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Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

Housing Wire

He expects that consumers will continue to use agents to aid in their real estate transactions and that they will continue to be willing to pay for value, so the role of the quality real estate agent will not be displaced. Compass has the best value proposition for buyers of any brokerage firm,” Reffkin said.

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Optimal Blue Promotes Rick Allen to Chief Operating Officer

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This included roles in client services and product management at Mortgagebot, as well as a position as vice president of mortgage lending at the company now known as TD Bank. Throughout his tenure at Optimal Blue, Allen has played an integral role in the enhancement and delivery of products.

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Kristen Sieffert leads the reverse mortgage presence at The Gathering

Housing Wire

She also spoke about the unique stressors faced by seniors in retirement, the different applications of a reverse mortgage’s proceeds, and the reverse industry’s ongoing efforts to get in front of more potential clients and adjacent companies in the mortgage and real estate spaces.

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9 Things Clients Expect from Their Real Estate Agent

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Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations , you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. Here are nine things your real estate clients are expecting from you as their real estate professional: 1. So, take the appropriate steps to ensure your clients don’t feel ignored.

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Best real estate continuing education schools for quick and easy license renewal in 2024

Housing Wire

CE bundles price range: $89 to $189 Visit Colibri Real Estate Best Value The CE Shop CE courses available in all 50 states Intuitive interface and features. The CE Shop is our pick for the best value in real estate continuing education because of all the options it affords agents renewing their license.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

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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Industry reacts to Redfin-NAR split: ‘It’s a crack in the wall’

Housing Wire

model of local MLS broker marketplaces has long been — and still is — considered the best value in the world. Agent compensation is set between brokers and their clients and has always been negotiable at any point in the transaction.”

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