The Close

JANUARY 6, 2023

Real estate website design slip-ups are a major barrier between you and the digital presence your real estate business needs in order to grow. However, since most of us in the real estate industry aren’t marketers, let alone web designers, these mistakes are incredibly common. To keep your future real estate website design free from these critical errors (and help you identify what might be hampering your existing real estate website’s performance), we’ve compiled the top nine real estate websit

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2023

Can we have a soft landing in the economy? Friday’s job report shows there is a clear pathway to get there. Mortgage rates fell aggressively down to 6.20%, putting us at more than 1% below the highs of 2022. The bond market saw that wage growth was cooling down, leaving the Federal Reserve with few reasons to keep the rate hike story going much longer.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2023

The New York-based brokerage is shopping around 89,000 square feet of office space at 90 Fifth Ave. in Manhattan as it looks for ways to stem its losses, which clocked in at $154 million in 3Q22.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2023

Mortgage lender loanDepot recently became the target of a lawsuit filed by a group of former California employees who have complaints about the company’s work conditions. . The lawsuit was filed on December 23 in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Orange by about 40 former loanDepot employees, including loan officers, processors, underwriters, loss mitigation and foreclosure specialists.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2023

Finding ways to rise above the noise and shine light onto a challenging market is the mission of every agent in today's market. Coach Darryl Davis shares eight strategies to help agents become a beacon of light for their clients against the storm of misinformation and negative mindsets.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2023

The mortgage servicing industry landscape is shifting. For over a decade, the industry has experienced growth from two primary sources. The first, and more traditional source, is organic growth through new loan originations. The second method, which has become increasingly more common, is growth through either loan portfolios or company acquisitions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2023

Nearly every loan originator is fixated on going after the purchase mortgage market in 2023 following a brutal 2022 — a year in which even some of the top producers saw their origination volume drop to 20%. That is also the case for Chris Gallo, senior loan officer at NJ Lenders Corp. and Scotsman Guide ‘s fourth-ranked LO in the country. After dropping from $1.2 billion in origination volume in 2021 to less than $500 million in 2022, Gallo plans on using his database of former clients — w

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2023

Brokers, agents and homebuilders tallied a solid hiring month amid the holiday season even as the downturn in real estate transactions continued, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2023

Happy New Year to everyone in the housing industry! Creating a realistic and inspiring new years resolution for your business can be a creative way to goal set in this new year. In your personal life, you may have created resolutions for eating healthy, trying new experiences or traveling more. And whether or not you quit the gym by February, you should put real thought into a resolution for your business.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2023

Lead generation is the lifeblood of a successful real estate business, writes Jimmy Burgess. What are you going to do in 2023 to take your business to the next level?

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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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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2023

Former bankers at Rocket Mortgage have filed a class-action-seeking lawsuit that claims the lender failed to fully compensate their overtime wages, a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The lender denied the allegations in a statement to HousingWire, calling it a “desperate” move. Complaints about the company’s labor practices were made public in November amid a challenging mortgage market.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2023

In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, The Agency's founder and CEO said he's always working but finds ways to unwind.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JANUARY 6, 2023

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Luquillo, Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty. Hacienda Les Chavaux showcases mesmerizing ocean and mountain views. This Year, Luxury Homebuyers Will Look Further Afield for Deals – Bloomberg. Hot property: five homes for sale with ‘wellness’ features – Financial Times.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2023

Catch up on all of the latest news and this week's most-read stories. It's Inman's Top 5 for the week of Dec. 30, 2022 through Jan. 5, 2023.

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Better Dwelling

JANUARY 6, 2023

Despite the gloomy outlook, Canada is still churning out hot employment data. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the economy added over 100,000 jobs in December. Along with higher participation, this helped drive the unemployment rate within spitting distance of the record. At least one Big Six bank sees another rate hike, with robust job […].

