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Erin Wester on simplifying capital markets technology and what lenders should expect from their tech partners

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently sat down with Erin Wester, Optimal Blues chief product officer and a 2024 HousingWire Women of Influence honoree, to discuss how lenders can simplify capital markets operations and improve profitability with the right technology partner. And technology when its done right can absolutely make that happen.

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Longbridge COO Bill Packer on how technology is influencing workflows

Housing Wire

Packer has worked in the consumer lending space for four decades, with deep expertise in technology and operations. Sarah Wheeler: Technology used to be siloed off from workflows, but that’s been changing in the mortgage industry. How does technology influence workflows now? A third of the folks adopt the technology right away.

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Embracing new technology: Swapping Encompass SDK for Encompass Partner Connect with GridBase

Housing Wire

This change driven by ICE Mortgage Technologys updated standards promises enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and future-proof workflows. GridBase is a proven leader in title and lending technology, offering a seamless, coding-free solution that simplifies migration while enhancing operational workflows. Why should lenders act now?

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LeadingRE adds Smartify Media for digital display technology

Housing Wire

Smartify Media has been named an exclusive provider of digital display technology for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) and its global network of more than 550 real estate firms. Smartify’s marketing strategy is a fantastic way for our members to stay top of mind for consumers,” Psyhogios said.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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. How can real estate agents use technology to improve their marketing and business success? Follow this webinar to find out!

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Reshaping appraisals: Jaro’s high-tech solutions innovate the appraisal process in an evolving real estate market

Housing Wire

As mortgage rates fluctuate based on decreasing housing inventory volume, the appraisal market is more volatile than ever in key areas such as urban and rural communities states like California and Texas. Only automation and technology can tackle this new demand effectively, and that’s where Jaro comes into play. Career Institute.

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Survey shows buyers gaining leverage as real estate market slows

Housing Wire

The housing market continued to cool in May, with buyer leverage increasing across many regions of the country, according to a new survey from The Real Brokerage. and Canada — points to softening transaction activity and a shift in market power toward homebuyers. Another 29% said the market is balanced. in May, down from 47.8

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments!

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The Broker Action Plan for the Post-NAR Lawsuit Landscape

Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace. So – what should brokers do to ensure this?