Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2021

I saw a social media post recently by our local ‘mega-agent’ entitled: “Breaking News: Individual Real Estate agents added to Endangered Professions List!”. This post compares the individual real estate agent to “a tennis player using a wooden racket” or “a football player with a leather helmet.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2024

While they may not be as trendy as they once were, a well-crafted real estate agent Facebook page is still the best way to generate leads on social media. Your Facebook page can help you build your personal brand, network with other agents across the country (hello, referral partners!)

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Andy Mooers, a Maine-based real estate agent who has worked for 45 years to link retirees with real estate in the northern part of the state, told the outlet that people develop a fondness for the region after vacationing there from more urban and suburban areas. This is Mayberry.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

The ideal real estate agent-lender relationship is symbiotic: the agent earns trust with their borrowers by connecting them with a great lending resource, while the lender receives a steady stream of business from the agent. Still, lenders are wise to cultivate rapport with real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Regularly update content, share valuable insights about the local market, and interact with potential clients. Make sure you’re ready to share new listings and that potential clients can easily contact you through your platforms.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As a real estate brokerage leader with decades of experience, I know firsthand that every connection counts, so having the right words at your fingertips is essential. That’s where text messaging for real estate agents comes in — it’s quick, personal, and gets straight to the point. Market Leader has you covered.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2021

In light of that, HousingWire sat down with Peter Paglia, Chief Strategy Officer at HomeBinder, to discuss how to create a “Client for Life” in this environment. HousingWire: As the refi boom simmers down, why should lenders focus on creating clients for life? HW: How does HomeBinder help lenders establish Clients for Life?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

How much are real estate referral fees? Who pays the real estate referral fees and how are they paid? Drafting a referral agreement that works for all parties How to find a great real estate agent in another area When to accept a referral (and when not to)? How much are real estate referral fees?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2025

Even though most agents focus their marketing efforts online, people start thinking about finding a real estate agent well before they hit ENTER on their first Google search. Knowing this, real estate agents should always find friendly, conversational ways to stay on their potential clients minds year-round.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Gloria and David, longstanding pillars of the community, along with our presence on Main Street, where we are proud to have many of the island’s finest producers, gives us an unmatched client offering,” Raveis said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2025

We want to assure our clients that all loans in process will proceed without issue, and we remain committed to supporting them through this transition, Rocket Mortgage said in a statement. The CFPB alleged that between 2019 and 2024, the brokerage incentivized real estate agents to direct business to Rocket-affiliated companies.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The excited and at times nervous first-time homebuyers that James Dunn often represents ask him how that whole process of taking out a mortgage works, and Dunn, a Los Angeles-based real estate agent with eXp , replies with a few trusted names. There are probably three or four people that I work with,” Dunn said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

According to the complaint, Newhart and the other defendants transferred “things of value,” specifically underpriced, nonvoting stock in Newhart-owned mortgage brokerages to real estate agents and brokers, who in return referred their clients back to the Newhart-owner mortgage brokerages.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Real estate license reciprocity means an agent or broker’s ability to get licensed and operate or practice in a new state, whereas real estate license portability refers to an agent or broker’s ability to conduct a single transaction across state lines. What is real estate license portability?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

. “No person shall give, and no person shall accept any fee, kickback, or thing of value pursuant to any agreement or understanding, oral or otherwise, that business incident to or a part of a real estate settlement service involving a federally related mortgage loan shall be referred to any person.” 2607(d)(1).

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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

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Consumers have flipped the script on lenders and real estate agents when it comes to the home-buying process. Ninety percent of consumers start their home search online and many get prequalified for financing before they even reach out to a real estate agent. Technology plays a vital role in this.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

There have been numerous studies done on client retention over the years, and while the exact figures vary, most suggest that it can be anywhere from five to 25 times more expensive to acquire a new client than to keep an existing one. As real estate professionals, we know this. Set, and stick to, client retention goals.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Newhart allegedly attempted to disguise the kickbacks as stock sales and cash to referring real estate professionals. Buying a home can be a stressful and challenging time, and this group of mortgage brokers and real estate agents conspired to serve themselves while betraying buyers, Attorney General Henry said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the fast-paced world of real estate , success hinges on the ability to connect with clients. Recently, I dedicated some time to listening in on phone conversations between real estate agents and prospective homebuyers during their initial interactions.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 448

Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2021

Rocket Homes Real Estate , a real estate affiliate of Rocket Companies , is being investigated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for possibly violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) when it charged fees for referring Quicken’s mortgage clients to real estate agents, according to officials.

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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

AUGUST 17, 2021

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. She’s also referring to a new group of homebuyers. Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. It blows my mind.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The company also requires clients to seek out independent legal advice to ensure full comprehension of the products requirements, aiming to fulfill a similar function to the stateside counseling requirement. is marketed to real estate agents to help people buy homes, and no equivalent product exists in New Zealand or Australia, they said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Relationships with real estate agents. But when refis dried up, one major stumbling block for refi-heavy Rocket was the lack of relationships with its bankers and real estate agents, who bring in business for lenders, the Journal reported. . Her team disbanded and she left the industry.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In a recent episode of “The Loan Officer Podcast,” host Dustin Owen and guest John Coleman explore key tips that all aspiring real estate agents should know when navigating mortgage financing for a potential client.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Commissions Slip Slightly for Expensive Homes, Tick Up for Affordable Homes In general, agents prefer to agree with the data that shows commissions have only slightly decreased. A seller may be more inclined to haggle about who will and how much will pay the buyers agent if they receive several offers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents largely felt prepared to tackle the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement , according to the recently published Stephens Summer 2024 Real Estate Agent Survey.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

He said that CoreLogic uses data to create sources of truth for clients to make accurate decisions. Singh explains that general AI models cannot answer detailed real estate-related prompts without referring to general resources. Wheeler asks whether data diversity helps CoreLogic to better inform their clients.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The relationship between a loan officer and a real estate agent is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle, as the two must combine forces to help borrowers achieve their goal of buying a home. By strengthening your relationships with agents you’ve worked with in the past, you can be their first choice for a referral.

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Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2024

If that lead comes in, the listing agent who knows the house best can answer any questions the buyer has and, if the buyer has a buyer’s agent, the listing agent can then work with the buyer’s agent to sell the house and earn a commission. The most important asset an agent has is their reputation.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 29, 2023

For lenders who suspect that they may have clients attempting to perpetrate the scheme, Fannie Mae recommends documenting all applicable details. Refer to public record data to determine the authenticity of supporting documents contained in the loan file.” The GSE highlighted four hallmarks of such a scheme.

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Real Estate Agent Mortgage Design Real Estate 435

Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

Title agents historically have felt like they played second fiddle to other players in the buying and selling of real estate. Regulators were suddenly curious about what exactly the industry contributed to a real estate transaction. Is it having a happy client who will be a great reference?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2024

The recent announcement of Homie’s decision to strip its brokerage services and end employment for its real estate agents has once again brought the discussion of alternative models in real estate to the forefront.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2024

As a real estate agent , it’s essential to stay aware of significant changes in interest rates and how they may affect market conditions so you’re better equipped to advise your buyers and sellers on everything from housing affordability to availability. Luke Babich is the CEO and co-founder of Clever Real Estate.

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