Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

Real estate agents are optimistic about the housing market and working to implement buyer agency agreement as we head into 2024, according to the RealTrends Q1 2024 AgentPulse survey. Of the 136 respondents, 96 were part of a national brand, and 40 of them were part of an independent firm.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Let’s talk about the copycat lawsuit first, mostly to say that we are not going to talk about it,” Glenn Kelman , Redfin’s CEO said in response to an analyst’s question. If buyers’ agents become less common, Redfin will prosper in that world too,” Kelman said. “We million in Q3 2022.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

One of the biggest challenges for agents is finding new clients and staying top-of-mind until they are ready to buy or sell. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. While the real estate industry is forever in flux, one constant is that it’s a relationship business. These are just a few of the key features of Top Producer.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

The most logical prospect for listings in any real estate market is the homeowner of an expired listing. They clearly have a desire to sell and have demonstrated the willingness to list. At least one will list with you. When you’re good at the script, one in 20 will turn into listings for you. Expired Math.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Real estate agents and brokers , are you relying solely on that buyer drip you set up for your motivated and qualified clients? Are they out there knocking on doors, sending letters and going to new builds, FSBOs and open houses? Finding the right house for your buyers in today’s market is a bit like a safari.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

This piece will explore some of the key domains where AI is having the greatest impact for real estate agents, brokers and the innovative companies leading the charge. Their all-in-one platform allows agents to send out mailers to leads at scale, with personalized copy developed by AI and hand-written notes produced by robots.

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BAM Media

MAY 14, 2024

It might sound backwards, but the more you try to appeal to as many subscribers as possible—by making your focus so broad it could apply to almost anyone—the more your open rate tends to sink into oblivion. They’re more likely to open and engage with emails tailored to their specific needs and interests.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2020

In the age of COVID-19, Peck Barham knew that prospective home buyers would pepper him with questions about home offices as they decamped downtown Birmingham for the spacious suburbs. But the agent with TeamBarham, Keller Williams Homewood didn’t expect the grub question. The post Two home offices?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Consisting of two portions, the exam’s state-specific section has 40 questions and the national-based section has 80 questions. minutes per question!) minutes per question!)

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

An open house might be your first opportunity as a buyer to lay eyes on your new home. Online listings and printed one-sheets can only go so far, after all. Open houses can also be a strategic way to gain key information about a home. As a top-selling agent in Boise City , Smith is an open house expert.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 13, 2024

When buying a home, asking your Realtor the right questions is crucial. Understanding their role, finding the right professional, and knowing what to ask can significantly impact your buying experience. Coverage of interviewing agents when making a purchase is less common. There are many types of agents.

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Lab Coat Agents

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

How can I get quality leads from open houses? Is there anything I can do as an agent to make a property stand out during an open house? Are open houses a high-conversion channel at all? These are the questions Craig Schneider, founder of Norchair Real Estate had set to answer.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of real estate, the traditional open house is getting a major digital makeover. We’re now in the era of the virtual open house. Buckle up as we dive deep into the art and science of hosting these open houses that not only captivate but convert.

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Kyle Handy

MAY 5, 2023

Have you ever found yourself fumbling to answer a question that you knew the answer to? Preparing yourself with some great open house scripts is crucial to growing your business. As real estate agents, we need to talk to potentially hundreds of people a week. What is an Open House Script?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 18, 2023

A real estate marketing plan involves a combination of online and offline tactics, including listing syndication, social media promotion, print advertising, open houses , and more. See if the agent lacks a background and track record in the respective market niche. Pay attention to how well they listen.”

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The Close

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

There’s plenty of advice for homeowners about what not to say when selling your house. But this list is for agents: things you should never say to your clients. Real estate has universal truths (the lockbox will not work), but agents have to be diplomatic despite these truths. It’s all 45 or no house.

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Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

I can’t tell you how many times I was asked “Did you hear” in the last 72 hours. Yes, every time I was asked, “Did you hear…” it was followed by some form of, “…about that house that got eighty-five offers,” but the conversations didn’t always go the distance.

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HomeLight

MAY 18, 2021

Traditional open houses follow an age-old pattern that you’ll recognize from popular media, even if you’ve never planned or attended one yourself before. Before an open house can occur, the seller and listing agent will choose the dates and times for the open house.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

There’s plenty of advice for homeowners about what not to say when selling your house. But this list is for agents: things you should never say to your clients. Real estate has universal truths (the lockbox will not work), but agents have to be diplomatic despite these truths. It’s all 45 or no house.

