Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Every 12 years, a cosmic thing happens, and agents in all 50 states come due for their real estate continuing education (CE) and licensing renewal. CE bundles price range: $135 to $469 Visit Aceable Agent Upgrade Pick Kaplan 50+ years as a leading education provider Self-paced, interactive content accessed via an online format.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2023

While it’s certainly buzzworthy technology, it’s been met with reticence in the brokerage world. About one-fourth of respondents said that they are not interested in using it, or are actively staying away from AI, the majority are exploring ways to use it. I’m not building a business to fund a lifestyle.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Storytelling is key to the company’s success and Stewart’s own story explains how he stays cool in any market cycle. Sarah Wheeler: What differentiates your technology? SW: How do you know what the “right” content is? SW: What are some use cases of the formula for engagement?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s no secret that homeowners search online to find a listing agent who can sell their home quickly and for top dollar. What if you could target the right prospects, at the right moment using data? Let’s learn how. Summary How does SmartZip work? How does SmartZip work? FAQs Is SmartZip right for you?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Regardless of the specific LOS in use, this feeling seems pervasive among lenders, and the dissatisfaction stems from lenders’ desire to deliver more digitally driven, bespoke borrower experiences. In reality, the LOS is not the problem; the technology is doing exactly what it was designed to do.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

HousingWire : What metrics can lenders use to measure the effectiveness of their fintech solutions? Smart lenders are leaning into the technologies that will solve on multiple fronts, helping drive more leads and real estate agent relationships, higher pull through to closed transactions, increased efficiency and time saved.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

The power of personal connection cannot be overstated. John Ruhlin’s book Giftology sheds light on creating a strategic and thoughtful approach to gift-giving, offering real estate professionals a unique perspective on how to create positive impressions that last beyond the closing table and set you up for return and referral business.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Haley Parker: Networking and connecting with Industry friends! Real Estate is the hottest topic out here and, in my opinion, Scottsdale is home to some of the best lenders and agents in the country! Industry professionals need to sell themselves in this market to build trust with existing agents.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Lenders who are modernizing across the entire scope of the origination journey — digitizing processes from application and title through close and post-close — are building unprecedented momentum for their businesses. Here’s a quick rundown of how this modernization can support your success. Today is a different day.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2021

The severe lack of inventory in today’s housing market has been a source of stress for home buyers and real estate agents alike. HousingWire sat down with Realtor.com CEO David Doctorow to learn how agents and brokers can alleviate some of the frustrations their clients are facing. Why or why not?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital , to talk about appraisal modernization and how technology is just part of the solution. SW: How are appraisers adapting to some of these challenges, including new rules on valuations from the GSEs?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2020

2020 was a year that forced a number of industries to modernize and adopt technologies that had been otherwise underutilized. In 2021, technology will no longer be a ‘nice to have,’ but a must for building trust and standing out amidst an abundance of competitors in the wake of the pandemic,” said John Berkowitz, CEO of OJO Labs. “In

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Real estate professionals are highly experienced in how to sell houses safely during the pandemic. Over the last year, agents have adopted new technologies and safety measures designed to keep you safe. Below is a closer look at some of the new tools real estate professionals are using to better serve sellers.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

The ideal real estate agent-lender relationship is symbiotic: the agent earns trust with their borrowers by connecting them with a great lending resource, while the lender receives a steady stream of business from the agent. Still, lenders are wise to cultivate rapport with real estate agents. Simple, right?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Ready to get your real estate license in Pennsylvania? You’ll want to enroll in one of the best Pennsylvania real estate schools to gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to ace the state exam and succeed in your new career. Let’s get started!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

I am not from here, so I had to figure out how to convince strangers to buy or sell a house through me,” Bethke explained. “A Instead, the Michigan-based eXp agent created her Facebook business page shortly after passing her licensing exam in 2011 and named it “Gogo’s Real Estate.”. “I I’m a petite blonde, I’m not knocking on doors.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With the scrutiny of The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission and multiple lawsuits concerning how buyers’ brokers get paid, many brokers say it feels like an all-out war on the real estate industry. But, there are steps that both brokers and agents can take to minimize the damage of a worst-case scenario.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2022

Eric Lapin : I’ve been enjoying the HW+ team’s coverage of Figure Technologies (including this recent piece from Flávia Furlan Nunes ). I had a blast playing all sorts of rock, dance and hip-hop music using the bar’s turntables and my own CD collection. That is how I feel about playing music.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2020

San Francisco-based StreamLoan has forged a partnership with insurance giant Progressive enabling home buyers and homeowners who use StreamLoan’s digital mortgage platform to obtain quotes for homeowners’ insurance. The technology works on both mobile and web apps. billion U.S. market for homeowners’ insurance.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Stevens, President at SRE.com, about the challenges mortgage loan officers and brokers face as the market continues to shift toward purchase money business and how human-assisted eCommerce can help them win more business. HW: What challenges do originators face with regard to building referral relationships?

