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NAR: 31% of Realtors say they feel unsafe at open houses

Housing Wire

According to the report, 31% of Realtors said they feel unsafe during an open house or showings, and 27% said they feel unsafe when meeting a new client for the first time at a scheduled location or property. The man allegedly told the agent and potential buyer to get off the property. Those fears are not unfounded.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

There are still plenty of buyers interested in this area. In fact, we had (number) offers, which means there are still ready, willing, and qualified buyers eager to make an offer! Buyer’s agents who can find their clients a home that’s not even on the market are instant heroes. Are you considering selling your property?

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Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been this year. Did loan officers expect this?

Housing Wire

Rather, their priorities are buyer education and the nurturing and building of more referral relationships to expand their market share, loan originators who spoke to HousingWire said. Many of his buyers are still waiting for rates to come down before seeking preapproval for a mortgage. Market their listings; go to their listings.

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

As the engines of the housing and mortgage markets continue to sputter due to higher interest rates and fewer buyers, industry innovators are looking for ways to get their company’s wheels off the ground. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%.

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HousingStack Phase 4: Lead conversion

Housing Wire

So the products I’ve put into this category are really focused on either helping agents win listings or helping them convert lookers into buyers. And the last area is seller tools or companies that help to convert lookers to buyers (I could probably have thought of a better name here). Seller tools / Buyer conversion tools.

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Current Real Estate Industry Trends

D Fritz Appraisals

Live-streamed open houses, virtual walkthroughs, masks and sanitizer waiting at listed homes became common as the first weeks wore on. As a result, in June the number of homes on the market was much closer to 2019 numbers and sales in June 2020 in the VREB region surpassed sales from June 2019. Condo sales are down 3.2%

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

At the close of 2019, the National Association of Realtors had 1.4 When you’re starting as a real estate agent you have to get to know your market, your buyers and sellers and you have to get to know the process to actually close a transaction,” Hollander said. “So million members.

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