Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%. according to the company.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Real estate agents are facing a contracting issue that could seriously upend the traditional housing landscape. Under current guidelines, sellers pay a 5-6% commission on a sale which is split between the buyer and listing agents. I’ve advocated for loan officers and real estate agents my entire career.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2024

He will ensure we deliver an exceptional customer experience to @Properties’ real estate agents’ clients, and he will definitely help solidify Proper Rate as the premier boutique mortgage company in the industry.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

What’s the secret to nurturing leads and turning them into loyal clients? As your real estate business expands, nurturing your growing client base inevitably leads to a need for improved communication. Below, we take a deep dive into the best real estate CRM solutions for solo agents, teams and brokerages.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

g)(1)(v) exemptions allow payments pursuant to cooperative brokerage and referral arrangements between real estate agents and real estate brokers. This limited exemption on kickbacks only applies to fee divisions within real estate brokerage arrangements when all parties act in a real estate brokerage capacity.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2020

And while real estate agents repping luxury homes aren’t seeing as many bidding wars as they did this summer , their respective housing markets are still crazy right now. I’ve had many conversations with clients of mine from late April through early July, the market was total pandemonium. Presented by: NAMB.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The turbulence in rates has trickled down to individual markets like Cincinnati, where real estate agents say they dont know what to expect from sale to sale. Its unpredictable, said Teena Jackson, a Redfin agent in Cincinnati. But on a comparable home, another of her clients had an offer below the asking price accepted.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Real estate referrals are the lifeblood of most top producers’ businesses. 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.” Sometimes, a real estate agent may choose not to work with a specific buyer or seller.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Through consistent and strategic prospecting, agents can create a steady flow of leads, ensuring continuous business opportunities. The objective is to build relationships, understand the needs of potential clients, and position yourself as a go-to resource when they are ready to buy or sell real estate.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

You should be finding buyers before real estate agents anyway.” NEXA has always been focused on purchase loans , which means some of its LOs do significant business with buyers’ agents. Kortas believes that good buy-side agents will remain highly relevant and garner more business as competitors wash out.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

But not everybody has the ability to tap friends and family or investments when the appraisal and the final sale price don’t match – many deals have fallen apart as a result, loan originators and real estate agents said. It was definitely a rush job! He wasted my client’s money. Wow, since when?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The lawsuit accuses its 29 defendants of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. In the absence of NAR’s Mandatory Offer of Compensation Rule, the expense of buyer broker commissions would be incurred by the clients (homebuyers),” the filing states. 13, 2019, to the present.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As the real estate market continues to grapple with high interest rates and low inventory, agents entering the market are looking for affordable client relationship management (CRM) tools that offer a cost-effective means to automate and manage client interactions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Real estate agents across the country have made it clear – low inventory and low mortgage rates have kept them busy throughout the pandemic, especially in typical vacation destinations. I just had a client fly in and it’s the first time they’ve seen the house they bought in July,” Duryea said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

Brian Parkinson, a loan originator at Alerus Mortgage , says that niche loans – including bridge loans, construction loans, doctor loans and professional series loans for CPAs and attorneys – are a great way to grab an agent’s attention in a market where referrals are critical. Niche loans consist of about 5% of Parkinson’s business. “It’s

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

With its potential to reach new clients and gain tremendous ROI, social media has become one of the most effective marketing tools for businesses big and small. We’ve compiled this list of savvy real estate social media post ideas to inspire your social strategy and keep your Instagram feed fresh and fun.

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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2024

Ironically, the technology he’s developed can be a benefit to real estate agents as well. When I originated loans, there were a certain number of people that just didn’t need an agent — because the buyers and sellers knew each other in some fashion. SW: Why did you want to develop this platform?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Real estate agents are always looking for vetted, high-quality leads — and especially so during 2023 market conditions. These providers offer a rapid and cost-effective means for real estate agents to gather a list of potential clients and ultimately boost sales.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

“A lot of Nashville locals have been priced out of homeownership, but when you’re coming from somewhere like California or New York, housing prices here still seem reasonable,” Redfin Premier real estate agent Kristin Sanchez said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2021

