Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

Keeping Current Matters (KCM) announced Tuesday that George Ratiu, formerly the manager of economic research at Realtor.com , has joined the company as chief economist. Ratiu has more than 15 years’ experience tracking the U.S. economy and real estate markets, having worked at the National Association of Realtors and Move, Inc. before joining Realtor.com in 2021 where he led a team covering broader economic trends, housing activity and consumer issues.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 21, 2023

Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house and have hired a real estate agent to help, they’ll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

After 12 months of declines , existing home sales rebounded in February, climbing 14.5% month over month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.58 million homes, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released Tuesday. February’s month-over-month increase is the largest monthly percentage increase recorded since the 22.4% monthly gain reported in July 2020.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 21, 2023

NAR reported a big jump in existing home sales from January to February, though sales and prices are down compared to a year ago.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

Mortgage CRM company Daily AI has rebranded to Aidium Mortgage CRM and launched a new CRM product , the company announced on Monday. The company’s research and analysis suggested that a rebranding, which includes updates to core products, the company’s website, marketing and communications, will represent its goals and solutions for the mortgage industry, according to a statement from the company. “We understand the challenges that mortgage lenders face, and we’re committed to

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Real Estate News

MARCH 21, 2023

T3 Sixty’s assessment of who's leading in real estate tech includes 241 products from 78 companies.

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Inman

MARCH 21, 2023

Technology company RentSpree has partnered with Jacksonville, Florida's, realMLS to empower agents in the rental business, the company exclusively told Inman.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 21, 2023

Homebot , an ASG home education portal that empowers consumers to make smart home finance decisions and facilitates meaningful engagement between loan officers, real estate agents, and their clients, today announced its acquisition of Quo Finance (“Quo”), a mobile app that helps first-time homebuyers secure their dream home and begin to build wealth.

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Inman

MARCH 21, 2023

Starting April 15, Fannie Mae says more homebuyers will qualify for a program requiring full interior and exterior inspections that capture data and images throughout the property.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MARCH 21, 2023

The streets of Los Angeles are strewn with a variety of lavish estates, from glorious Old World–inspired manors with roots in Hollywood’s golden era to iconic Mediterranean-style villas and sleek, chic newly constructed contemporary oases with crisp lines and walls of glass. This august redbrick residence in the prestigious Hancock Park neighborhood makes no bones about its kinship with the homes of the former group, with a provenance dating to the early 1920s, a readily apparent English influen

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Inman

MARCH 21, 2023

Existing-home sales surged 14.5 percent in February, reversing a yearlong trend of falling transactions from one month to the next, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors.

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BubbleInfo

MARCH 21, 2023

A great quote about higher-end listings from this free WSJ article: Tomer Fridman, a luxury agent with Compass said the prices on some of the homes were exorbitant in the first place, so the reductions represent a long-overdue correction.

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Inman

MARCH 21, 2023

"America’s #1 Money Mentor" and HGTV’s Chris Naugle sits down with Bernice Ross in this video interview to give the inside scoop on the hottest investment strategy for today's market.

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Eye on Housing

MARCH 21, 2023

A brief drop in mortgage rates and a pullback in home prices boosted existing home sales in February, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The 30-year mortgage rates averaged less than 6.3% in February per Freddie Mac and the median sales price in February posted the first decline since February 2012. The monthly increase in sales ended a.

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Inman

MARCH 21, 2023

Real estate brokerage Engel & Völkers is rolling out a significant technology effort for its Americas operation offices and agents with the help of software company Chime, Engel & Völkers exclusively told Inman.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 21, 2023

Every time you make a cold call, you’re meeting someone for the first time. From the moment you say hello, it’s important to be direct, clear, and engaging. After all, you don’t want to waste any of their time. But too often, agents hear the first objection and make the mistake of giving up on the conversation too quickly. Instead of hanging up, it’s important to use objections as an opportunity to learn more about the homeowner’s needs and concerns.

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Inman

MARCH 21, 2023

These powerhouse real estate experts share their knowledge freely on Twitter, taking on real estate topics as well as marketing, operations and other business topics, which you can learn from and implement in your own business.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 21, 2023

Don’t put her in the basement when she wants the penthouse of your heart. Taylor Swift just finished weekend 1 of her wildly successful Eras Tour , which has us thinking about her $150 million real estate empire again. Since BAM’s last breakdown of Swift’s portfolio, it has already increased significantly in worth. Here’s an overview of what Taylor Swift’s current real estate portfolio is worth today.

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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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Inman

MARCH 21, 2023

Real estate investors are heading into spring facing the same inventory and interest rate woes that are dampening all of real estate. But sometimes necessity is the mother of invention.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 21, 2023

BAM Key Details: The 2023 Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features by NAR/NALP revealed the contrast between REALTOR® recommendations for improving a home’s curb appeal and homeowners’ assessment of the emotional impact of each landscaping project. Real estate professionals can use this data to help potential clients boost their home’s property value, even if they’re not planning to sell yet.

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Inman

MARCH 21, 2023

Marketing yourself and your business starts with your bio. Part 2 of this 5-part series shares what to write and how to ensure you look your best.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 21, 2023

Anytime you’re in an advising, leadership or business position and you can create certainty, it lets everyone take a deep breath and chill out a little bit. And right now, we all need it. There’s so much bad information out there that has created a lot of uncertainty and fear. People don’t know what to do—and they’re looking for guidance.

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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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Inman

MARCH 21, 2023

Find out how to get over your fears and show up as your authentic self on social media so that you can make more connections.

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Real Trends

MARCH 21, 2023

The way you “get” listings is to own the customer relationship before and after the transaction. Most real estate agents fall short in this area, so it’s essential to be a marketing and advertising pro both before and after the transaction. Here are five fast and easy ways to get listings in 2023 : Content marketing The goal is to go viral with content marketing.

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Inman

MARCH 21, 2023

The San Francisco Association of Realtors and Zenlist have partnered to build a mobile listing management app for agent members.

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McKissock

MARCH 21, 2023

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MARCH 21, 2023

Market center owners Colleen and Bart Basinski claim Keller Williams CEO Gary Keller and others targeted them after they resisted market cap policies and supported ex-CEO John Davis.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

MARCH 21, 2023

Seattle’s “Fair Chance Housing” law, passed in 2017, barred most landlords from asking prospective tenants about their arrest or conviction history.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 21, 2023

After selling your home , the relief and excitement can quickly turn to dread as you think about everything that has to get done before closing day. But preparing your home for closing after it is sold doesn’t have to be a frustrating process. By following these 14 tips, you can make sure that your home is ready for the new owners and that the closing process will go smoothly.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

MARCH 21, 2023

The curators behind XO Seattle are filling the building with installations, paintings, live music, fashion shows and parties.

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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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