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New listings surge as the spring buying season approaches

Housing Wire

New listings ticked up by 21% in February compared to last year, according to Zillow ’s February report. New listings rose 20% from January, and each of the 50 largest U.S. metros experienced an increase in new listings. Texas and Florida saw the biggest jump in new listings, year over year.

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30 must-have real estate text message scripts to convert leads and close deals

Housing Wire

In this article, we’ve gathered 30 real estate text message scripts designed to help you connect with leads, nurture relationships, and get more deals to the closing table this coming year. When it comes to selling real estate, communication and timing can make or break your success. Want to schedule a time to see it?

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to stay top-of-mind with clients and prospects is by consistently delivering value in an informative, helpful real estate newsletter.

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Real estate mailers: The ultimate guide for 2024

Housing Wire

Real estate mailers aren’t dead — far from it. With so many agents focused on digital marketing, mailers can help you stand out from the crowd to attract new leads, increase brand awareness, generate more referrals, and ultimately close more deals. each; letters: $1.18 each; brochures: $2.25

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Homebuyers No Longer Spooked by Market Conditions

Appraisal Buzz

“Now that we’re seeing mortgage rates down to their lowest levels in two years, there are signs of movement, with more sellers putting homes on the market even in what’s typically a real estate shoulder season.” September 2024: National Housing Metrics Median listing price : (Change over September 2023: -1.0%

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Opinion: The end of seller speculation in US housing market

Housing Wire

metropolitan areas in February 2022, based on year-over-year growth in median listing price according to the residential real estate listing website, Realtor.com. The table also reports the year-over-year percent change in new listings for each market. Table 1, below, reports the 10 hottest U.S.