Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Buying a home in a non-disclosure state, where sale prices are not available to the general public, presents a unique set of challenges and requires home buyers to be more proactive in gathering information. Attend open houses and talk to other homeowners to get a sense of the market dynamics in the area.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Real estate prospecting is a necessary activity for agents aiming to build a robust pipeline of buyer and seller leads. Traditional prospecting involves more direct or physical methods like cold calling, door knocking, direct mail campaigns, and hosting open houses or community events. The people are already hanging out there.

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2024

Knowing what you’ll say in advance on a call, at an open house, or just chatting with your sphere makes you more confident — and confidence is the key that opens the door to opportunity in real estate. If no: It’s definitely not easy to do, and it looks like you have a great property! Set your own rate and stick to it.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

In this article, well cover the definition of a pocket listing, the pros and cons for both agents and sellers, and how to transact off-market legally and ethically. The likelihood of the listing agent selling a pocket listing to a direct buyer without their own agent increases greatly with pocket listings.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

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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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

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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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

You have all these buyers that have been waiting for rates to come back and now they’re back and all this becomes really competitive again.” So to me, it’s still a big first-time buyer market in 2024. and they can get a rate at 5%, that’s a refi boom for all of those buyers. If people got rates of 7% and 7.5%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

Nationwide, pre-pandemic the first week of February typically marks the lowest point for housing inventory during the year, as sellers return to the market in time for spring, but since the onset of the pandemic this predictable trend has been thrown out the window. “ What happened to ‘normal’?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Advertise open houses Post about open houses to both your grid and stories multiple times leading up to the event, as this ensures that it will reach the most people. It’s also important to include the details of the open house in the photo in addition to your caption.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

They provide value and can be saved for future use, like emails or handouts at an open house. per month, so its definitely an investment but could be worth it if you commit to using it regularly. Lead magnets: These are tangible takeaways for your audience, like a homebuying checklist or how to stage your home guide. to $139.99

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With hundreds of other IDX websites online, why would a buyer choose yours? Not when the average time buyers spend on real estate websites is less than two minutes. Yes, buyers will still click on your ads and still want to search for homes on your website. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Not in 2024.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, is a real estate database that gives properties maximum exposure to potential buyers. Flat Fee MLS Listings Explained MLS Access and Exposure The MLS is a powerful tool for reaching potential buyers. This broad exposure is crucial for attracting buyers, especially in competitive markets.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They don’t just cater to new agents: lead generation companies can also complement traditional lead generation methods — open houses, home buying seminars and referrals, to name a few — thereby helping to build your pipeline of leads. Paid leads may offer quantity, but their quality can definitely vary.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s highly effective for connecting agents and brokers with local buyer leads. While lead generation companies are one option, agents also obtain leads through traditional avenues like referrals, open houses, community events and their personal networks. Real estate agents acquire leads from multiple sources.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

The best real estate CRM solution is the one that will manage your client interactions, increase the number of touchpoints with each client, and convert leads seamlessly into buyers and sellers. Your CRM needs top-notch lead tracking and nurturing tools to turn those maybes into definites. Customizability: Every business is unique.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Full practice exams, quizzes with over 400 exam prep questions, on-demand course review videos, e-textbook, online note taking feature, Terms & Definitions, makeup for missed classes All features of online class + textbook. Classes meet 4 x per week for 2 weeks. All features of online class + textbook. Classes meet Sat. for 2 weeks.

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McKissock

MARCH 10, 2021

If you are working with buyers, send them properties as soon as they hit the market, and check in to give them status updates. For all clients, follow up with any call, email, or text as soon as possible—and definitely within 24 hours. Showing buyers homes above their budget. Sending clients to open houses—without you.

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McKissock

APRIL 5, 2022

However, from every open house showing to every meeting you have, safety should be an important factor. Make them readily available to all sellers and prospective buyers by including them in your marketing materials. RISMedia is the residential real estate industry’s definitive source for news and information.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The truth is there’s a lot that goes into selling a house you may not have considered. Agents do more than just bring in potential buyers and show up to have documents signed. They know all the ins and outs of both buying and selling a house. Selling a house can be a full-time job. You’re Already Busy.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Selling your home during the autumn months presents new opportunities, such as leveraging a cozy home atmosphere and reaching motivated home buyers looking to settle in before the holidays. Projects like these are typically inexpensive and don’t require a whole lot of time and are very attractive to potential buyers.

