, Jennifer Schwitzer has joined eXp Realty and opened for business in the

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Real Estate Income Report Showcases Where Top Agents and Brokers Succeed

RIS Media

In December 2020, Real Estate Express teamed up with RISMedia to reach out to thousands of licensed real estate professionals in the third annual State of the Real Estate Profession survey. In this survey, real estate agents and brokers across the United States were asked questions about how much money they earn and what factors contributed to their earnings.

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Frenzy Report

BubbleInfo

Del Mar Heights has always been a sexy option – the access to beach/freeway/UCSD is excellent, and two of the best elementary schools in the county are a short walk. Like in other areas, the inventory has dried up, so when this one hit the market, it created a tsunami of interest. Look at the […].

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NAR Academy at Columbia College

RIS Media

An Exclusive Partnership to Benefit REALTORS®—and Brokers. Launched in 2020 to expand educational offerings for REALTORS®, NAR Academy is an exciting partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Columbia College. With opportunities to earn real estate-specific certificates and associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, this unique and innovative program ensures that NAR members interested in earning a college-level credential or degree will find the program t

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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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Nomadland

BubbleInfo

Selling the house and hitting the road sounds like an adventure. For some, it might be the only choice – and I think their numbers are probably increasing. I haven’t seen this movie yet, but it looks like a good depiction of home on the road: P.S. My Dad worked at USG for most of […].

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How to Maximize Joint Venture Opportunity by Increasing Your Capture Rate

RIS Media

The success of a joint venture depends on three main factors: attracting the right mortgage talent, the support of the referral partner and the mortgage partners’ ability to deliver consistent service. Understanding these three pillars is ultimately the foundation of the success and longevity of a joint venture. The right loan officers will enhance the customer experience by delivering a dependable service for agents and their clients.

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PonTiki Waterfront Cruises of Jupiter

Waterfront Properties

Cruise on the bright Jupiter Intracoastal waterways while listening to island music and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the local area. Gather up some friends and family and have a good old time on the Jupiter and Tequesta waterfront. Hop on board one of the party boats of PonTiki Cruises of Jupiter. Imagine a floating event venue with live music, food, drinks, sun and fun.

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Century 21 Americana Opens Mesquite Branch

RIS Media

Century 21 Americana recently opened its newest branch location in Mesquite. The office marks Century 21 Americana’s eighth full-service branch location. Based in Nevada, the firm also operates five offices throughout Southern and Northern Nevada, and two offices in Arizona. Alex Garza, vice president of Sales for Century 21 Americana will be guiding the new branch and its development along with Juan Martinez, president and managing broker. “The Americana family of companies is so pl

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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.