Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Across the different markets, the agents consistently reported bidding wars amid heightened demand for single-family homes, low inventory and an increase of buyers fleeing big cities. Lovern was actually on maternity leave at that time when open houses and contracts were paused. “In Their housing needs have changed.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Many investors had expected the Fed to cut benchmark rates as early as March, and loan officers had hoped to see a decline in mortgage rates that tend to move in tandem with long-term yields. Many of his buyers are still waiting for rates to come down before seeking preapproval for a mortgage.

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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. Investors: If you specialize in working with real estate investors, use LinkedIn to find more investors to help. Dont forget to use hashtags.

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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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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. In that case, potential buyers will lay down an ‘as-is’ offer, which means they will acquire the home in its current condition. Buyers may walk away from the purchase.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Real estate investors operate differently than conventional buyers and sellers, especially to get the 26.9% Instead, investor-friendly brokerages are a better fit for your goals. Learn more about why choosing the right investor-friendly brokerage is so important and what to look for when you start your search.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a real estate investor, you understand that one of the biggest costs is the transactions themselves. The savings are significant, and most real estate investors can handle transactions without a realtor by their side. Complete self-management: As a buyer, you search properties, make offers, and negotiate deals alone.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 22, 2024

As digital innovation continues to reshape the landscape, a new potential savior has risen—real estate software for investors. As executives and investors face the current market’s uncertainties and challenges, the need for innovative, cutting-edge tools is greater than ever.

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Strategic property investors look at both the liabilities and assets columns when they’re assessing their business processes. However, many real estate investors focus on the property price above all else, including the initial purchase price, cost of repairs, and final sales price.

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 15, 2024

Real estate investors face a lot of challenges, even in Texas markets that are showing a strong ROI for flips and sales. Many real estate investors who don’t want to pay an agent to represent them deal with even more issues, ranging from lack of access to industry resources to paying for services they don’t really need.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In contrast, a flat fee model caps costs and maximizes seller profit, appealing to those tech-savvy individuals or investors eager for efficiency and savings. The MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, is a real estate database that gives properties maximum exposure to potential buyers. A crucial part of this service is the MLS listing.

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Listing Spark

JULY 24, 2023

The goal of every real estate investor is to turn a profit—but how much profit you garner per year and how much work it takes depends on your unique operational strategy. For example, many investors see an annual 8% return on investment for each of their rental properties. But today, you have a choice.

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Listing Spark

JULY 5, 2023

Real estate investors who want to stay nimble in this market (especially as inventory stays low and prices stay meteorically high) need to adopt every tool at their disposal to stay informed and to quickly assess homes just entering the marketplace. Real estate investors need to have immediate access to both information and actionable steps.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 17, 2024

With the current NAR settlement shaking up commission processes and costs for buyers and sellers, investors have even more reason to operate without an agent holding up their processes. Understanding the Value of a Flat-Fee Listing on MLS Flat-fee MLS listing is a powerful tool in the savvy real estate investor’s arsenal.

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Birmingham Appraisal

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Today, I’ll share with you seven common reasons why a home may not be selling and offer actionable steps to improve your chances of finding a buyer. Overpricing: Buyers Can Tell When It’s Too High The Problem: Interest rates may have dropped, but if a home is priced too high, potential buyers will still walk away.

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Listing Spark

JULY 5, 2023

While real estate agents can provide value for some conventional buyers and sellers, real estate investors can drastically improve their own balance sheets by opting for a flat-fee listing service and doing without a real estate agent entirely. What Is a Flat-Fee Listing Service? They each traditionally receive 3% of the sales price.

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CA Realty Training

MARCH 29, 2021

Buyers may not always know how to communicate what they want, especially if you are working with a first-time home buyer. For example, you may be working with a seller that doesn’t want to hold an open house or place a “For Sale” sign in their yard. So save the market data and stats for the investors. Don’t worry!

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Home Junction

APRIL 30, 2020

Investors still want to buy rental properties. Data can help buyers and sellers get a clearer picture of what is taking place right now. “The housing market is going to be stalled for the spring,” predicted Jessica Lautz, NAR vice president of research. People who retire want to move out of their homes and relocate.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 18, 2021

This means NOW is a great time to list to take advantage of motivated buyers before other sellers start to saturate the market. Take Action to Sell and Action to Buy- Many times “Want-to-Be” sellers and buyers don’t take one step without the other and all that does is hold you back.

