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The evolution of the more productive real estate agent 

Housing Wire

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. As more and more people enter the real estate industry – membership at the National Association of Realtors has ballooned to a record 1.6 For brokerages – and agents themselves – transaction sides and sales volume are easy ways to measure productivity.

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Real estate agents are bracing for the impact of the commission lawsuits

Housing Wire

In the nearly two months since a Missouri jury found the real estate industry liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions, Jason Posnick has fielded a lot of questions about commissions and cooperative compensation from clients. It has been cool to hear that.

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Predictive analytics for real estate: Best tools + guide

Housing Wire

Predictive analytics in real estate combines the use of historical data and algorithms to anticipate future market trends and identify potential sellers sometimes even buyers, too. Real estate agents can use this data to identify motivated sellers and people who are likely to buy a home.

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You survived 2008, you can conquer 2024: Navigating a changing real estate landscape

Housing Wire

The real estate market has witnessed significant fluctuations over the years, and the accompanying challenges for real estate agents can offer valuable insights and opportunities. The stock market and housing market crashes of 2008 traced their origins to the unprecedented growth of the subprime mortgage market.

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How to end a buyer-agent relationship while protecting your reputation

Housing Wire

Something as basic as a requirement for the buyer to get a mortgage preapproval before you start taking them to showings can also be an easy way to filter out time wasters. Have a polished, comprehensive buyer consultation Start your client relationship with a sit-down consultation. Why are they moving?

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Deephaven Mortgage offers hands-on training to help brokers gain expertise with non-QM product offerings

Housing Wire

For those borrowers historically underserved in the traditional mortgage industry, Deephaven Mortgage has proven that its expertise in the non-QM space can benefit both brokers and borrowers. Shelly Griffin, Senior Vice President, Client Development. Our brokers know we stand by our terms and commitments.

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The influencer’s edge: Thriving in real estate during times of change

Housing Wire

The savvy real estate agents and loan officers see this not a crisis but a golden opportunity. This is a call to arms for real estate agents and loan officers ready to seize the day. Scripting the narrative As you engage with clients, your message should be one of assurance and insight.