Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How do you convince the sellers of $15 million homes to work with you? Your network isn’t just a source of potential clients; it’s a valuable asset for gaining insights into market trends, understanding the desires of affluent buyers, and staying ahead of the curve.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Advertising on Zillow can put your website in front of millions of potential buyers and sellers. It offers a multichannel online advertising service that finds and attracts potential leads, leveraging search intent targeting and social information to engage with potential buyers and sellers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

While the exact mix of agent types you need will vary, this is a good starting point for most brokerages: Producing buyer’s agents: 65% Ideally, producing buyer’s agents should be the bulk of your recruiting efforts. A team or brokerage with nothing but producing buyer’s agents can still be highly profitable.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The MA & NH package includes required Core Course, Buyer Agency, Financing, Disclosures / Seller Due Diligence, 1031 Exchanges, Code of Ethics, and Conducting Open Houses and Developing a Safety Plan. After the class, you will receive the certificate for each state to renew both states’ licenses. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Inman

MARCH 26, 2025

Communication isn't just part of the job of a real estate professions; it is the job, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's how to make sure you're ready for your toughest conversations.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JULY 1, 2021

It’s also the appraiser’s job to develop an opinion on a home’s fair market value, and just because the buyer and seller have agreed on a price doesn’t mean that’s the true value of the property, said Francois Gregoire, broker, appraiser, instructor, and president of Gregoire & Gregoire Inc.,

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Inman

DECEMBER 29, 2023

From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren't one-size-fits-all.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This not only gives you a clear idea of your budget but also makes you a more attractive buyer to sellers. Take advantage of online resources, attend seminars, and consider hiring a real estate agent to guide you through the intricacies of the market.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

percent from one week earlier Appraised Value Vs. Sale Price Excerpts: Property sellers often ask professionals who are performing appraisals for mortgage lending, “Why is an appraisal even needed? The buyer and I have already agreed on a sale price.” I joined the seminar committee as I had a CE business at that time.

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Bottom line: Buyers should factor this potential tax increase into their budgeting plans when buying a home, as property taxes can significantly affect the overall cost of ownership. Buyers and sellers across King County may answer with an Oh, yeah! Realtors and appraisers can help provide evidence to support the appeal.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 5, 2024

This likely has to do with the cost of building a pool, cost of maintaining a pool, and even larger parcels at higher ranges – not to mention buyers at higher price points expecting a pool more often. Often sellers said they would remove the pool, but the buyers never requested it. Attend industry conferences and seminars 3.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 10, 2024

GROWING INVESTOR PRESENCE PLACES NEW BURDEN ON BUYERS You’re a first-time homebuyer who has found the perfect house within budget – only to be outbid by $10,000 to an LLC. Investors continue to snap up homes and convert them into rentals, frustrating traditional buyers. What in the H-E- L-L … C is going on?!

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 3, 2022

We’ve seen more luxury properties sell (larger homes) and buyers at higher price points (larger homes) have been taking advantage of being able to work from home. Most of all, we’re seeing buyers become more sensitive to price, location, and condition since affordability has taken such a beating lately. Sellers, it’s time to listen.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

GROWING INVESTOR PRESENCE PLACES NEW BURDEN ON BUYERS You’re a first-time homebuyer who has found the perfect house within budget – only to be outbid by $10,000 to an LLC. Investors continue to snap up homes and convert them into rentals, frustrating traditional buyers. What in the H-E- L-L … C is going on?!

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Listen to all of these really great mortgage programs (most agents and buyers don’t know about these!) Create a First Responder seminar or webinar, in person or online. You can even search for investors, first time buyers, first responders, etc. for first responders and consider doing any or all the following: 1.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 14, 2022

Most home buyers focus on the direction of interest rates. It’s very likely that these reductions are temporary, but since they’re happening as the spring home-buying season is kicking off, they provide a bit of a financial cushion for buyers – especially first-time buyers.”. There is so much at play – and at stake.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2022

Also known as a mother-in-law or cottage, the dwellings can offer viable housing to younger buyers seeking to save for their first home or enable seniors to age within a familiar neighborhood. This suggests buyers were still paying top dollar for their dream home. Even as prices decline, final sales figures are averaging 0.4%

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 2, 2023

I have taken many of his seminars over the years. Sellers concessions up most in pandemic homebuying boomtowns Tampa, FL saw a bigger year-over-year jump in seller concessions than any other metro Redfin analyzed. The share of sellers giving out concessions rose over the last year in all metros Redfin analyzed.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Create a House Matchmaker Instagram series Create short, engaging videos matching buyers to homes based on their personality, lifestyle, and budget. You can use actual buyers or scenarios that youve made up. This unique opportunity allows you to connect with potential buyers by tapping into your creative side and just having fun.

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