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Travis Kessler set to retire from Texas Realtors, Mike Barnett named as new CEO

Housing Wire

Jef Conn, the trade group’s chairman, praised Kessler for ushering Realtors and their clients toward success. Travis Kessler “Travis Kessleris an exemplary leader who has been a driving force in helping REALTORS and their clients acrossTexasachieve success,” Conn said in a statement.

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The long road to remote reverse mortgage counseling in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

From 2010 to 2024, the reverse mortgage industry sought to allow remote reverse mortgage counseling in the state of Massachusetts, citing an insufficient number of actual counselors and logistical challenges for senior clients. The proposed change would be logistically difficult,” Yedinak reported in May 2010. Massachusetts Rep.

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Corcoran Group enters North Carolina with Raleigh franchise

Housing Wire

“The beautiful and iconic Corcoran branding, paired with the marketing systems, seamless technology suite, and incredible network, is an ideal fit for our firm, aiding our agents to deliver an even higher level of care and support for both our new and repeat clients,” said Frank DeRonja, the founder of DeRonja Real Estate, in a statement.

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Expert Insights: Differentiating Yourself From the Competition

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Since 2010, Michael has focused on opportunities in the revitalization of Philadelphias emerging neighborhoods. The best way to differentiate yourself from the competition is by building trusting relationships with your clients. This will result in satisfied repeat clients and earn a sense of pride that you can build moment with.

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Celink awarded high net promoter score in recent customer survey

Housing Wire

Lansing, Michigan -based reverse mortgage servicing company Celink this week announced that it earned a high net promoter score (NPS) of 74, which is generally considered an excellent rating of customer loyalty, following a survey of its clients. Celink is the current holder of the U.S. Its owner, Bain & Co.

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RE/MAX closes out fall months with new top-producers, franchisees

Housing Wire

Ruehrwein, who became a licensed agent in 2017 after working in the new construction industry for 28 years, serves clients in Rehoboth and surrounding Massachusetts towns, as well as East Providence and the Narraganset area of Rhode Island. “My The independent brokerage, which now has over 50 agents was founded in 2010 by Claude Blackman.

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RedfinNow launches in Phoenix housing market

Housing Wire

Redfin isn’t new to town though – it has had agents based in Phoenix help clients buy and sell homes since 2010 with a listing fee as low as 1%. Presented by: Fannie Mae. Now, homeowners can request a cash offer on their home via its iBuying arm.