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The Close

JANUARY 9, 2024

As any experienced agent will tell you, the hardest real estate objections to overcome happen when your seller is the most emotional. I’ll discuss how to ask probing questions to anticipate the most common emotional seller objections before they arise. or even “Another agent said they would do it for less.”

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 10, 2024

Unfortunately, if the wrong real estate agent is chosen, it can lead to getting poor advice. From three decades of experience as a Realtor, many home sellers make aweful choices when it comes to their real estate agent. Asking an agent good interview questions can help immensely. Let's dig in.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I compiled this list from years of experience with buyers and sellers and real estate stories from my mentees. When they saw your listing, they put their best foot forward because they really wanted the home. After all, a new listing on the MLS gets the most attention in the first week. Then interest starts to taper off.

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Real Trends

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The question sticker allows you to ask your audience a question and receive open-ended responses. The question sticker allows you to ask your audience a question and receive open-ended responses. Countdown for a listing. This is great for promoting your next listing or open house.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

After all, there was a time before the Internet when an open house was the first look at a property. I was doing a seminar last week and I found myself (speaking of older agents…) essentially giving an impromptu history of the Internet. So when it comes to the open house, alas, it was more important back-in-the-day.

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The Close

AUGUST 4, 2023

Most buyers are looking for something specific and very likely just want to talk with the listing agent. They may be contacted by the listing agent plus up to three agents who pay for the lead through Zillow Premier Agent. copy to clipboard Agent: Hey {first name}? Wait for response.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So before making assumptions, just ask your clients what they’re thinking or what’s going on. However, when your clients veer into avoiding direct questions about simple things, like areas of interest or how much they can afford, that’s a red flag. Your buyers want to make an offer, and you ask, “What happened on the last deal?”

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

If you want to get metaphorical, don’t listing agents “mask” the real price of a house or condo for sale when they under-price the property and set an offer date? We have covered this topic on TRB before, and unfortunately, we don’t know enough about human nature to answer this question.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2022

By now you should have decided if you want to focus as a listing agent or a buyer’s agent. If you’ve decided to become a listing agent, here are a few ideas to help find your first listings. Don’t just ask them to leave their telephone number or email because most will not. Host an open house.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 4, 2021

Not asking the right questions. Zach Combs at Northrop Realty in Maryland says asking questions is the No. The simple equation: the more you ask, the more comfortable you will be when it comes time to sign the paperwork—so let the queries fly. “I Not hiring the best local agent for the job.

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The Close

MARCH 4, 2022

To get you thinking outside the box about lead generation, we curated the best real estate open house ideas from 27 top-producing listing agents from brokerages that include Douglas Elliman, Compass, and more. When it comes to open houses, many agents have already given up. Visit Lab Coat Agents.

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The Close

APRIL 15, 2024

Ready to dive into the secret world of pocket listings? In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explore the ins and outs of this listing type, from what they are and how they work to the pros, cons, and legal considerations. Plus, I’ll share some marketing tips to help you master the art of the pocket listing.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Drawing from surveys and research conducted over more than a decade, we’ve compiled this “real estate FAQ” feature to provide answers to the 10 most often-asked questions about buying and selling a home. From determining the right asking price to navigating the closing process, we’ve got you covered.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 16, 2023

Getty Images There was a point, not too long ago, when buying a house was fairly straightforward: You’d schedule some tours, make an offer, and boom, you’re in the house before you know it. Today, though, the housing market is a very different animal—fast, ferocious, and ever-changing. They’re persistent.

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Kyle Handy

MAY 10, 2023

Are you looking to get an edge on your next listing appointment? Listings are often competitive; getting the listing or not can mean a difference of thousands of dollars in income. With my listing appointment checklist, you’ll stand out among the competition and have the best chance at earning the business.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 1, 2022

Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. Question from Brooke in TX: Hi Brian, My life seems to be kind of directionless right now.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 12, 2022

Whether you’re buying or selling your home, having the right real estate professional at your side as a supportive but firm friend to guide you through the process and the state of housing in your area can save you time, headache, and, ultimately, money. Why Work With a Real Estate Agent? What Kind of Agent Do You Need?

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