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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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. Since real estate tech changes by the hour these days, we did a deep dive into the most helpful AI tools for real estate agents on the market today.

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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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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Some entrepreneurs are never given the credit for being so. Are real estate agents undervalued? Of these, real estate agents are in the crosshairs of the naysayers, who suggest that this group is largely paper-pushing, monopoly-driven, and low-value addition. Sounds a ton like real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Renovation investment plan: An outline of potential profits for homeowners if they undertake the suggested renovations before selling. The tool requires real estate agents to upload a minimum of 10 photos of the property. Renovation scope & budget: Recommendations for renovations, including tasks and estimated costs.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

A startup that wants to help independent real estate agents and brokers manage the logistics of their business is getting a big boost. The funding is led by Altriarch, a credit asset management company that invests in fragmented markets. Ventures, SERHANT.s education division.

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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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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The latest investment — led by New York investment firm WestCap and Silicon Valley venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz — brings the total amount of capital raised by Valon to $230 million since its launch in 2019.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. The agents who spoke with RealTrends all viewed any time spent developing leads and cultivating relationships that will help them grow their client base as productive. Brokerages Invest in Tech. Real estate agents are busier than ever.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Generative artificial intellegence, such as ChatGPT, is changing everything—a statement that comes as little surprise to anyone these days, and least of all to the many real estate agents whose markets are being saturated by artificial intelligence (AI)-empowered buyers. But, fortunately, those fears are misplaced.

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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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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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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

RE photos by Andy: @rephotosbyandy Content style: Stunning real estate photography Talk about stunning photographs! This account features real estate photography that shows off the style and beauty of every property. Be sure to follow the @theoppenheimgroup on Instagram for more inspirational real estate content.

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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

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. 1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Foster relationships with other real estate professionals, potential clients, and relevant service providers. Invest in continuing education: Get up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and technologies in the real estate industry by investing in ongoing education and training.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2023

Real estate agents and business leaders play a pivotal role in improving the cities in which they operate, making community service an essential value to their professions. When client-facing, agents can point to online ratings and further sources of information for their clients to conduct their own due diligence.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Related article How to be a successful real estate agent (without going broke) Here are some quotes to fuel your passion and help you create a business that reflects your unique vision. Inspirational quotes from industry leaders Success in real estate comes down to two factors: taking care of and valuing the customer.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Even among the affluent, there’s a growing preference for renting well-located properties over investing in potentially farther-flung single-family homes. The advantages of co-purchasing considered as key by respondents included sharing the financial burden, accessing better housing options, and seizing investment opportunities.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Vetted by HousingWire editorial team of licensed agents and experienced real estate brokerage and product marketers crawled the web so you don’t have to. Real estate advice + top tech, lead gen & marketing tools — delivered to your inbox. Ongoing website support is available (Yay!)

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Tal and Oren Alexander were superstars among real estate agents in New York City and Miami, having represented ultra wealthy clients at Douglas Eliman before leaving to found Official in 2022. Side declined to comment, citing the case being in active litigation.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Choosing the right hard money lender for your investment project can be challenging. With nearly three decades of experience in real estate and investing, Ive worked with hard money lenders to secure financing for everything from simple fix-and-flip projects to multi-million-dollar apartment building rehabs.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As we continue to invest deeply into providing our KW-affiliated brokerages support for the development of their team leaders and operating principals, we are excited to welcome Shanan, who will spearhead those efforts,” KW President and CEO Mark Willis said in a statement. “An

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Through a home equity investment, homeowners can receive cash upfront in exchange for a share of the home’s future value. We do see this as a new asset class in the real estate ecosystem and we see it as complementary to traditional debt options that exist today,” Burnett said. The annual investment volume in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While tax planning is a year-round task, real estate agents can take some specific actions before the New Year to significantly cut their taxable income. What’s terrific about an HSA is that your funds can be invested for tax-free growth.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

These searches help limit the chances that you invest in a mark that can’t be protected due to conflicts with another party’s trademark or invest in a mark that infringes another party’s trademark rights. Also, the USPTO will conduct a trademark search as part of an examination process when you submit your trademark application.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

After the National Association of Realtors settlement changed how commission is paid, there was some fear among agents that buyers and sellers might forgo their services in favor of handling the transaction themselves. Polish your pitch Being a real estate agent is also a sales job, and the first thing you sell your clients is yourself.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

homeowners are “house-rich, cash-poor,” home equity investment firm Hometap provides clients with a way to tap into their home equity instead of selling their home or taking out a loan. When the home sells or the homeowner settles the investment within the 10-year period. Based on the notion that far too many U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

John Campbell , a managing director and real estate industry analyst at Stephens , believes that Stone Points investment may just be the result of Gary Keller or another owners desire to monetize their stake in the company. Either they invest in the business, improve it and sell it when the market comes back, or they do an IPO.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

He walked us through how (and why) he went from cutting his teeth as an agent in the rough-and-tumble South Bronx to leasing the most expensive residential property of 2022 at an eye-watering $70,000 a month. Real estate advice + top tech, lead gen & marketing tools delivered to your inbox.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Home negotiations technology platform Indigo just received a large investment to expand its operations in 2025. The company announced this week that it secured $8 million in funding to offer better insights and cohesiveness to real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

When we rebranded, we invested in professional design to ensure our messaging stood out. Misaligned and non-productive agents disrupted the dynamic I was trying to create. The solution is to focus on hiring real estate agents who bring complementary strengths to the team. Try adding them to ChatGPT for some ideas.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

While Skyslope isnt the cheapest real estate transaction software option on the market, its extensive features and focus on audit and compliance make it worth the investment for brokerages that need a reliable system.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Related article 14 powerful tips to master networking as an introvert in real estate Invest in coaching on Day 1 One of the biggest mistakes new agents make is thinking they can succeed on their own. Yes, real estate coaching can seem extortionately expensive for new agents, especially if you dont have deep pockets.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

First-time consumers look most often (35%) to their real estate agent to protect them from wire fraud, while experienced consumers look most often to their title company or attorney. This report identifies areas of vulnerability that require greater focus and investment. But hold on, wait a minute.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Tracey Velt: What overarching technology trends have you seen among real estate agents and brokers? The technology is not going to solve the problems in the real estate industry. Elfman explores how MoxiWorks prepares agents for success in the market.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

While this is sadly common for new agents, Brandon partially blames his lack of deals on an unlikely source his real estate coach. He had the foresight to sign on with a popular coaching company in his first year but felt he was getting very little return for his (sizeable) coaching investment.

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