Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

While the term may sound scaryand is most definitely illegala new survey from CertifID showed how many first-time homeowners are at-risk or more likely to be victims of real estate wire fraud. Only 47% of consumers were informed about the risks by their real estate professionals at the start of the process.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. In this article, weve compiled 49 compelling real estate newsletter ideas and subject lines. So, where do you start?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry is already in a whirlwind and the year has barely kicked off. Firstly, real estate professionals are facing an unyielding storm of new challenges. For example, changing agent commission guidelines and emerging lead contact regulations are keeping professionals up at night.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

Despite all of the changes Abel anticipates will occur he said he firmly believes that the real estate agent will remain “an important part of these transactions.” “It ” He also shared that he has never negotiated down an agent’s commission, despite his last home sale fetching an over $7 million price tag.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Working in real estate sales for a few years, and now you want to challenge yourself and raise the stakes? You might be ready to take on the luxury real estate market! I’ll show you what it takes to succeed as a luxury real estate agent in any market. Kayla Lee of SERHANT.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2024

As a real estate agent , you’re in the business of helping people plan for their future — whether it’s helping prospective buyers find their forever home, starter house , or next investment property. But it can be even more difficult for real estate agents since many are self-employed.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Watch any of the glamorous pseudo-reality real estate shows on TV, and you might be tempted to become a part-time real estate agent. Most of the agents you see on TV wearing $1500 outfits work 80+ hours per week. In my first few years in real estate, I regularly logged 50+ hour weeks.

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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

Just this week, I have spent time with successful people in the following pursuits: Technology consulting, software development, real estate sales, building construction and contracting, the law, nuclear physics innovation, advertising, medical sales, and product innovation. 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

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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Revive has released a new tool named “Revive Vision AI” designed to assist real estate professionals in property valuation. Renovation investment plan: An outline of potential profits for homeowners if they undertake the suggested renovations before selling.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. As more and more people enter the real estate industry – membership at the National Association of Realtors has ballooned to a record 1.6 Brokerages Invest in Tech. Real estate agents are busier than ever.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

The past year and a half, with its rising mortgage rates , low inventory, and economic uncertainty, has been a challenge for real estate pros, not to mention the buyers and sellers they serve. Foster relationships with other real estate professionals, potential clients, and relevant service providers.

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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

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

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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Want a killer real estate website? Today’s real estate website builder offers a turnkey, easy-to-use solution to help build your brand, market your business and generate more (and better) leads. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. Here our our picks.

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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

JANUARY 28, 2025

Real estate closing gifts personalize and ultimately strengthen the relationship between you and your client, which can lead to a string of referrals. The best real estate closing gifts are both thoughtful and memorable, but before we show you some of our favorite items, let’s talk about gift giving.

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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

MARCH 18, 2024

Looking back to the 2005 and 2006 real estate peak, lofty home prices reached a then staggering-sounding high of $230,200 in July 2006. Even among the affluent, there’s a growing preference for renting well-located properties over investing in potentially farther-flung single-family homes.

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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

MARCH 11, 2025

Obviously, the real estate industry has had a challenging couple of years. 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.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I am a big believer in developing a brand for your real estate business from Day One. The power of branding in real estate In the real estate world, there’s a prevailing belief that “You are the brand” as an agent. It could apply to the real estate industry, mortgage, or design.

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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

MARCH 22, 2024

Networking can be intimidating for some real estate agents. Yet real estate networking doesn’t have to be scary. We’ll dive into strategies for both online and IRL networking, expert tips for networking successfully, secrets specifically for introverts, and where to find new potential real estate clients.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

The real estate market has witnessed significant fluctuations over the years, and the accompanying challenges for real estate agents can offer valuable insights and opportunities. The aftermath of the 2008 crisis led to significant attrition among real estate agents. Focusing on relationships.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2025

I was 19, tired of long hours at Beau Jos Pizza, and ready to invest in my future. Thats when I came across a real estate investment series on VHS by Carlton Sheets (remember VHS?). It inspired me to get my real estate license and pursue a career in real estate. I opted for the latter.

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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

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. Claim business vehicle use Most real estate professionals use their personal vehicle for business, allowing you to deduct expenses based on mileage.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Technology is at the core of everyday real estate operations. Real estate professionals handle a plethora of personal data from buyers and sellers, making them enticing targets for cyber threats. Many personal dreams and aspirations take shape in our industry, so safeguarding information is essential.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

He was a bartender who started his real estate career in a market that was brand new to him. Despite the odds being almost comically stacked against him, Brandon cleared a little over $200,000 in gross commission income (GCI) in his first year in real estate. But Brandon Halperin had neither. He didnt know a soul.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

About 73% of sellers said using a real estate agent is the best way to sell, 69% said selling without an agent is too risky, and 76% said the services they received from their listing agent were worth what they paid, according to a recent study from Clever Real Estate.

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