Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 5, 2025

Kortney Lane-Schafers has been promoted to vice president of growth and client advocacy at Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), which offers data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For the amount of clients we were serving, we weren’t getting that repeat and referral business. Stockberger: We borrow from the Amazon model and seek sponsors for our client events. What are they doing for their clients outside of the transaction? What are the levels of care for clients for their whole human journey?

Real Estate 458

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2024

We need to lighten the load while also keeping pace with the level of professionalism other industries set for their clients. Our differentiator no longer needs to be the latest shiny app but software that shows our clients we bring higher standards to protecting every step of a digital-based transaction.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This is evident when you ask any highly successful agent where they find their clients. Inevitably, their answer will be “my past clients and sphere.” Perhaps the client wishes to make a purchase that isn’t in the agent’s geographical area or their wheelhouse of expertise. What are the benefits of referrals?

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the competitive landscape of real estate, leveraging advanced tools and services can significantly impact an agent’s ability to maximize revenue opportunities for themselves and their clients. Satisfied clients are more likely to return for future transactions and provide referrals, expanding an agent’s client base and revenue potential.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The companies hope Restb.ai’s technology can help ClearValue’s appraisal review clients improve efficiency and quality control while also reducing costs. Our goal has always been to provide clients with the most advanced, efficient and reliable tools available,” ClearValue CEO Don Juhl said in a statement. “By

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Professionals should also leverage technology to give clients the best experience for the biggest decision of their lives. Based on a historical commission lawsuit enacted in 2019, the real estate commission landscape is undergoing significant change, reshaping how agents engage with their clients. Isn’t that promising?

Real Estate 397

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Financial advisers are professionals uniquely suited to assist their clients with assessing and managing health care costs in retirement. Unlike the households, financial advisors surveyed think that LTC affordability or covering medical costs are the biggest risks their clients face to ensuring a secure retirement, the brief explained.

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Clients Insurance Investors 427

Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

Limited financial literacy Many clients lack an understanding of financial principles such as debt consolidation, home equity utilization, and long-term wealth-building strategies. Mortgage professionals who integrate financial education into their service offerings can build deeper, long-lasting client relationships.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Mortgage and title clients are undergoing a significant transformation with the shift from Encompass Software Development Kit (SDK) to Encompass Partner Connect (EPC). Disrupted operations and compliance risks : Even minor operational disruptions can have a cascading impact on productivity and client satisfaction. Click Here

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

was curious about what he was doing as I always looked for ways to improve my client experience.On I say the low end because you treat your clients as lesser when you strip the human element from home-buying. The key is that when used as a tool by experts, AI can result in a fantastic client experience for both the short and long term.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

According to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), in 2024, Realtors indicated that their recent clients choose to move to a certain area mostly to acquire more home for the money (21%), and to be closer to family and friends (30%). While the U.S.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

On Tuesday, the firm launched Compass Resort, a network for agents in vacation-home markets and clients searching for second homes. ” The resort network will provide agents and clients in these markets with additional support, as buyers and sellers operating in these places often expect a higher quality of service from their agents.

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Agents Marketing Luxury Properties Real Estate 370

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From client quirks to open-house mishaps, his posts are so relatable that youll swear hes been shadowing your day-to-day. A post shared by The Agency (@theagencyre) Actionable Insights High-quality visuals can elevate your brand and attract more clients Showcase aspirational properties to capture the attention of luxury buyers 2.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

They are great leaders, and we are confident that the Real platform will allow us to continue to grow and serve our agents and clients. Im thrilled to welcome Shane and his team to Real and look forward to seeing how our platform helps them elevate their impact on clients while inspiring their peers. billion.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

He emphasizes the importance of a diverse product portfolio including DSCR and business-purpose loans, to better serve clients. Close one loan for a real estate investor and you have a repeat client for life! How does Deephaven support originators who are serving clients in this space?

Investors 448

Investors Construction Training Realtors 448

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

However, most teams are built with the same objectives playing to each individuals strengths to provide top-tier service to their clients. This can sometimes take the focus off client service, though it doesnt have to. This enables the team to handle more clients and close more deals than any individual agent could do alone.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We thank our servicers for their continued, steadfast dedication to homeowners in need of mortgage relief, including those impacted by hardships from natural disasters in the last year.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Arguably, one of the most important functions of a real estate agent is to guide and be a subject matter expert to clients through the buying and selling processes. Put simply, a good agent is a sherpa who knows every step of the journey and expertly leads their client up the path. How do real estate agents get paid?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Brokerage 448

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Let’s say you’re a top-producing agent and you have a lot of clients. Rather than going in and searching the MLS yourself, and having to pull out those names and then email clients, you can actually automate that process and use AI.

