Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Watch any of the glamorous pseudo-reality real estate shows on TV, and you might be tempted to become a part-time real estate agent. Most of the agents you see on TV wearing $1500 outfits work 80+ hours per week. As a real estate coach, I hear this question all the time.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. Since real estate tech changes by the hour these days, we did a deep dive into the most helpful AI tools for real estate agents on the market today.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 381

Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2021

Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. The post The DOJ vs. NAR: What’s the impact to real estate agents? Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. Become a member today. Already a member?

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

In my circle, I hear this often about real estate agents as well (“They hardly do anything and get 6%!”). In a later article, I will devote pages and vent my spleen at those who thus insult teachers and farmers, but here I will do so in favor of the much maligned real estate agent. Is this fair?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

You might have heard about AI in sci-fi movies or tech conferences, but do you know that it’s a game-changer for real estate agents too? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is your secret sauce to becoming the ultimate authority in the real estate world. That’s right!

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 482

Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

To help, we put together this guide to walk you through our nine-step system to recruit, nurture, and retain producing agents in 2024. Related Article The best real estate companies to work for in 2024 (+ beyond) 5. If anyone on this Earth can sniff out a hard sell, it’s real estate agents.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 389

Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2024

While they may not be as trendy as they once were, a well-crafted real estate agent Facebook page is still the best way to generate leads on social media. Your Facebook page can help you build your personal brand, network with other agents across the country (hello, referral partners!)

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

To answer that, we’ll take a deep dive into the differences between the many types of real estate professionals, including a real estate agent and a real estate broker. Summary What is a real estate agent? What does a real estate agent do? Let’s dive in!

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. Back in the day it was newspaper articles and if you were lucky you might be able to get a print ad about something you had done or a house that you had sold.”. Real estate agents are busier than ever.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 389

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. 1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 383

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Real estate advice + top tech, lead gen & marketing tools — delivered to your inbox. Get expert advice, independent reviews and product recommendations from our editorial team of experienced real estate agents, brokers and coaches.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Brokerage Agents 353

Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

Describing reverse mortgages as originating in 1961 before coming to greater prominence through the establishment of the HECM program during the Reagan administration, one of two recent NAR articles dealing with reverse mortgage-related subject matter stated that home sales and purchases are becoming a more common topic within HECM circles.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

How much are real estate referral fees? Who pays the real estate referral fees and how are they paid? Drafting a referral agreement that works for all parties How to find a great real estate agent in another area When to accept a referral (and when not to)? What is a real estate referral fee?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Below are a few ways originators can best present themselves to real estate agents and stand out in a saturated market. Right now, people are craving face time, so why not offer real estate agents and networking peers that opportunity?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2021

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. Louisville, Kentucky. It’s wild,” said Elizabeth Monarch, who runs eXp’s Kentucky operation. “It Already a member?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

RE photos by Andy: @rephotosbyandy Content style: Stunning real estate photography Talk about stunning photographs! Be sure to follow the @theoppenheimgroup on Instagram for more inspirational real estate content. Real estate advice + top tech, lead gen & marketing tools delivered to your inbox.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2021

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their market. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

With taxes and insurance, most buyers today are approaching $3,000 or more Pricing accurately is paramount “Pricing is the absolute number one, most important factor when somebody sells their home,” Robert Andert, a real estate agent on The Minnesota Real Estate Team , told HousingWire in an interview in July. ”So

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

These are the words real estate agents use when asked to describe the current state of the market and what it’s like to buy a home today. Real estate agents cited a lack of inventory as the main hurdle preventing their clients from completing a transaction, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Housing Market Real Estate Agent Marketing Inventory 418

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The excited and at times nervous first-time homebuyers that James Dunn often represents ask him how that whole process of taking out a mortgage works, and Dunn, a Los Angeles-based real estate agent with eXp , replies with a few trusted names. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. Aspen, Colorado. This is probably not the time to buy your Aspen dream home. Become a member today.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

real estate agents and spends more annually on lobbying the federal government than any organization in the country. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. They were relatively tight-lipped,” Dunn said of the trade group. This content is exclusively for HW+ members.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2021

Mortgage, title, appraisal, servicing, iBuying, real estate brokerage , green energy — the gamut. They’d then utilize the services of a real estate agent found through the growing Rocket Homes platform. Then comes the mortgage — which their agent would monitor through Rocket Pro Insight.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In May the real estate agent listed a two-bedroom home in Fountain Hills, Arizona, 30 miles north of Phoenix, for $342,000. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. Zillow CEO Rich Barton. Antonio Pellegrini was stunned. Then Zillow came along. “It Become a member today.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Remember — your prospective clients are glancing through dozens of agents’ websites. For instance, if you live in the Bay Area, include the phrase “Bay Area real estate agent” when convenient. Check out these examples: We reviewed dozens of agent, team and brokerage websites while writing this article.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Brokerage 428

Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

Generate seller leads using AI Artificial Intelligence (or AI) is changing the way agents work in so many ways, and that includes how we generate seller leads. Data analysis allows real estate agents to focus their marketing efforts (and budget!) Let’s be honest, spending money on lead generation can get expensive.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 29, 2024

It’s up to us as real estate agents to provide them with the right tools and guidance to help them reach their goals of homeownership.” Nearly two-thirds will use or consider using a real estate agent or mortgage lender to learn about the homebuying process (63%).

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

That’s wonderful and something to be admired, yet I’ve had many agents who are earlier in their careers ask me HOW these agents built this referral machine. In this article, you’ll find nine tried-and-true ways to start and grow your real estate referral business.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Clients 321

Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2021

In February 2019, we wrote an article predicting this seismic shift, detailing how mortgage lenders could and should prepare to not only survive the shift but thrive in the future digital age. Mortgage lenders and real estate agents who do not provide customers with a digital experience are being left behind.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 20, 2021

In just the past few weeks, nonbank mortgage lenders Rocket Companies and Better.com have revealed plans to instantly buy homes from their customers and also pair their services with in-house real estate agents. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. Become a member today.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. Rocket said its iBuying program will “provide a back-up offer” to sellers. Rocket said its iBuying program will “provide a back-up offer” to sellers. This content is exclusively for HW+ members. Start an HW+ Membership now for less than $1 a day.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2021

The mortgage industry continues to evolve with new technology coming in to better serve mortgage lenders, real estate agents, service providers, appraisal management companies and others, so taking compliance into consideration is key. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

Networking can be intimidating for some real estate agents. The downside: there will likely be lots of other real estate agents there. Keep in mind: some investors could be skeptical of real estate agents at first, so it’s even more important to lead with value and avoid sounding like a pushy salesperson.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Clients Investors 377

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In this article, we’ve gathered 30 real estate text message scripts designed to help you connect with leads, nurture relationships, and get more deals to the closing table this coming year. When it comes to selling real estate, communication and timing can make or break your success. Let me know what you think!

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Sellers Clients 325

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For decades, referrals have been the backbone of a real estate agents business. But in an era where nearly everything begins with a Google search, the way buyers connect with agents has changed dramatically. Agents now need to embrace this change to find themselves ahead of the curve.

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