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Your roadmap to the ever-evolving landscape of mortgage regulations

Housing Wire

Although this might mean more forms to fill out and tougher qualification processes, these steps are designed to prevent the risky lending behaviors that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis. Attending workshops and seminars: These gatherings are gold mines for insights on regulatory trends and are great for networking.

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The title insurance professional’s ultimate resource guide

Housing Wire

Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned veteran, this guide is designed to be your one-stop shop for all you need to succeed. National Title Professional (NTP) Designation: The NTP program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual career growth.

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How to become a luxury real estate agent

Housing Wire

Use this tool: Coffee & Contracts Thoughtfully designed by former real estate agent Haley Ingram, Coffee & Contracts offers a suite of upscale social media templates for every social platform. Visit Coffee & Contracts 2. Consistency in branding across all platforms reinforces your credibility in the luxury real estate market.

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The Supply Chain Reaction – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

Since 1987 I have been teaching appraisal-related courses through my seminar company, Appraisal Seminars. My appraisal organization involvement includes Appraisal Institute membership where I hold the SRA and AI-RRS designations. Buzz: What is a supply chain shortage? .

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The Supply Chain Revisited – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

Since 1987, I have been teaching appraisal-related courses through my seminar company, Appraisal Seminars. My appraisal organization involvement includes Appraisal Institute membership where I hold the SRA and AI-RRS designations.

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Opinion: The role of the LO will soon be very different

Housing Wire

Today, a mortgage lender must have scalability in its operation, an ability to pivot quickly to meet changing market conditions and client needs, a well-designed technology stack and, above all, a keen sense of what its customers and the marketplace truly want from them.

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8 best places to buy real estate leads in 2023

Housing Wire

They don’t just cater to new agents: lead generation companies can also complement traditional lead generation methods — open houses, home buying seminars and referrals, to name a few — thereby helping to build your pipeline of leads. It offers multiple home search websites and proprietary nurture campaigns called Conversations.