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Origins: When a reverse mortgage saved a client from bankruptcy

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But when a prospective client reached out directly to Rodriguez who at this point was in his late 20s he enlisted his companys help in forging a partnership with then-ubiquitous reverse mortgage lender Financial Freedom. You never forget your first At that time in the early 2000s, Rodriguezs company did not offer reverse mortgages.

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How to become a part-time real estate agent & get clients — fast

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I also include tips and tricks to help you find your first clients faster than most new agents. First, look at your calendar and determine how much time you’ll have to dedicate to finding and serving clients. Related articles How to create a foolproof real estate marketing plan for 2024 (+ template) Step 5: Go find clients!

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Opinion: There is a crucial need for real estate cybersecurity

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However, recent data breaches involving major players like loanDepot , First American Financial , and others have shed light on the vulnerability of sensitive information within the industry. Many personal dreams and aspirations take shape in our industry, so safeguarding information is essential.

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JPAR’s Jessica Conrad on seller consultations and how agents can demonstrate value

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When speaking with a seller, Conrad explains the new MLS rules, talks about compensation, and makes sure the client knows that it’s completely negotiable. She then takes Velt through the rest of her script and offers a few insights into effectively communicating with clients.

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Digital open house sign-in solutions agents swear by for lead generation

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Collecting contact information digitally allows agents to follow up quickly, share additional information on the property, and stay in contact with them beyond the event itself. In real estate, relationships drive sales, and having a way to collect visitor contact information is vital to building those connections.

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Hackers accessed data of 1.3M customers in Fidelity cyberattack

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Mortgage subservicer Loancare informed authorities that the data of about 1.3 The company informed officials in Maine and California that 1,316,938 customers had information accessed by hackers during the incident. The suit was filed by Teneika Tillis , a Loancare servicing client, in the U.S.

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Mastering the narrative: Strategic messaging for loan officers

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The messages you convey to clients, referral partners, and even yourself can significantly impact your success. Here’s how you can harness the power of strategic narratives: Inform and inspire confidence 1. Use this information to educate your clients and referral partners. An informed client is a confident client.