Keeping Current Matters

MAY 11, 2023

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low.

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RIS Media

MAY 9, 2023

When you think you’ve found your perfect home, you will be understandably devastated if the sale falls through. After the seller has accepted your offer, it can take as long as 60 days to close or more, and many things could go wrong. You might be surprised at the number of reasons pending sales fall… The post Common Reasons Why Pending Sales Fall Through appeared first on RISMedia.

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Lab Coat Agents

MAY 9, 2023

Last weekend, I used reverse prospecting to attract 17 new warm leads to me and my business at a street fair. We’ll talk about how I did that more later. Do you hate Cold Calling, Door Knocking and being Salesy? Me too! Okay, so how do you prospect then? I use reverse prospecting! What Is Reverse Prospecting? Reverse prospecting is a form of attraction marketing.

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Inman

MAY 8, 2023

It can be hard to know which type of photographer will show up at your property. Here are some best practices to ensure your listing (and your client) are set up for success.

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BubbleInfo

MAY 10, 2023

We closed escrow yesterday in La Costa Valley! The seller is a bubbleinfo reader so obviously we have analyzed our results carefully over the last month.

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Real Estate News

MAY 11, 2023

The Real Brokerage more than doubled its agent count vs. last year, with chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg crediting its technology and “agent attraction model.

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RIS Media

MAY 10, 2023

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. When building your career as a REALTOR®, whether you’re on day one or 15 years in, it’s always good to connect with other professionals for advice and their… The post Social Skills: Essential Real Estate Accounts to Follow appeared first on RISMedia.

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Real Trends

MAY 8, 2023

Available inventory of homes on the market actually fell this week as American home buyers continue to defy expectations. Even as difficult affordability curtails some demand, new supply remains incredibly restricted. And, home prices — which are flat to down year over year — are inching up each week. This data is creating a surprising supply and demand equation.

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 9, 2023

BAM Key Details: According to a recent report by Home Bay , 72% of renters believe that homeownership will never happen for them. Survey participants cited inflation and interest rates as the main reasons for the lack of affordable homes in today’s market. While renters have a pessimistic view of their chances at homeownership, many are willing to think outside the box in order to buy a home.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

The massive inflation and double-digit mortgage rates of the 1970s and early 1980s seem to haunt the Federal Reserve , which wants to cool the economy and even provoke a job-loss recession to avoid that scenario. But the latest Consumer Price Index inflation report shows how the fear of 1970s-style inflation is wildly overblown. Today’s numbers don’t look like the 1970s at all, when rent, wages, and oil shocks sent inflation running hotter than anything we have seen in recent modern-day hi

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Real Estate News

MAY 11, 2023

President and CEO Nick Bailey — a 30-year industry veteran — takes a long-term perspective on real estate, and he already sees positive shifts.

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Inman

MAY 10, 2023

Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer's mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 9, 2023

There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2023

Just when I thought it was safe to say we were getting more traditional spring housing inventory , we hit a snag last week, as active inventory and new listings declined. Hopefully, this is just a blip, which can occur from time to time with weekly data. We had a lot of drama over the week between Federal Reserve meetings and banking stress, and mortgage rates and purchase applications both fell.

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Real Estate News

MAY 11, 2023

The U.S. has never defaulted on its debt, but without government action, it could happen by June 1 — leading to a surge in mortgage rates and monthly costs.

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Inman

MAY 11, 2023

The National Association of Realtors voted Thursday to tie annual membership dues to the Consumer Price Index. Its board separately voted to increase annual dues by 4 percent to $156 next year.

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2023

When searching for your next home, you are likely focused on the location, the number of bedrooms, the features, and more. But what you might not be thinking about is the property history. Even if the home fits your requirements and the price is right, the home could be hiding a checkered past. Finding out… The post 4 Things to Research Before Buying a House appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

Payroll connectivity platform Argyle announced this week that it has grown the number of its consumer verifications 100% year over year and has welcomed over 35 new customers so far in 2023. The company offers direct-source data portability tools for mortgage, lending, banking, background and tenant screening, and other use cases. “We’ve packaged five years of learning and innovation into our next-gen platform to continue automating critical workflows, reducing business risk, and pro

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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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Real Estate News

MAY 9, 2023

With the rollout underway for its end-to-end transaction platform, and agent count up, Compass projects that it will be cash-flow positive next quarter.

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Agents 260

Inman

MAY 11, 2023

Rather than focusing on numbers and statistics, data storytelling allows you to translate numbers into insights that are more easily understood and can be integrated into better decision-making.

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2023

How well do you listen? What are the motivations and expectations of your clients and audiences? Early in my life I learned to listen. It started at the kitchen table with my father, a rising star executive with Xerox. I remember the stories he would tell us after attending Xerox training programs in Lynchburg, Virginia,… The post The Art of Listening: How It Can Change Your Life appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

Mortgage lender and servicer NewRez on Monday launched a special purpose credit program through Freddie Mac that will provide $3,000 or more in closing cost assistance to qualifying first-time homebuyers. Freddie Mac’s BorrowSmart Access program will be available to NewRez borrowers through Caliber Home Loans ‘ national network of branches.

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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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Real Estate News

MAY 6, 2023

Corcoran expands in NJ; RE/MAX snags SoCal firm; Real opens in Manitoba; C21 grows in Green Bay; AZ indie joins KW; The Agency opens in Boise; eXp woos teams.

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Inman

MAY 10, 2023

Overspending is a significant challenge that almost every real estate agent has to face. However, with the right strategies and practices in place, you can rein in your spending and significantly grow your profits.

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RIS Media

MAY 11, 2023

Editor’s Note: The Playbook is an RISMedia biweekly segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve formulated. Tune in every other Thursday for another addition to the series. If you’re a… The post THE PLAYBOOK: Retaining Agents by Staying Connected With Them appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2023

This week’s mortgage rates declined slightly, continuing a recent “sideways trend” at the low 6% mark. Rates reflected a moderation in inflation and the banking crisis, and the consequent expectation that the Federal Reserve ( Fed ) is done hiking the federal funds rate. Per Freddie Mac ‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of May 11, down four basis points from last week’s 6.39%.

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Real Estate News

MAY 10, 2023

The fees, which were scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 1, were opposed by industry groups including NAR and the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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Inman

MAY 10, 2023

Preparing your first real estate agent business plan takes time, effort and research. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be long or complicated, just specific enough to outline what you want to accomplish. A well-prepared business plan will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success.

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RIS Media

MAY 11, 2023

How much buzz can a four-month-old announcement create? If it impacts the affordability of homeownership one way or the other: plenty. That was the case over the past couple of days as the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has evoked mixed emotions surrounding future and recent changes to the pricing framework of Fannie Mae and… The post Controversial Fee Changes and FHFA Rescission Stir Up Mortgage Landscape appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

Dallas, Texas-based Mr. Cooper Group has entered into an agreement to acquire struggling Home Point Capital for $324 million in cash, the companies announced on Wednesday. The transaction will ultimately result in the seller shutting down operations. Rumors that Mr. Cooper was interested in Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Home Point spread prior to the latter selling its wholesale origination business to The Loan Store on April 7 and were amplified after.

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Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group

Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.

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