Lab Coat Agents

MAY 15, 2025

home listings are well below where they were pre-pandemic. Here are five ways to insulate your business from a low-inventory market and even thrive in it: 1. Expand Your Lead Sources Less on-market inventory doesnt necessarily mean fewer opportunities. Instead of relying on the MLS alone, explore off-market opportunities.

Pre-approval

Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

I always love getting different perspectives on our real estate market, the Canadian economy, the world’s economy, or just chatting about business in general. In order to build a condominium in Ontario, the developer will pre-sell units, that don’t yet exist, and when a certain threshold is met (ie. ” She was right.

Development

Redfin

APRIL 4, 2025

Whether you’re selling a home in Denver, CO or a condo in Phoenix, AZ , a pre-listing appraisal can provide an accurate estimate of your homes value before it hits the market. What is a pre-listing appraisal? A pre-listing appraisal is a professional estimate of your homes value, completed before you put it on the market.

Pre-approval

BAM Media

JUNE 24, 2025

If the number in the MLS doesn’t say “cell,” don’t assume it is. Showing Up Unprepared Showing homes without knowing the comps, days on market, or list-to-sale price trends is lazy. Instead, come prepared with a printed itinerary, MLS sheets, and bullet-point notes. They don’t read the MLS instructions. Let’s fix that.

Agents

Inman

JULY 30, 2025

We've all been new at some point in our real estate careers. Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you're the more seasoned pro in a transaction, and mistakes to avoid if you're a newbie.

Agents

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

What Are Delayed Showings & Negotiations In Real Estate Delayed showings and negotiations play a significant role in the real estate market. Delayed showings involve listing a property on MLS but postponing visits for a certain period. Buyers and sellers should stay informed about this critical aspect of the real estate market.

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Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

You need to understand the ins and outs of the local property market. But studying the market is not enough. The first step to buying a house in New York is to assess your financial readiness and get pre-approved for a mortgage. How To Buy A House In New York Buying a house in New York starts with thorough research.

Purchase and sale agreement

Redfin

JUNE 17, 2025

In contrast, a “ sale pending ” home is off the market, with the seller already moving forward in the deal. If your home has been on the market for a while or appeals to a more specific type of buyer, accepting a bumpable offer can be a strategic move. Bumpable offer vs. sale pending: what’s the difference?

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2025

Fast facts about selling a house ‘as is’ in Kentucky Median sales price in Kentucky $285,000 Average days on market (DOM) for Kentucky 13 days Disclosures Kentucky law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Kentucky Sellers Disclosure of Property Condition MLS has a field to mark a listing “as is”?

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Luxury Real Estate Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Not only does Anthony possess deep knowledge of the market, but he also offers strategic guidance across top neighborhoods including Buckhead, Midtown, Vinings, and surrounding areas. Anthony Acosta is a top-ranked Realtor with decades of experience in Atlanta’s market. Which areas does Anthony Acosta specialize in?

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AAOA

MAY 5, 2025

These homes are typically under foreclosure, in pre-foreclosure, or have already been repossessed by a lender or bank. Pros Oftentimes, you can buy distressed properties at a fraction of their market value. It also elevates their market appeal and value. What is a Distressed Property? So, its critical to do your due diligence.

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Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

He said that the job market remains reasonably strong, noting that job growth over the past three months has averaged a gain of 237,000 , which is likely above what can be sustained for the whole year. Lisa Sturtevant , the chief economist at Bright MLS, highlighted the “mixed bag” aspect of the report.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The great promise of short sales and other distressed pre-foreclosure sales as a foreclosure alternative is most fully realized in a competitive and transparent online auction marketplace, according to recent data from the Auction.com Market Validation Program (MVP) for pre-foreclosure sales. Pre-Foreclosure Potential.

Sales

Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

For specific questions such as ‘What’s the difference between pre-approval and a prequalification?’, We chose Roof AI for its seamless integration with the MLS. The company’s stated mission is to equip industries with top-tier tools to reclaim market control both online and offline. They don’t need to do that anymore.”

Technology

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In Florida, getting licensed as a real estate agent begins with the completion of an approved 63-hour Sales Associate prelicensing course. Self-paced online Gold Coast School $263 Classroom, livestream, or online MLS Campus Real Estate School $83.88 out of 5.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This is an absolute must, especially in the market right now as it gives the lender an opportunity to fill the listing agent in on the buyer’s background and how the VA loan process works,” Pascoe explained. Even under “normal” market conditions, VA buyers struggle to successfully purchase a home using their benefit.

VA loan

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. After you complete all six courses, you’ll have to take and pass the pre-license course final exam. That’s a longer program than in most states. How much exactly?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. Step 1: Complete the prelicensing education requirements Applying for an Ohio real estate agent license starts with fulfilling the 120-hour sales associate pre-licensing education requirement.