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Real Estate Training Technology Agents 434

Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

Skillful negotiations can not only help you build a more sustainable career they can also help you earn higher compensation, get more listings, and achieve more satisfying outcomes for your clients. Know your client’s desired outcome Sometimes, you may need to lose a battle to win the war.

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Real Estate Clients Sellers Agents 369

Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Real estate closing gifts personalize and ultimately strengthen the relationship between you and your client, which can lead to a string of referrals. Dos and dont’s of client gift giving Your clients just closed on a new home or sold their property with you, and its time to celebrate! Clients always on the go?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. So, where do you start? Why send a regular real estate newsletter?

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Real Estate Clients Tools Sellers 396

Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Our goal has always been to provide clients with the most advanced, efficient and reliable tools available,” said Don Juhl, CEO & co-founder of ClearValue Consulting. “By Inspired by the access economy model, ClearValue reduces the need for its clients to manage proprietary relationships with service and data providers.

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Appraisal Valuation Inspection Valuation Review 332

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With its smart CRM, automated follow-ups, and easy-to-use marketing tools, you’ll never miss a chance to turn potential sellers into clients. Client generation platform (Source: Zurple ) If you’re looking for an easy way to stay top-of-mind with your leads, Zurple has your back. Market Leader has you covered.

Real Estate 370

Real Estate Real Estate Agent Sellers Clients 370

Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

When an opportunity presents itself, she offers these clients educational materials from Mangus. And I have clients that are even happier than they would have been had they not been aware of this particular loan program. This inform them of the HECM for Purchase product option to see if it might be an appropriate fit. I like puzzles.

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Agents Business Real Estate Agent Clients 397

Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Risk Mitigation Strategies Diversifying our client base and loan portfolio helps mitigate risk in the face of economic fluctuations. Maintaining a strong focus on customer service and borrower support helps build trust and loyalty, ensuring long-term stability for LoanCare and our clients. Next year] will be no different for us.

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Mortgage Technology Clients Tools 410

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Keeping an agents CRMs up to date with the latest information of every client and where they are in the funnel and what they said in the last time is gold for them, said Poggi, who was previously Zillows vice president of product and engineering.

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Real Estate Agent Agents Clients Real Estate 393

Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2025

A client needed to see a house and of course they needed to see it immediately. This model often involves a fee per door, hourly rate, or a percentage of the total commission, where the hired help stands to make a paycheck while the primary agent isnt losing the client or commission. Word-of-mouth is still a powerful tool.

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Realtors Marketing Real Estate Agents 289

Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

While Alabama-based brokerage leader Anna-Marie Ellison said she supports the state associations efforts, she also said her agents have not expressed concerns about signing a buyer representation agreement prior to touring a house with a prospective client. And that is positive. And thats where we want to get that part right, Walker added.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

“We’ve got clients calling us frantically looking for leases. CJ Giuditta, vice president and senior adviser of the private client group at World Insurance Associates , works directly with high net worth homeowners including athletes and entertainers in California and other high-risk areas to secure insurance and manage risk.

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Insurance Real Estate Clients Realtors 418

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

His message to realtors is clear: now is the time to educate clients and take advantage of market inefficiencies to unlock success in Q4. Realtors, just like buyers and sellers, are in a holding pattern, but hesitation can cost your clients—and your business—more than you realize.

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Realtors Marketing Loan Officers Sellers 370

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Optimal Blue on Monday announced three major product releases — the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant suite, the introduction of Scenario Optimizer, and the free availability of Investor Pricing Insight to investor clients. ” The announcements were made at MBA Annual in Denver.

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Loan Officers Investors Clients Design 426

Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

platform, Atlas serves as a virtual capital markets expert and educational resource for MCTs mortgage lender clients. It offers clients instant access to expert knowledge, paving the way for future AI-driven workflows that will save clients time and improve their financial performance.

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Marketing Mortgage Training Clients 259

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Jaro has a feature for everything, including order management, reporting and analytics help, client communications, panel management, payroll, and more. You can also automate manual tasks like vendor selection, invoicing, and compliance checks to maintain excellent standards.

Appraisal Process 448

Appraisal Process Appraisal Real Estate Inspection 448

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

He explained what its like stepping into a reverse leadership position at a well-known forward mortgage lender and how Rate aims to best serve its older clients through a range of product offerings. Specialization and reverse Allen has experience at other companies that tended to take a broader view of lending to cohorts of older clients.

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Mortgage Clients Lending Design 368

Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

I’m going to start by making Rate the absolutely best place for every single loan officer to work at figuring out ways in which we can develop them, give them all the skills, the coaching , the mentoring and the tools, so they can have an amazing business, but also better serve all their clients and all their partners.

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