But broker Renee Humme, with Prime Mountain Properties , said the lower property taxes, mountains and surrounding scenery, and low cost of living are the main draws for most of her clients. “Most of my clients are from out of state wanting to own second homes or investment properties here,” she said.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Brooklee Han: Right now in the real estate industry, we are seeing a tremendous amount of adoption of artificial intelligence at a time when we are also seeing many parties questioning the value of a real estate agent. How is RE/MAX working to meet this moment?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Becca Summers does not typically include Wells Fargo on the lender recommendation list she gives to clients. However, when mortgage rates started rising in the spring, Summers encouraged her clients to take advantage of the bank’s mortgage rate lock product. Looking back, Summers is glad she encouraged her buyers to swap lenders.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

I think things have definitely picked up,” said Tane Cabe, a broker with C2 Financial Corp., I’ve talked to some leaders in this space recently and they’re telling me they’ve definitely seen an increase in volume. said in a recent interview. That seems to be the general feeling.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2024

I took on that segment with an SRES-designated real estate agent. My pipeline right now is probably about 75% purchase, so I have created amazing relationships with real estate agents out here in the Phoenix metro market. This SRES agent was one of them,” she said.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

According to a report published Thursday by wire fraud prevention firm CertifID , real estate agents , brokers and title companies are increasingly being held accountable if a consumer loses money.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2022

Prior to the co-op program, did you know anything about title or had you considered a career in the world of real estate ? Luna: I definitely stumbled into it. BH: We are hearing a lot about real estate agents leveraging their social media to generate leads. It sounds like you stumbled into title!

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2023

Over the past year or so, we have seen an uptick in questions relating to commission disputes between brokers and their clients. A typical commission dispute arises when, after signing a listing agreement or buyer-broker agreement: A seller-client “cancels” a valid purchase contract. A seller-client cancels a listing.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2024

Interest rates are a major headache for real estate agents across Illinois. On the sell side, agents say that low mortgage rates from a purchase or refinance transaction in late 2020 or early 2021 are keeping many potential sellers in their home. “A 2 in the state by transaction sides in the 2024 RealTrends rankings.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Check out Wise Pelican Typically, you’d mail the just sold letter to homeowners who live around a property you just helped your client to sell. Buyer’s agents who can find their clients a home that’s not even on the market are instant heroes. While some agents choose to handwrite these, it can be time-consuming.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This means the lazy real estate agents who provide very little value to their client can no longer just show up and know they will automatically get paid a percentage of the sales price just for writing a contract. The listing agent can, and should, help write an offer if the buyer wishes assistance. Imagine that.

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McKissock

JUNE 21, 2022

Being a real estate agent can be really hard. It consists of long days, fickle clients, failed closings, and so much more. Finding a client the perfect home or selling a property for a family desperate to move—not to mention the financial rewards that come with being a great agent—all feel wonderful.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

They could look at a listing and know what they were going to get paid if their client’s deal closed, and now that is not going to be how it works.” While Danzey said the NAR’s decision to settle was not surprising, the quick turnaround for a July implementation date of the new rules definitely gave him a start — and he was not the only one.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Find your audience Not every real estate transaction is the same because not all buyers and sellers are the same. Before you plan your workshop, consider who your target clients are. Do you specialize in helping first-time buyers and sellers, or are you leaning towards working with real estate investors ?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We’ve definitely seen a movement in the last few years to be more ‘end-consumer friendly’ if you will — making sure that they are protected, not only in knowing their rights, but that they are protected from all the cost that is associated with the real estate transaction,” Braga said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The LOs and brokers who are truly passionate, who are great at what they do, will use this time to double down, hone their craft and become even better advisors to their clients. They can work through loan scenarios with LOs helping them find the best product to meet their clients’ needs. It’s like having your own operations team!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

Training LOs and getting on sales calls with real estate agents, insurance agents and wealth managers are what Cohen is prioritizing to drum up sales in a market where he expects rates to be in the 5% levels. Specifically, my referral partners are obviously real estate agents, wealth managers and insurance people.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Yet, in a competitive real estate market, agents don’t always have the luxury of investing months into long-term brand-building. Success depends on how well (and how quickly) you can combine your own marketing skills with the right tools and support systems out there to help you convert leads into clients.

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