Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Document management Did you know that, on average, employees spend nearly 20% of their workday searching for information? AI-powered tools can also quickly identify discrepancies and highlight essential information, reducing the time spent on manual reviews. This might include documents like deeds and title policies.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2025

Hochul is seeking to mandate specialized training for bank tellers and other banking professionals in New York to identify and stop instances of elder financial abuse before they take place, according to a report from Newsday. Older Americans are often targets of financial scams by bad actors, and New York Gov.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 2, 2025

Despite the growing concern about climate risks, fewer than 10% of agents report having received training on how to address climate-related issues with clients. Click here for more information on Redfins 2025 Industry Survey. Discrimination in the industry: The share of agents experiencing discrimination rose in 2024.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The third day of the highly consequential Sitzer/Burnett class action buyer broker commission lawsuit included a deep dive into the training materials used by various brokerages and the testimony of three of the named plaintiffs. Gorman was also questioned about the training materials used at Anywhere Brands.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Although many large brokerages had the education and training platforms already in place, the intensity and level of training required to get everyone up to speed in time for the business practice changes was something few had dealt with before.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

Georgia House Bill 1292 was enacted to ensure that the persons presenting electronic documents for recording provide identifying information, according to the state Legislature. Title theft occurs when a criminal impersonates a property owner and sells or takes out a second mortgage on the owners property.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

“Harvey and Donna reflect the voice of our team trained to communicate clearly, anticipate investor needs, and deliver answers with precision and empathy. They need immediate access to information, guidance, and clarity often before the ink is dry on a deal,” said Jack BeVier , a partner at Dominion Financial Services.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 9, 2025

Fortunately, there are ways to detect deed fraud attempts early, but mortgage professionals need to be well-informed to protect themselves and their clients. Training staff to recognize the signs of fraud and the types of techniques used by fraudsters is equally vital.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2025

The proposed settlement agreement notes that Anywhere Advisors has implemented changes to inform independent contractor real estate agents affiliated with its company-owned brokerages of TCPA requirements and to discourage them from violating any provision of the TCPA. The preliminary approval hearing in the case is scheduled for Feb.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

To ensure the safety of your digital assets and sensitive information, it’s important to make sure all users are well-informed about cybersecurity and receive periodic training. By ensuring they are well-informed, you create a stronger security posture for your business.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

Proactive communication: Keeping borrowers informed and supported When disaster strikes, borrowers need clarity not confusion. Leaders in servicing are continually investing in automation, advanced training and real-time data tracking to ensure accuracy and responsiveness.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 23, 2024

By assessing potential limitations upfront, I can inform my clients of any obstacles that may affect the operation, such as restricted zones, weather conditions, or Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) that may arise. This step helps me identify whether Ill need specific permissions or authorizations prior to flying.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Functionality impacted Many of these contracts were focused on the functionality of CFPBs consumer complaint database, a repository of information about consumer-submitted complaints to the bureau and the nature of any follow-up correspondence.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This is an experienced agent or broker who provides leads, training, mentorship, support and other resources for the team members. For new agents joining a team often means having regular access to leads, training and support they would not get at a traditional brokerage. Every team member brings a particular skill set to the table.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Charlotte-based company provides tools and training resources for mortgage loan originators looking to impact the market. It doesnt require borrower income verification or employment information. Deephaven offers training resources to instruct loan originators on offering non-QM loan products to clients.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

Check out our education page for more state-specific information. Training: New and seasoned agent training programs: This must also include onboarding programs to ensure new agents are equipped to succeed quickly. Staying informed will help you navigate change rapidly and confidently. Be adaptable and keep learning.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2024

A highly effective strategy for mitigating cybersecurity risks involves the deployment of advanced phishing simulation training programs. Phishing, a form of social engineering, entails deceitfully soliciting sensitive information by masquerading as a legitimate entity in digital communications.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

While deciding to retire past technology in lieu of new advances is a common occurrence, training on new tech and maintaining upgrades becomes a cost-consideration that management must weigh. As AI technology advances and new tech is implemented into day-to-day operations, management must weigh cost-effectiveness vs. onboarding.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

