Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The data are sobering: The Agent Movement Index , the number of experienced Realtors switching brokerages each month, was at its lowest level since 2016. The number of agents switching brokerages is ticking upward and markets are stabilizing across the country. If you want to learn how to recruit agents, now is the time.

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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

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

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As we edge towards 2024, the real estate landscape buzzes with both opportunities and uncertainties. With home prices expected to hold steady and even grow in many markets, real estate agents face a unique market shaped by shifting demographics, evolving buyer expectations and lingering economic uncertainties.

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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

MARCH 13, 2024

Real estate is a vibrant, dynamic and competitive industry. As a way to deal with this, many agents and brokers seek out professional mentorship as a means to gain insight and level up their performance. A quick internet search will prove that real estate coaching programs are plentiful. Ventures. “So

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One of the passions that has spanned my career in its entirety is creating exceptional experiences — for agents and their clients, our brokerage staff and anyone who interacts with our brand. At The Agency, we have a unique position as both a real estate brand and a lifestyle brand. We make great impressions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

What’s the secret to nurturing leads and turning them into loyal clients? As your real estate business expands, nurturing your growing client base inevitably leads to a need for improved communication. Below, we take a deep dive into the best real estate CRM solutions for solo agents, teams and brokerages.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Navigating challenges in real estate brokerage requires a deep understanding of the industry. However, the real estate industry is renowned for its resilience, and this problem presents an opportunity for innovation. I believe that the primary hurdle confronting brokerages today lies in their profitability.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2021

I saw a social media post recently by our local ‘mega-agent’ entitled: “Breaking News: Individual Real Estate agents added to Endangered Professions List!”. This post compares the individual real estate agent to “a tennis player using a wooden racket” or “a football player with a leather helmet.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Sure, your real estate landing pages look great — but do they convert? A good real estate website includes more than just drool-worthy images of homes priced to sell. Most importantly, your website should be designed with prospective clients in mind, giving them the exact information they need and steps to get in touch.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

With its potential to reach new clients and gain tremendous ROI, social media has become one of the most effective marketing tools for businesses big and small. We’ve compiled this list of savvy real estate social media post ideas to inspire your social strategy and keep your Instagram feed fresh and fun.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2024

The recent commission lawsuits have had a profound impact on real estate agents and brokerages as they face increased scrutiny and pressure to provide more transparency in their commission structures and potential conflicts of interest. What has changed the most in the past 12 to 18 months within the industry?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The simple test is to ask yourself: when you’re around a lot of people (say at a party or a real estate event), do you go home after the party and feel like your battery has been charged or do you feel drained? It may seem obvious, but let’s talk about extroverts and how to thrive in real estate.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2024

When Ginger Wilcox stepped into the role of brand president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate last June, many in the industry knew that the next 12 months would be challenging for the industry. Brooklee Han: This has been quite the year in the real estate industry. I have also learned a lot about the power of scale.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers has announced the creation of its “Black Real Estate Agent” program to provide financial, educational, and career support for aspiring Black real estate agents. according to the Census Bureau. in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, the tactical approach of regular check-ins and focusing on retention as a cornerstone of fortifying your real estate agent ranks is often underestimated or overlooked. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average tenure of an agent with a brokerage is six years.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Check out these nine downloadable real estate prospecting letter templates to help you make an impression in your neighborhood or zip code. My name is (your name), and I’m a licensed real estate professional with (your brokerage). Access to a hyper-local agent is more important now than ever.

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The National Association of Realtors has rolled out a new, free interactive training platform designed to help combat discrimination in the real estate industry called Fairhaven. The initiative emphasizes accountability, culture change and training to promote equal opportunity in real estate.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Every 12 years, a cosmic thing happens, and agents in all 50 states come due for their real estate continuing education (CE) and licensing renewal. Maintaining your real estate license means taking continuing education courses to fulfill your state licensing board’s requirements, and doing so before your license expires.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

As an introverted real estate agent and coach, I know firsthand how challenging networking can be. I started Move Over Extroverts to teach other agents how to face their fears and clear this common hurdle. Buddy up with a mortgage lender, insurance rep, or real estate attorney and work the room together.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent looking to expand your reach or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint, ahead we delve into the best real estate lead generation websites for 2023. Mobile-friendly design: Like many of us, homebuyers are constantly on the go. per month plus $249.95

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

We’ve all heard the news: over 60,000 real estate agents left the profession in the first half of 2023. Whether you’re newly licensed or an experienced agent who had a productive year — if you’re looking for a change, it’s likely you’ve started receiving emails, letters, and phone calls from all kinds of real estate firms.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2024

Robert Reffkin is confident that Compass and its agents have what it takes to continue growing and succeeding in the changing real estate environment. “In We are a company of top agents.” annual increase in the number of transactions closed by Compass agents, which came in at 38,449 sides for a volume of $40.1

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Regardless of the outcome, real estate brokers are doing all they can to prepare their brokerages and their agents for more transparency, education on the value real estate agents bring to the transaction, and more, according to the 2023 Q4 BrokerPulse survey , a forward-looking housing market sentiment survey by HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Most agents seldom sell homes, according to a new study published by the Consumer Federation of America last week. The study, CFA’s third of three on this topic, suggests that a significant portion of agents in the U.S. sell at most five homes in a year. On this, NAR has previously reached the same conclusion.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Real estate marketing isn’t just about posting a few property listings and hoping for the best. The most successful real estate agents aren’t always the ones with the most experience — but rather those who know how to leverage the best real estate marketing companies and digital tools for their success.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

This means that when you have 100 people in your database , and they’re hearing from you regularly with something of value, at least 10 of those contacts should either transact with you or refer someone they know who will work with you buying or selling real estate. Do the tutorial, take the training.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

We frequently talk about game-changing approaches, but I must say, this event was truly a game-changer in my real estate career. The event wasn’t just about real estate; it was about life, relationships and self-improvement. Rodriguez’s event left an indelible mark on my personal and professional growth.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2024

RE/MAX executives were not shy about acknowledging the uncertainty that is currently plaguing the real estate industry during the firm’s first-quarter 2024 earnings call with analysts and investors Friday morning. Carlson cited RealTrends Verified data to illustrate how productive RE/MAX agents are. to 143,287 agents.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

With a 67% annual increase in agent count to 16,680 agents during the first quarter of 2024 , it is no surprise that The Real Brokerage also recorded an 86% annual increase in revenue to nearly $201 million. That means we believe a skilled agent will outperform an unskilled agent 10 to 1.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Dallas-based United Real Estate is expanding its footprint in its home state. United Real Estate | DFW Properties is merging with Grapevine, Texas-based Insight Realty Network , according to an announcement on Thursday. The merger expands United Real Estate’s agent count to 830 in North Texas and 1,810 statewide.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Between leveraging your personal network, filming YouTube videos and even the unpleasant task of cold prospecting, real estate professionals today wear all the hats. In one moment, you may be a content creator, and in the next, a customer service agent, administrative assistant, marketing strategist, copywriter and editor — all in one.

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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 For brokerages – and agents themselves – transaction sides and sales volume are easy ways to measure productivity.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). While VR has transformed various industries, it is in real estate where its impact truly shines. The following list of ten ways to use VR in real estate could forever change the way you do business.

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