Brokerage

RIS Media

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As the real estate market continues its hot streak, homes are selling faster and receiving more offers than ever before. But if your market is like Bolin’s, where a home can sell within a day of being listed, then you may have to explore some even more proactive options to find your client a home. . Handling Multiple Offers.

Earnest money deposit

Easy Agent Pro

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Traditionally, the fall real estate market is a bit different than those in other seasons. After the end-of-summer wane in interest, when folks are getting in one last vacay and getting ready for back-to-school, the market wakes up around September. The earlier their home hits the market, the better. Notice that qualifier?

Marketing

BubbleInfo

MAY 9, 2024

A new $3,000,000+ listing hit the MLS this week that was offering a 1/2% commission to the buyer’s agent. They also noted that to show the property, buyer-agents needed to submit proof of funds (bank statement) and pre-approval letter plus a 24-hour notice was required.

Proof of funds

Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Not so much in terms of my memories and experiences, but rather conversations and explanations that we had many, many years ago about the utterly ridiculous system of “occupancy” that occurs in the pre-construction world. Let’s say that there’s a 66-storey building in Toronto and all the units have been pre-sold.

Pre-approval

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 2, 2020

Let’s take a look at the current state of the NYC real estate market amid the coronavirus pandemic. On the page, you'll find the latest housing market reports for NYC and also for the state of New York. Let us first find out the latest news about the housing market of New York City, which has been the epicenter of this pandemic.

Marketing

Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Listing Alert ( [link] ), a real estate mobile solution for agents that communicates pre-market listings within a brokerage, today announced the company has joined the RE/MAX Approved Supplier program. The RE/MAX Approved Supplier Program provides a list of vetted organizations providing business services to agents.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In real estate, the market is tied to the basic economic rule of supply and demand, which determines if a market is a buyer’s market vs seller’s market. Sure, certain seasons might have more foot traffic than others, but the housing market could vary drastically from neighborhood to neighborhood.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

.” It’s also a free lead because it’s in your MLS. “The easiest way to convert them is to say, ‘I saw your home was on the market previously, and I’m calling to see if you’re still interested in selling,'” Johnson advises. So how do you reach out to expired listings and convert them?

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Getty Images (3) Buying a house while simultaneously selling your current home is always a treacherous tight wire to traverse—but in today’s high-priced, high-interest-rate housing market, it’s both a blessing and a curse. How disruptive will it be to have the home I live in on the market?

Marketing

HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Our tool analyzes the records of recently sold homes near you, your home’s last sale price, and other market trends to provide a preliminary range of value in under two minutes. Many FSBO sellers will purchase a pre-listing appraisal. A professional appraisal will help determine the listing price based on fair market value.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

After all, a new listing on the MLS gets the most attention in the first week. Myth #2: Wiggle Room in Pricing Is Essential for Negotiation The market price of a home can fluctuate by tens of thousands of dollars over a year. If you’ve got an overpriced listing on the market, it gets staler every day that the listing is available.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 25, 2020

That’s where selling a house off market can be the better option, says real estate agent Jim Griffin , a top real estate agent in Johnson City, Tennessee. Let’s look closer at what selling a house off market entails so you can decide if this is the right choice for you. What does ‘off market’ mean in real estate?

Marketing

Realty Biz

JANUARY 1, 2021

Today the process for finding foreclosed homes is nearly the same as searching traditional MLS home listings online. . Pre- Foreclosures . A property goes into pre-foreclosure when a mortgage company notifies the borrower that they are in default on their loan. They will also be listed in the county and city courthouses. .

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Windemere Buying

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Mortgage Pre-Approval Another way you can supercharge your home search efforts is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Pre-approval has several benefits for prospective home buyers. They have access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) , the largest network of homes on the market.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2024

Oriana Shea , a top-rated agent in California who has been helping homebuyers for 26 years, says that, depending on local multiple list service (MLS) rules and where the property is located, a listing might actually be tagged as “contingent” rather than under contract. What contingencies might be attached to ‘under contract’ listings?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In recent years, the hot Iowa real estate market and a steep rise in equity added extra incentive to maximize profits. As the market shifts, you may have new concerns about how much you can get for your home and the amount of your net proceeds. In the midwest, we don’t see the appreciation jump as high as in bigger markets.

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HomeLight

MAY 25, 2023

We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview of the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent. If you don’t have the time or expertise to list your home FSBO, partner with a trusted, top agent in your North Carolina market. less than agent-marketed sales.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 29, 2020

Let’s take a look at the current state of the Portland real estate market amid the coronavirus pandemic. Things improved further in May when pending sales and new listings surged in the Portland housing market. The latest “PORTLAND HOUSING MARKET REPORT” is given below. In April, things improved a bit. s $477,400. month supply.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Short sales are rarer in the housing market nowadays. ” She adds, “You need a strong pre-qualification letter from a legitimate lender, and there’s no getting around that. There is a process you must follow to get pre-approved for a mortgage. And it’s even better if you can get pre-underwritten.

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