Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Real estate agents have white-knuckled their way through more than two years of suffocatingly high mortgage rates that have stymied sales, choked off inventory and pushed home prices to new all-time highs. This has given rise to the perception in the real estate industry that the Fed bungled the timing of rate hikes and cuts.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Commissions paid to real estate agents representing buyers have remained essentially unchanged since new rules on commissions went into effect on August 17 , according to a new analysis from Redfin. Of course, as in all real estate deals, any negotiation is dependent on how much demand there is for a property.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Optimism is a prerequisite for success as a salesperson, and real estate professionals have it in spades. At the Tom Ferry event last month and at the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) going on right now, this attribute is on display everywhere. We’re professionals.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the competitive landscape of real estate, leveraging advanced tools and services can significantly impact an agent’s ability to maximize revenue opportunities for themselves and their clients. USRES’s end-to-end REO asset management services simplify these processes, reducing the administrative burden on agents.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

AgentCoach.AI , an AI-powered real estate coaching company, is launching a new training platform for real estate agents. The new platform will leverage specialized training bots to help agents prepare for business. Productivity tools are also available to keep agents on track. said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

At the National Association for Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) L’Atitude conference on Friday, an AI expert showcased AI use cases for agents using tech tools that have improved by leaps and bounds this year — even in the last few days. I can’t even. AI promotional videos This one is wild.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

While some in the real estate industry are expecting to see a decline in the number of buyer’s agents as a result of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement , others have taken it a step further and are betting their companies on it. Meet the AI real estate agent.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? Why become a real estate broker?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In the six months since news of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement broke, agent attitudes toward the settlement’s required business practice changes have only slightly improved. This is according to a study published earlier this week by real estate technology firm Clever Real Estate.

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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 22, 2024

White-label brokerage Side is joining several other real estate firms in launching educational resources that are available to agents across the industry. On Thursday, the firm announced the launch of PartnerUp Coaching, a platform that allows agents to learn from other top agents in the industry.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Understanding that real estate housing markets are hyperlocal, the RealTrends Verified City Rankings represent the newest evolution of RealTrends agent and team rankings. This new dimension in rankings allows real estate professionals to better leverage their achievements and stand out in an increasingly competitive industry.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From luxury property tours to laugh-out-loud real estate memes, these 21 agents and influencers bring the best of the industry right to your phone. Whether you’re an agent, a real estate investor or just love stunning homes, these real estate Instagram accounts are a must-follow.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Here’s our complete guide to sending and receiving real estate referrals and earning more money this year. We’ll break down everything you need to know about real estate referral fees, including how they work, typical referral fee rates, how to draft and manage referral agreements, and how to develop a successful referral network.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Real estate agent commissions have held steady since August, but there’s a divergence at different price points. The data is derived from sales by Redfin agents who have closed a transaction in October or are scheduled to by the end of the month.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

It is fitting that the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are the backdrop for the final two weeks leading up to when the real estate industry will undergo its largest structural change in decades — a feat of near-Olympic proportions. Like the athletes in Paris, Realtors and brokers across the U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Real estate referrals are the lifeblood of most top producers’ businesses. This is evident when you ask any highly successful agent where they find their clients. In this article, you’ll find nine tried-and-true ways to start and grow your real estate referral business. Summary What is a real estate referral?

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt is joined by Danielle Wilkie , co-founder of The Helm , to discuss emerging trends in real estate, female representation in real estate coaching and artificial intelligence. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The HousingWire Pulse Survey for Q4 2024 provides valuable insights into the current state of the real estate market from various perspectives: brokerage leaders, mortgage professionals, and real estate agents. This diversity allows for a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

Keller Williams Realty has launched a real estate assistant that is powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) and is trained on the company’s proprietary models, systems, books and training resources. “We

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Miami stands as one of the most dynamic and valuable real estate markets in the United States. This places Miami among the top-tier real estate markets in the country, attracting both local and international buyers and driving intense competition among real estate agents. As of Sept. Click Here

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The leaves are starting to turn, kids are back in school, and the fall real estate market is in full swing. We’ve compiled our top Halloween real estate marketing ideas as a fun way to spice up your lead generation and set yourself apart from your competitors. Give out branded candy to neighbors No tricks, just treats!

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Chicago has cemented its position as one of the most valuable real estate markets in the United States, recently surpassing the $1 trillion mark in real estate asset value. It should come as no surprise that the top real estate agents continue to command a significant portion of the market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Some of the most powerful women in real estate have taken the industry’s coaching space into their own hands. A group of current and former real estate executives have launched The Helm, a coaching platform designed to provide professional development to a more diverse audience.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A new startup wants to help real estate agents get more out of their multiple listing service (MLS). The company’s MLS platform and existing listings portal puts it in direct competition with many giants of real estate, including Zillow , CoStar Group and Move Inc.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

On Wednesday, Higher Tech Realty , dba Mark Spain Real Estate , filed a notice informing the U.S. Mark Spain Real Estate operates in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina and Texas. In settling the commission lawsuit, Mark Spain Real Estate joins several other major industry players.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

real estate scene with its rapid growth and increasing appeal to homebuyers. This inventory has only fueled competition among the city’s real estate professionals. RealTrends Verified analysis shows that to break into Charlotte’s top 25 agents, you need to clock in over $23.3 As of Sept. Click Here

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2024

There is a large gap between how the American public feels about the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement and how real estate professionals feel about them. Clever conducted the survey in the latter half of April 2024.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2024

With technology changing faster than new agents answer phone calls, choosing the right real estate brokerage software can sometimes feel like a full-time job. The right real estate brokerage software will help you gain market share, train, recruit, and retain more (and better) agents, and make more profits.

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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

JULY 22, 2024

Since starting his career in the real estate industry more than five decades ago, Dave Liniger , the co-founder of RE/MAX , has seen and experienced quite a bit of change and innovation. If you look at the last 50 years of the real estate industry, the rules around residential transactions have become very complex.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Leading real estate brokerage William Raveis is making another game-changing acquisition before the new year. This week, the firm announced the acquisition of Nantucket, Massachussetts -based brokerage Jordan Real Estate (JRE). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The real estate industry is undergoing a seismic transformation, with recent regulatory changes pushing the National Association of Realtors to a critical juncture. As these shifts unfold, real estate agents face both challenges and opportunities. Those who adapt will find themselves in a prime position to succeed.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2024

A newly released episode of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast explores the future state of buyer and seller relationships in the housing market after the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) business practice changes take effect Aug.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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. I hope it’s been a great year.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2024

If you want to learn how to get a Massachusetts real estate license, you should know that it can be completed in about six weeks. State law requires you to complete a 40-hour course at an approved Massachusetts real estate school to begin the process.

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