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The Close

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I’ll break down how a virtual open house works, but more importantly, how you can use this amazing technology to catapult your real estate business to the next level. The virtual open house represents more than just a technological advancement; it’s a new frontier in real estate marketing.

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Easy Agent Pro

APRIL 30, 2024

The Impact of Technology on Real Estate While you may not realize it, technology has dramatically transformed the real estate industry, streamlining transactions and providing unprecedented access to property data. Meanwhile, blockchain technology is making waves in real life too. Curious for more?

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The Residential Specialist

JULY 31, 2023

Cyndee Haydon, CRS, reveals how ChatGPT helps strengthen her client relationships Before there was real estate, Cyndee Haydon, CRS, began her career in technology. We thought, what can we do that interest us with technology backgrounds?” “We thought, what can we do that interest us with technology backgrounds?”

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The Close

APRIL 5, 2024

Real estate agents face safety challenges daily, from meeting clients at unfamiliar locations to conducting open houses alone. Thankfully, technological advances have brought us so many real estate safety apps! per month Real Safe Agent Crime prevention $4.99 per month Real Safe Agent Crime prevention $4.99

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Realty Biz

MARCH 19, 2023

Technological advances currently feel like a blink-and-you'll-miss-it scenario. Real estate agents are forever discovering new and better ways to increase their client leads. Bing AI ChatGPT promises to help agents interact with potential clients more efficiently and effectively. What is Bing AI ChatGPT?

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The Close

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Let’s face it: real estate agents are really good at events! So, while it sounds really outside of our standard marketing expertise, experiential marketing is firmly in a real estate agent’s wheelhouse. You’re creating a whole feeling around who you are as an agent. We love an open house, conference, and fundraising gala.

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Realty Biz

MAY 15, 2023

Real estate technology, or Proptech, refers to the application of technology to the real estate industry. These platforms allow buyers and sellers to search for properties, view listings, and communicate with real estate agents and other parties involved in the transaction.

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Lab Coat Agents

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s natural for every real estate agent to grow their business and take it to newer heights. And in 2024, with competition on the rise and new technologies emerging, everyone wants to make it big. And in 2024, with competition on the rise and new technologies emerging, everyone wants to make it big.

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The Close

AUGUST 11, 2023

Honestly, in my time at Inman Connect Las Vegas this week, I tried my best to focus on other seemingly existential issues facing the real estate industry. Here are my top seven takeaways from the stellar lineup of thought leaders who spoke at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

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Lab Coat Agents

MARCH 1, 2024

You’ve made a new connection and obtained their contact information. In this article, we’ll explore the most effective strategies for nurturing a new real estate lead and how to automate the process, freeing up your time to focus on sourcing more leads. Congratulations! Now, what’s the best way to nurture that lead?

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The Residential Specialist

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, many agents, including CRSs, are finding success in helping buyers manage the purchase of newly constructed homes. I saw it as an opportunity where there weren’t many agents partnering with builders,” he says. Or this builder uses these types of windows that can translate to savings on your electric bill.”

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The Close

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this article, I’ll explain virtual reality real estate, how it can change your business, and why you need to get on board with this new technology. Real estate VR is a game changer for agents who want to explore the international market. Welcome to the future! We’re living in a wild age, am I right? No worries!

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RIS Media

MARCH 18, 2022

Chris Kelly: When it comes to providing the best tools and technology for our agents, I think most brokers would agree that the value of any system comes down to how easy it is to use and how well it resonates with the people we task with using it. What are the platforms with the highest adoption rates?

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Real Trends

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job? What is next?

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The Close

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Consumer adoption of smart home technology has soared over the last few years, with new home builders installing several smart home features for buyers. By now, it’s not just tech-savvy real estate agents wondering, “What are smart homes?” Consumers also are curious about this trend. So, what are smart homes?

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 13, 2023

And if you’ve been growing your business as a real estate agent, some of the top 10 skills detailed below won’t surprise you. Technology, too, is playing a larger role than ever as innovative tools make it easier than ever for agents to keep track of the finer details of every relationship they build.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

We all know that handwritten cards are effective because they evoke emotion—they create connections, establish trust, and inspire action. Yet few agents have the time to sit down, craft, write, and mail them. That’s where Addressable’s cutting-edge, proprietary technology comes in. Does this sound too good to be true?

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