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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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Clear cooperation sparks debate, but dual agency deserves the spotlight

Housing Wire

The essence of our industrys defense of modern MLS infrastructure rests upon a fragile foundation that says, “Its not perfect, but its the best we can do.” These domains arrived long before modern technology enabled efficiencies of scale. ” But lets cut through the noise and examine whats really going on.

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Why real estate professionals must return to old-school thinking in 2025

Housing Wire

Sharing these insights helps clients appreciate a professionals value. And, that level of transparency rebuilds valuable trust in the agent-client relationship. Showing active involvement fosters trust and loyalty which is necessary for building those long-term relationships.

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Real estate technology adoption in a post-pandemic world

Housing Wire

But to truly modernize and automate the time-consuming, manually intense processes that have plagued our industry for years, we need to look beyond trendy apps and siloed point solutions. The world was turned upside down this year and the real estate industry was not spared in the wake of this global pandemic.

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NotaryCam’s eClose 360 platform allows borrowers to close anytime, with hybrid and mobile options

Housing Wire

Boasting a robust, nationwide network of professional eNotaries available 24/7 and placing no limits on the number or location of parties able to join the signing ceremony, NotaryCam offers a truly modern approach to digital closings. The pandemic has brought extra hurdles for everyone.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Some popular real estate newsletter content includes: Market updates Featured listings Industry news Local news Community events Agent profiles Investment opportunities No matter what content you choose to include, your real estate newsletter should serve as a meaningful touchpoint that continuously builds your client relationships.

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Has your banking partner come of age?

Housing Wire

This approach expands our ability to work with clients as not just a service provider but a strategic ally, something that differentiates us in the market and builds the deep trust that is a hallmark of our client relationships. As a result, we now finance a broader spectrum of mortgage products crafted by IMBs.

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