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

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

According to HomeLight ‘s Top Agent Insights report released this week, real estate agents are feeling this and are being forced to switch up tactics to attract buyers. HomeLight is an Arizona -based real estate platform designed to connect agents with clients. 30 and Nov.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

We discussed the current market conditions and revisited the propertys previous listing history including that the last agent had failed to sell it, eventually pulling it off the market 60 days later. How to protect yourself & your clients Verify the sellers identity Always request official identification before moving forward.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Many sellers have returned to offering concessions and dropping prices to entice buyers. The “same old listing presentation” and tired marketing tactics aren’t cutting it for agents looking to win listings in today’s competitive and tight market. Depending on the age and condition of the carpet, sellers may not need to rip it up.

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Home Improvement Real Estate Agent Sellers Real Estate 482

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It’s a weird time to be a real estate agent , and I see it all around me here in the Denver metro. Brokers who rode the proverbial wave of real estate during the pandemic and have now had to reroute or pivot to figure out how to navigate a market that was once boasting the lowest rates in decades are disoriented.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Marketing 497

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

That’s where text messaging for real estate agents comes in — it’s quick, personal, and gets straight to the point. Connect with seller leads Purpose: Build trust and start meaningful conversations with potential sellers. I specialize in helping sellers like you find success. Can we discuss your goals?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Sellers Clients 370

Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2025

Most real estate agents I coach do not have a lead problem they have a lead nurturing and conversion problem. Finding real estate leads is relatively easy. Its up to you to build a relationship with your leads over time by implementing a strategic real estate lead nurturing plan for your business.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. While ChatGPT has become a go-to tool for many of us, predictive analytics tools offer a more efficient, data-driven approach to generating new client leads. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Tools Agents 448

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Around 85% have an optimistic outlook , and 70% believe the market will be more stable, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. Although agents are split on whether its going to be a buyers or a sellers market, 87% predict that demand will remain very strong over the next year. Some meetings are unnecessary.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I’ll show you what it takes to succeed as a luxury real estate agent in any market. If you’re known in your market as the expert who successfully sells properties between $1 to $3 million, how do you start getting clients looking for homes valued at $10 million+? Visit Agent Image 3.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In the six months since news of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement broke, agent attitudes toward the settlement’s required business practice changes have only slightly improved. This is according to a study published earlier this week by real estate technology firm Clever Real Estate.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Buyers 488

Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers, the market is reshaping real estate once again, placing buyers on the back foot and swinging the pendulum back to favoring sellers. Real estate agents need to brace themselves for a shift as we witness a market more reminiscent of previous pandemic years.

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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 13, 2024

In a world enamored with all things digital and AI , one would think that real estate agents don’t serve any purpose, but it’s totally untrue. Moreover, the concept remains a central theme of some arguments contained in the plethora of lawsuits that are now carpet bombing the real estate industry.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Sellers 468

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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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 435

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 459

Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

In my circle, I hear this often about real estate agents as well (“They hardly do anything and get 6%!”). In a later article, I will devote pages and vent my spleen at those who thus insult teachers and farmers, but here I will do so in favor of the much maligned real estate agent. Is this fair?

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Training 435

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the latest episode of the RealTrending podcast , Amy Stockberger — broker-owner of Amy Stockberger Real Estate — joins Tracey Velt for a tantalizing conversation that covers her teamerage’s unique “Lifetime Home Support” model and other ways that agents can provide value to home buyers and sellers.

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Real Estate Clients Agents Sellers 458

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

9, housing markets in the Tampa area came to a complete halt as sellers took their homes off the market. Real estate agents in the area put their business interests aside , and many reported helping their clients board up their homes and ensure they were prepared for the aftermath.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

And it is a little bit early, but some of the preliminary data I have looked at show that sellers are continuing to pay buyer agent compensation.” I think ultimately, though, sellers should be looking at their net (profit). The way you approach a change is really about your mindset.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 10, 2025

Drive purchase mortgage growth: The transaction will generate significant revenue synergies across search, real estate brokerage, mortgage origination, title and servicing. Rocket will match homebuyers with the best real estate agents and the best loan officers across the combined companies.

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Real Estate Agent Brokerage Real Estate Agents 324

Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

These are all untrue and offensive words that come up when searching “Realtors” or “Real estate agents.” And before getting my real estate license in 2009, I had the same opinion, too. Next, the discussion of real estate agent commissions has been longstanding.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Sellers 352

Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Rocket.com is designed for serious buyers and sellers, offering a streamlined path to homeownership, said Jamie Belsky, chief product and design officer at Rocket. The AI Agent streamlines tasks such as filling out applications and connecting users with Rocket Mortgage bankers.

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Real Estate Agent Design Real Estate Clients 370

Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

Achieving success as a real estate agent requires more than simply understanding the mechanics of the job. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. And why is this so important?

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 370

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Our goal is to help educate you on what a real estate team is, how they work and the types of agents who thrive on teams. How do real estate teams work? However, most teams are built with the same objectives playing to each individuals strengths to provide top-tier service to their clients.

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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 Market Marketing New Listings Sellers 370

Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

As recently as five years ago, homeowners insurance was certainly not top of mind for most homebuyers and their real estate agents , but the rapidly rising cost of insurance premiums is changing that. The rate increases are dramatic,” said Thompson, who previously worked as a Keller Williams agent for 17 years.

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Real Estate Agent Insurance Real Estate Agents 482

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

The past year and a half, with its rising mortgage rates , low inventory, and economic uncertainty, has been a challenge for real estate pros, not to mention the buyers and sellers they serve. Regularly update content, share valuable insights about the local market, and interact with potential clients.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 465

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

MAY 13, 2024

Inventory is still low and that’s exactly why it’s important to target the sellers who are more likely to move. To find the listings right now you need to find the sellers that have to move. Who are the must sell sellers? My suggestion is to choose 1 area of the must-move seller opportunities I have shared.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Sellers 467

Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

With low housing inventory nationwide, agents are using innovative ways to find real estate seller leads and convert them into listings. To help you snag more listings, we updated our list of proven strategies to win more real estate seller leads in 2024.

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Real Estate Sellers Real Estate Agent Tools 448

Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

One thing is clear: This year will demand a shift in how real estate professionals approach their goals. Professionals should also leverage technology to give clients the best experience for the biggest decision of their lives. The fact is, real estate agents do more than just sign the dotted lines for their clients.

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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. In this article, weve compiled 49 compelling real estate newsletter ideas and subject lines.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

While some in the real estate industry are expecting to see a decline in the number of buyer’s agents as a result of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement , others have taken it a step further and are betting their companies on it. Meet the AI real estate agent.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

Despite the frequency of departures, real estate agents in the state say the housing market remains strong. We are still experiencing the multiple-offer phenomenon, although it is not quite as prevalent as it was a year ago, said Linda Feinstein , a Hinsdale, Illlinois-based agent for Compass. as of Jan. a year ago.

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Housing Market Inventory Marketing Sellers 418

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. If you want a long and successful career in real estate, youll need to sharpen your negotiation teeth.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

Guaranteed Rate has introduced a new feature that allows sellers working with a G-Rate loan officer to pay a fee that locks in a permanently discounted mortgage rate for a buyer. But with RateReduce Sell, sellers will be able secure a lower rate by buying down points permanently.

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