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Real estate negotiation: 8 effective strategies from a KW mega broker

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It also helps include them in solution-building, setting the stage for a negotiation that everyone leaves satisfied with. This shows you care and sets the stage for the other party to do the same. Later, during the inspection period, the buyer hits the seller harder with a long list of repairs.

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Eight startups selected for NAR’s REACH tech program

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The eight companies selected for the 2025 REACH program have the potential to drive meaningful change across real estate now and well into the future, said Ashley Stinton, managing partner of NAR REACH.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

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Some popular real estate newsletter content includes: Market updates Featured listings Industry news Local news Community events Agent profiles Investment opportunities No matter what content you choose to include, your real estate newsletter should serve as a meaningful touchpoint that continuously builds your client relationships.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

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Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. The industry acronyms alone look like alphabet soup. So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent?

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How to negotiate your home purchase offer

Housing Wire

According to industry experts, there is more to a home offer than just the price you are willing to pay. Get pre-approved to show you mean business: Consider obtaining a pre-approval for a mortgage from a lender by the time you reach the offer stage, as this document can play a key role in the negotiation process.

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Why appraisal modernization alone is not enough

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Appraisal modernization is generating a lot of buzz in the real estate lending industry. The most forward-thinking lenders are following the lead of their counterparts in other industries and making the move to a more platform-centric approach to business process automation and reporting — across the loan process.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

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Property data collection consists of a complete interior and exterior inspection of the subject property. Freddie Mac announced automated collateral evaluation (ACE) as a new solution and Fannie Mae followed not long after with the introduction of Property Inspection Waivers (later renamed Value Acceptance).

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