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Zillow

APRIL 16, 2020

If you were counting on crowded open houses (or any open houses, for that matter) to sell your home, you've probably been rethinking your strategy. You don't want to erase all the personality from your home, but you do want it to feel neutral so potential buyers can imagine themselves living there.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

When others are chasing the next shiny real estate “thing”, sometimes the best course of action is to get back to the online basics and become the definitive source for all things real estate in your area. The skills required to help home buyers and sellers successfully buy and sell real estate have nothing to do with networking all day.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

In Bakersfield, for example, Golden Empire MLS participants can submit a form to post new listings, open houses and price changes. This knowledge positions agents to market properties competitively and attract the right buyers. MLSs are finding their own workarounds until the vendor issue is resolved. Sold quickly.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2024

What constitutes a “lowball” offer, when is it appropriate or not appropriate and how can you encourage your buyer clients to stop insisting on offering a price that’s unlikely to result in an offer? By definition, a lowball offer is an offer that is significantly below market value. Let’s talk about lowball offers.

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Movoto

JULY 31, 2024

Tune into the tenth (that’s right double digits) episode of the MovotoMic featuring Steph Douglass, CEO and broker of Open House Austin and learn how to break through traditional home ownership. This episode is eye-opening and should be at the top of the list for anyone interested in replacing their mortgage with income.

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You can speak to buyers’ agents or self-representing buyers directly, market your home the way you prefer, and gain a deeper understanding of the real estate process. You can also negotiate with buyers who need a lower purchase price but are willing to make up for it through other deal terms. Is the home beautiful?

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Houston Properties

JULY 20, 2022

Each of these villages has its own unique charm, perfect for the home buyer with distinct requirements. On the buyer side, she will absolutely tell you what’s wrong with a property and give you all of the reasons not to buy it. Whatever your budget is, there is definitely a home waiting for you in Memorial Villages.

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Assurance Financial

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The key to getting the best possible value for your money is understanding what’s happening in your local real estate market — whether you’re a buyer or a seller. What’s the Difference Between a Buyer’s and Seller’s Market? Buyer’s vs. seller’s markets are a matter of supply and demand.

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

Since most Houston home buyers will need a mortgage, it is important that a home’s sale price be in line with a lender’s estimate of its value. It’s critical to know what price you will ultimately be willing to accept for your Houston home before beginning a negotiation with a buyer. Ask a lender. Price accurately.

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Listing Spark

MAY 26, 2023

With careful planning and the right resources, finding your dream home at the right price is definitely possible. For example, data from the Texas Real Estate Research Center shows that houses in the suburbs are selling like hotcakes, while condos in downtown areas are also gaining popularity. But don’t let that scare you!

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Houston Properties

JULY 20, 2022

You definitely want her on your team when you decide to buy or sell." We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale. All Camp Logan Homes For Sale.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 28, 2023

Taking a webinar or class from him is definitely worth the price. They said a real estate license was good because they could hold open houses and answer questions (required in California). I always like good vibes also ;> In my market, feng shui is very important to some buyers. He knew everything!

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Houston Properties

JULY 21, 2022

It was even more difficult because I was no longer in Houston and the trust I had put in the other agent was definitely taken advantage of. We joked that the pictures online could not have come from our house!!! They brought a lot of buyers through, and we were fortunate enough to have multiple offers to choose from.

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Houston Properties

JULY 20, 2022

You definitely want her on your team when you decide to buy or sell." We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale. Balconies are available in some units.

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Houston Properties

JULY 18, 2022

You definitely want her on your team when you decide to buy or sell." We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale. 1400 Hermann Condos Amenities. "Paige

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Houston Properties

JULY 18, 2022

I definitely recommend them." We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale. increased sphere of influence and exposure to more potential buyers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

Part of our value as professional real estate agents is helping guide buyers through the process, using our expertise and first-hand experience. We’ve compiled this house-hunting checklist you can review with your buyer clients to help them better understand the home-buying process. For single buyers, it’s a helpful activity.

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