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Compass launches client-facing portal with listings, docs and more

Housing Wire

The race is on for brokerages to capture clients in an incredibly difficult housing market, and Compass believes a new technology offering will give it an advantage. The brokerage on Monday launched Compass One, a client-facing portal that provides a guide through the process of both home buying and selling.

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The future of mortgage professionals: Adapting to a changing market

Housing Wire

The not ready yet buyer Many potential buyers delay their home purchases due to concerns about timing, affordability, and market uncertainty. Limited financial literacy Many clients lack an understanding of financial principles such as debt consolidation, home equity utilization, and long-term wealth-building strategies.

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Ruoff Mortgage teams with Calque on ‘buy before you sell’ offering

Housing Wire

Buyers are not required to prepare their current home for sale until after they move into the new property. Calque also offers buyers a guaranteed offer on their current home to reduce risk. “It In other words, if a buyer can sell their home in a specific timeline, the contingency is pulled and the buyer can purchase the property.

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Navigating movement in the mortgage industry series: Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions

Housing Wire

The checklist covers such broad areas and topics as: organizational structure; litigation; compliance ; intellectual property; real property; financial and tax; labor and employment; material, vendor, and software contracts; insurance; and customers. Are those agreements assignable to the buyer? Patent & Trademark Office.

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Consumer watchdog releases criteria for evaluating buyer agency agreements

Housing Wire

After slamming the California Association of Realtors (CAR) for a draft of its buyer representation agreement, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) on Tuesday released its proposed criteria for evaluating buyer representation agreements. The criteria are primarily focused on the form and content of the contract.

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Zillow launches buyer agreement for home tours

Housing Wire

Through the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement Zillow is now getting into buyer representation agreements. Under the terms of NAR’s settlement agreement, agents will have to have a written agreement with a client in order to work with them as a buyer broker.

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Real estate Instagram accounts: 21 agents & influencers to follow right now

Housing Wire

From client quirks to open-house mishaps, his posts are so relatable that youll swear hes been shadowing your day-to-day. A post shared by The Agency (@theagencyre) Actionable Insights High-quality visuals can elevate your brand and attract more clients Showcase aspirational properties to capture the attention of luxury buyers 2.