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23 creative open house ideas to drive foot traffic, get leads and sell fast

Housing Wire

Even amid the growing popularity of TikTok videos and Instagram reels, real estate open houses are still one of the best ways to get new clients in the door (quite literally!). The right open house strategies will generate leads and establish your brand presence in high-demand neighborhoods among your most desired clientele.

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When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses

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The National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they're "working with." But what exactly does that mean?

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NAR clarifies details on buyer broker agreements

Housing Wire

The FAQs noted, however, that if an MLS participant hosts an open house on behalf of their seller and an unrepresented buyer comes to look at the house, the listing agent hosting the open house would not need to have a written agreement with that buyer since the agent is not working with them.

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From bartender to $463k GCI in two years of cold calling

Housing Wire

He was locked into a one-year contract, but the minute it ended, he began his search for a new coach. Once Brandon discovered his niche at an open house, he immediately tripled down. After signing up for coaching with social media sensation Brandon Mulerin , his business began to skyrocket.

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Mortgage Automation Technologies launches agent platform to help with NAR settlement compliance

Housing Wire

The BIG Agent is a consumer-agent-broker collaboration portal, which enables users to access buyer agency agreements, e-signature contracts, disclaimers, offer management and compensation disclosures. Users can send documents to clients’ phones for e-signature tasks. “The

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Real estate Instagram accounts: 21 agents & influencers to follow right now

Housing Wire

From client quirks to open-house mishaps, his posts are so relatable that youll swear hes been shadowing your day-to-day. Coffee & Contracts: @coffeecontracts Content style: Creative marketing resources for real estate agents Coffee & Contracts is like discovering a secret weapon for your real estate business.

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Guaranteed Rate’s new mobile app allows LOs to provide 24/7 service

Housing Wire

“It’s now entirely possible for us to qualify buyers for their dream home by the time they leave the open house. Agents submitting an offer at 8:30pm?