However, recent data breaches involving major players like loanDepot , First American Financial , and others have shed light on the vulnerability of sensitive information within the industry. Many personal dreams and aspirations take shape in our industry, so safeguarding information is essential.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

While it is not a step-by-step description of the process, it does provide enough information to get you an understanding of how it is different than a traditional foreclosure on a residential property. Q: Are there other Legal League publications or training you would recommend readers to check out in addition to this White Paper?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

Fortunately, there is a way around this for the well-informed. Revenue can also skyrocket, as well-trained staff with the right servicing software can service 700 or more loans individually. This automation decreases staffing hours and operational costs, providing borrowers with faster access to digital loan information.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This can sometimes mean that many extraneous variables that might be irrelevant to a particular borrower might be discussed, overloading them with information they don’t need and adding to a sense of confusion. I’m the one that trained him, so, yes, I felt very confident in my group of loan officers,” he said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

I was trained as a family demographer, and a lot of my work is about how people exchange time and money through family networks to allow everyone to thrive, Amorim told the university. But for home equity investments, there are very few standardized requirements for companies on how to educate and inform consumers about how HEIs work.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2024

Some common cyber risks include: Data breaches: Unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as client records and financial data, which can lead to severe legal and financial repercussions. Regular training sessions and awareness programs can empower employees to recognize and respond to threats effectively.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

She also explores JPAR’s agent training and resource efforts. Conrad shares that she leads conversations to educate sellers on the changes based on her research and training provided by JPAR. Conrad gives her clients a seller information packet, containing copies of JPAR’s forms and a guide to explain the new MLS rules.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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. Content: Agents can include any combination of data and information. Provide value Offer engaging content that both informs and entertains.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2024

The complaint also alleges that the defendants have “consistently failed and refused to properly train, screen, conduct background checks, supervise, reprimand, direct and instruct” their senior management in “a manner at or above the standard of care in accordance” with their policies and the laws of their respective home states.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In addition to MLS access, licensees who choose to subscribe to Unlock MLS without becoming a Realtor will still have access to lockboxes, as well as key service, education and training, partnered technology offerings and forms.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We have expanded our team member training to [include talking to customers] about their home value and equity if the customer truly can no longer afford the home and none of the retention options are available or appealing to the customer. When AI is done right, both the homeowner and the servicer come out ahead.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Posts get a ton of responses, and the comments sections are a gold mine of fresh ideas, inspiration, information, and conversation. Glover U Inner Circle Run by top agent and national coach Jeff Glover, this Facebook group is a great way to get a taste of the training GloverU offers for free. Join Real Estate Mastermind 5.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

The aim is to leverage the pair’s experience in content, training and digital production to make required NMLS training more fun, Knottingham said. Looking ahead, MLO Force said it plans to introduce additional benefits, such as complimentary compliance training in BSA/AML, cybersecurity , fair lending and more.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

A week later, Ammann alleges that Featherson submitted an offer to buy the property herself for less than the other client was offering without informing him. Ammann claims that a similar chain of events happened with another property.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

It also offers a library of training and educational resources. “Our Our collaborative efforts with Capital Fundings will enable borrowers to make informed investment decisions, seize opportunities, and achieve their financial aspirations,“ Brad Bieber, Privy’s head of sales, said in a statement.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

They also include the number of pending listings without a price range and a sales survey that provides information about the time-period searched, price ranges, and the source of the price trend. Irrelevant information will be eliminated, and appraisers will tell the story of the market, not the neighborhood.

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2024

This requires lenders to conduct thorough training for their staff, update loan processing systems and carry out frequent audits to stay in line with the latest rules. Keeping up to date A top tactic for managing all the twists and turns is to keep well-informed. What It means for lenders and borrowers For lenders, compliance is key.

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GoForrmz

MARCH 25, 2025

Too often, this valuable information remains trapped in paper forms, creating inefficiencies and limiting visibility. Enhanced Data Accuracy for Better Decisions Accurate data is essential for making informed decisions on the farm. These abilities help ensure that the information entered is consistent, timely, and error-free.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2024

The right real estate brokerage software will help you gain market share, train, recruit, and retain more (and better) agents, and make more profits. Finding systems that can help you train more agents with fewer headaches is a win-win for you and your agents. MaverickRE then automatically sends that information to your CRM.

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