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Quicken Loans

JULY 1, 2021

One of those times is when you’re trying to sell a house. You may have become accustomed to your animal’s “musk,” only to be told by your listing agent that buyers will be turned off by the pet smells in your home within moments of entering your home. On the flip side, we know that pets are a luxury and, at times, an expensive one.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 17, 2024

This trend changes the landscape for real estate investors and house flippers. For people who want to try house flipping as a new real estate investor, there’s an opportunity in the market. Minimize Risks House flipping is full of potential risks that every investor has to navigate.

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Listing Spark

JULY 15, 2024

By listing on the MLS, your property gains exposure to a vast audience of potential buyers. They often host open houses and private viewings to showcase the property to potential buyers. They provide crucial insights on market conditions, accurate home pricing, and staging your home to attract potential buyers.

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A hefty 69% of that is for real estate commission fees alone, as the seller is traditionally responsible for paying the buyer’s agent (3%) and your agent (3%). It’s a common choice among real estate investors, former real estate agents, and individuals who are either familiar with the house-selling process or want to know more.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 21, 2023

Listings include a description of the property and details about the home, such as: Square footage The year the home was built Bedroom/bathroom count Type of power for utilities HVAC details Your expectations for offers These and other pertinent pieces of information tell buyers and their agents what they need to know.

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Listing Spark

JULY 21, 2023

While this can help savvy real estate investors, it can also be a costly overstep. The Purpose of a Real Estate License in Buying and Selling Homes In Texas, homeowners have the option of selling their home as ‘for sale by owner’ (FSBO), and prospective buyers can also make offers and represent themselves.

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Zillow

APRIL 4, 2016

First-time home buyers aren't typically versed in the intricacies of agency disclosure, nor do they understand the concepts of a buyer's agent and seller's agent. They only know that the person they meet at an open house or email about a listing is an "agent." So what’s a buyer to do?

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 9, 2024

How to Sell Your Home With Online Tools in Less Time Modern buyers aren’t finding their next home by driving around to seek open houses or acquiring a house from a family friend. Today, at least 52% of buyers find their future home online—so that’s precisely where sellers need to be.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The information you will be asked to provide includes: Images or video files of the property Details about the property, such as the bedroom and bathroom count, square footage, and features Documents such as your Seller’s Disclosure form, any proof of maintenance or renovations you want prospective buyers to see, etc.

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In Texas, anyone can sell their home without a real estate agent or an attorney, so many people do so: former realtors, property investors, and people wanting to explore the market on their own. An agent will recommend a strategy, create an MLS listing for the property, and coordinate with buyers and their agents on your behalf.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 22, 2024

While you can opt to list on popular real estate websites, having your home listed on the MLS increases its visibility to potential buyers. Marketing Expenses Effectively marketing your home is crucial to attracting potential buyers. They give potential buyers a good sense of your property before they even step foot in it.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 14, 2023

Unless the listed home is in a favorable location, priced competitively and move-in ready, activity has been somewhat muted as prospective buyers and sellers wait for economic conditions to improve. Sellers who priced their homes appropriately enjoyed busy open houses in their first weekend on the market followed by multiple offers.

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Texas is a great place for real estate investors and homeowners looking to sell. 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. Let’s get technical for a second. Is the home beautiful?

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Listing Spark

JULY 8, 2024

This technology has swiftly gained traction among homeowners and investors by offering a cost-effective, efficient alternative to traditional realtors. The MLS is a database real estate brokers use to share information about properties with other brokers who represent potential buyers.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When you list two homes per month, you will automatically attract buyer business as well, so focus on listings. Open houses It’s all about choosing the right house, promoting the open house, using good scripts and having relentless lead follow-up. A bird in hand so to speak.

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Home Junction

MAY 14, 2020

These are some solid reasons why an agent should use these programs: Create Content Automatically for Buyers. In addition, that consistent outreach could come at a moment when a buyer or seller decides, yes, I’m ready to act. Perhaps they have an open house coming up. But to make repeated contacts.

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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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Houston Properties

JANUARY 12, 2022

Why We're Fearful: Buyer & Seller Mistakes. I’m A Buyer. Why We’re Fearful: Buyer & Seller Mistakes. "A The root causes of buyers overpaying are similar: Using an inexperienced agent (one with less than 6 transactions in total). This is the classic case of a buyer putting emotions over data.

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