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2023

RentRedi is a six-year-old software company with hundreds of thousands of units under management totaling close to $10 billion in value.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 6, 2023

Photo by @trush.design via Instagram For many homeowners, 2023 holds the promise of a home overhaul, and a brand-new bathroom is at the top of many people’s lists. This week’s trending decor looks are all about going overboard—especially when it comes to styling your bathroom. And while a maximalist aesthetic in the home has been hot for a while, the following designs take that theme to the next level.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2023

When done right, staging evokes a stronger emotional tie for buyers, which translates to a greater commitment to the home. .

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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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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Job growth slowed in recent months, but the overall labor market remains tight. In December, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.5%, back to its lowest point before the pandemic. However, in a positive sign for inflation, wage growth slowed to a 4.6% year-over-year gain, the slowest pace since August 2021.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2023

Don't just coax your team to grow; show them how you do it. When you are a leader you need to have a vibrant digital presence to show your crew that you are more than just talk. You have the talent to help them connect where it counts.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 6, 2023

Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend all date from the early 20th century; one has a pool and two have parking. They are found in Bay Ridge, Marine Park and Flatlands. They range in price from $699,000 to $1.495 million. On 76th Street in Bay Ridge, this… Read More > The post A Bay Ridge House With a Pool and Three More to See, Starting at $699K appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Propmodo

JANUARY 6, 2023

Across the U.S., stricter laws around carbon emissions are continuing to be passed by cities and states. As those laws proliferate, office building owners and developers are being forced to reckon with the energy source of their properties, which in many cases, are fossil fuels that are costly, will eventually run out, and don’t align with the new regulations.

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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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Brownstoner

JANUARY 6, 2023

In the News Mayor Adams Has Rats. Curtis Sliwa Has Cats. What Could Go Wrong? [NYT] Bloody Chaos After Brooklyn Subway Shooting Shown in New Video [NYDN] Nurse Walkout Threat Remains at Five NYC Hospitals [NYDN] Park Slope Movie Magic Revealed in New Book by Local Writer [Patch] Bed Stuy Mom Says She Has Leaks… Read More > The post Daily Links: Locals Call for Better Sanitation as Mayor Faces Circus Over Rats in Bed Stuy appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Real Trends

JANUARY 6, 2023

As the real estate industry enters the new year, there are a lot of unknowns about how the 2023 housing market will shape up. Uncertainty and turbulence lingering from 2022 have paved the way for heavy speculation from industry experts but there’s still no firm consensus. . With high inflation, housing affordability trouble, decreased demand and declining sales volume, the second half of 2022 was filled with volatility and industry professionals want to know if 2023 will be more of the same or i

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 6, 2023

New Year, new horrifying real estate pics! Welcome to this week’s selection of bad real estate pics straight from Instagram. #1— Friendly Neighbors. I know housing is tough, but I can say from personal experience that ostriches are mean little f **s. This bizarre Facebook listing is a HARD pass. . More bad news for this wannabe landlord? Facebook has recently tightened up its rules for posting listings. .

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a House Without a Realtor® Many consumers wonder whether they need a Realtor to buy a house. If you are considering buying a home, chances are you have questioned whether you need a Realtor. Real estate agents in film and television are often portrayed negatively, which leads to a perception […]. The post How to Buy a House Without a Realtor appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 6, 2023

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 three trending TikTok sounds. #1 — Horrified Looks. This sound is a great way to joke about a time you may have screwed up—or maybe highlight the reactions from your peers about an unconventional habit. .

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JANUARY 6, 2023

House Inspection Checklist For Buyers Are you going to be inspecting a house? Having a checklist for home inspections is crucial for a buyer. Inspecting a home is a step in the home-buying process that should never be skipped. As a real estate agent, one of the questions buyers often ask me is what kind […]. The post Checklist For Home Inspections: What Buyers Should Know appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 6, 2023

Table of Contents for the Breakdown of BAM’s Live Cold Calling Event: Scripts, Lists and Dialers. A Script that Landed Three Appointments. Key Moments to Watch: Dan Oneil. Script for a Hard Close. Key Moments to Watch: Byron Lazine. Some Days, You Strike Out. Key Moments to Watch: Tom Toole. There’s a lot of fear when it comes to cold calling. .

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JANUARY 6, 2023

Having the attention span of a goldfish may not be your own fault. Is the internet and advancement of technology causing this?

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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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