Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

You’re probably aware that each state has its own real estate license requirements, unique laws and regulations around real estate licensure. What is real estate license reciprocity? Real estate license reciprocity varies by state. No Reciprocity: This is exactly what it sounds like.

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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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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Real estate referrals are the lifeblood of most top producers’ businesses. 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? Sometimes, a real estate agent may choose not to work with a specific buyer or seller.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

To help, we reached out to real estate agents nationwide to compile our list of the best books for real estate agents. It helped me embrace my new real estate career and look at it in terms of always learning, always growing and this has stuck with me for the past 21 years. I believe him.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

Why most teams struggle to scale Scaling a real estate team to $100 million in production is a daunting challenge, but the biggest roadblock isn’t market conditions or competition — it’s outdated strategies. Offer training, mentorship, and career development plans to support long-term success.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2025

Theres a growing sense of unease in real estate , especially among agents who work with investors. As someone who sits on both sides of the fence, as a VC in tech and a family office owner and real estate firm partner, Ive watched this conversation evolve with interest. Whats changing is who remains essential.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Obtain a real estate broker license Your new chapter begins with ensuring you meet all legal requirements to operate as a broker. Educational prerequisites Most states mandate completing 60 to 150 hours of real estate coursework to become a broker. Related articles Real estate broker vs. an agent?

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In the newest episode of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast, hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Robert Morris, a real estate broker, trainer and veteran agent at Keller Williams Capital Properties. Robert Morris: I would say this is the best time to be in real estate.

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MARCH 31, 2025

On Monday, the company announced the addition of two artificial intelligence-powered assistants to help real estate investors and mortgage brokers. Harvey will assist real estate investors while Donna is for mortgage brokers. “Real estate investors operate in a fast-moving environment.

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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. 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. So, where do you start?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Real estate listing descriptions can be tricky to write, especially for agents who dont have a background in creative writing. Ill teach you how to write a real estate listing description, plus share some creative real estate listing description examples. Why is a good listing description important?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2025

Growing dissatisfaction among real estate agents , concerns over declining commissions , and shifting views on the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are among findings in Redfin’s 2025 Industry Survey. of respondents saying they would recommend real estate as a career, while nearly half (49.8%) said they would not.

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APRIL 1, 2025

Anywhere Real Estate , Douglas Elliman, and eXpall among the largest in the country grew revenue less than 1%, 4%, and 7% year over year, respectively. Consumers purchase homes, but Compass touts its technology among prospective real estate agents. sits at the intersection of real estate, technology, and media.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In a year that has been full of noise, United Real Estate President Rick Haase has somehow managed to stay focused. A second reads, United Real Estate: Better Together. Some of that focus comes from the messages written on the three colorful rubber bands adorning his wrist.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

In real estate, knowing the keys to a successful negotiation is essential. If you want a long and successful career in real estate, youll need to sharpen your negotiation teeth. Related articles 8 effective mindset hacks from a top real estate coach 3. Negotiation is not just a skill its an art.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2025

Believe it or not, good old-fashioned postcards are still one of the most effective real estate marketing strategies. Even though most agents focus their marketing efforts online, people start thinking about finding a real estate agent well before they hit ENTER on their first Google search. But where do you start?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Housing Rights Initiative (HRI) is taking aim at 165 real estate agents, brokerage firms and landlords in its latest series of lawsuits filed in Chicago. The suit alleges that real estate professionals discriminated against low-income families who were looking to use Housing Choice Vouchers.

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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 The first phase of KWIQ’s rollout addresses this opportunity, streamlining content generation for daily use.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2025

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. citizen The Colorado Division of Real Estate (part of the state Dept. I opted for the latter. hours to complete it.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

In a new episode of the Power House podcast, host Diego Sanchez chats with James Dwiggins, CEO and co-founder of NextHome and co-host of the “ Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered ” podcast. They also explore the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement , agent training deficiencies and more.

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MARCH 24, 2025

Because professional real estate photographers are trained to take beautiful, enticing photos. Well cover why to get a photographer, how and when to hire one, interview questions to ask, what to look for when choosing a real estate photographer plus how much a photographer will cost you.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Davis also highlights Deephaven’s edge in products like their Ground-Up Construction and Fix-and-Flip products, offering originators essential tools and training. Non-QM opens doors for real estate investors. Close one loan for a real estate investor and you have a repeat client for life!

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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. The importance of cybersecurity training An informed and vigilant team is key to combating cyber threats effectively.

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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

According to the brokerage, Smith has been a standout in the real estate business for 20 years. “Ive known Leo Pareja for 13 years, and hes the most brilliant person Ive met in real estate, Smith said. According to eXp, Smith’s expertise goes beyond residential real estate.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2025

Real estate agents who rely heavily on cold calling may need to rethink some of their marketing tactics. For real estate agents with a penchant for cold calling, this does not mean that they can no longer cold call. The preliminary approval hearing in the case is scheduled for Feb.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Tech100 Real Estate award celebrates the most innovative and impactful organizations in housing. More than just an acknowledgment; the Tech100 award is a testament to the transformative impact these companies have made, propelling the real estate sector into new realms of efficiency, transparency and accessibility.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Real estate platform Livian has recently acquired four additional teams to bolster its roster to a total of 61 teams. We’re bringing together the best minds in the industry to elevate our services and redefine the future of real estate,” Adam Hergenrother, CEO of Livian, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2024

United Real Estate is growing in Dallas. The nation’s eighth-largest brokerage today announced a merger between existing affiliate United Real Estate I DFW Properties and Fort Worth-based Stryve Realty. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. It’s a bottom-up instead of a top-down management approach.

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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

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Choosing one of the best online real estate schools in California is your first step to joining our vibrant industry, and it’ll set you up for success for the state’s real estate exam. The state of California requires 135 hours of prelicensing coursework to become a licensed real estate salesperson. [

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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. have been busy training and preparing to be ready for Aug.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

. “Real’s culture, technology platform, comprehensive training program and commitment to ensuring that agents have long-term wealth building opportunities completely aligns with who we are and what we’ve built,” he said. Rovithis also teaches real estate as an adjunct professor and hosts a real estate show on iHeartRadio.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The real estate franchise has hired Shanan Steere to be its director of growth operations. In the role, Steere will be charged with “reimagining core market center leadership training,” with the hope of recruiting future leaders to the company. “As Keller Williams wants to give its team leaders a boost.

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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. Training agents on new business practices : 16% noted this as a concern.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to eXp, the group specializes in residential real estate, fix-and-flips and investment properties. In October, Prime Real Estate Team, which serves the Sacramento area, joined eXp. The team is led by Steven Brackett, who has been part of Realty One Group for six years.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2024

The recent announcement of Homie’s decision to strip its brokerage services and end employment for its real estate agents has once again brought the discussion of alternative models in real estate to the forefront. I vividly recall when Homie first entered the market.

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