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23 creative open house ideas to drive foot traffic, get leads and sell fast

Housing Wire

Even amid the growing popularity of TikTok videos and Instagram reels, real estate open houses are still one of the best ways to get new clients in the door (quite literally!). The right open house strategies will generate leads and establish your brand presence in high-demand neighborhoods among your most desired clientele.

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NAR clarifies details on buyer broker agreements

Housing Wire

NAR recently published an FAQ page related to the settlement agreement where it clarifies that the phrase “working with” is meant to “distinguish MLS participants who provide brokerage services to a buyer from MLS participants who simply market their services or just talk to a buyer.”

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When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses

Inman

The National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they're "working with." But what exactly does that mean?

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8 best website builders for real estate agents, brokers and brokerages

Housing Wire

With competition for online leads heating up, we think AgentFire’s brand-first approach can be a game changer for brand-conscious agents, teams and even boutique brokerages. That means you own your website instead of being locked down into a SAAS contract as with other website builders. Users seem to agree; AgentFire is rated above 4.8

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

This includes — but is not limited to — posting to the MLS, hosting open houses and getting creative with social media. This course covers real estate law, contracts, finance and ethics. Now, it’s time to join a brokerage. After agents have partnered with a brokerage, it’s time to get to work.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Getting referrals and cozying up to the sell side Mike Kortas, CEO at NEXA Mortgage , sent a clear message to the over 2,300 mortgage LOs at his mortgage brokerage: “Keep your eyes open, keep your ears open, listen for opportunities that are going to present themselves, and be ready to assist more buyers.

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The 22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2024

Housing Wire

Here are some options to help you build a strong real estate website: Luxury Presence This high-end website builder is used by most design-forward agents and brokerages for its stunning layouts, high-resolution video capabilities and a sleek luxury feel.