Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

The official magazine for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently touched on the topic of reverse mortgages, mentioning products such as the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) and addressing topics like the desires of baby boomers to age in place in their homes.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?”

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

Title agents historically have felt like they played second fiddle to other players in the buying and selling of real estate. Regulators were suddenly curious about what exactly the industry contributed to a real estate transaction. Is it having a happy client who will be a great reference?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” in question.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For decades, disruptors and innovators in the residential real estate industry have been trying to chip away at the near monopoly that Realtors have had over home sales. The monumental verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit trial may finally be the giant-killing blow against the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2023

Now, with Smart Underwrite, we can continue to expedite and streamline the process for both our customers and real estate agents. The real-time automation offered by Smart Underwrite is a driving force behind our recently unveiled Same Day Mortgage platform, which enables borrowers to receive same-day approvals.”

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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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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals. In this blog post, I’ll discuss key appraisal factors, and common challenges, and offer valuable insights for real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process effectively.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In late October 2023, a Missouri jury found HomeServices of America, as well as Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors , liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2023

We would feed them leads, but they came back to us because they didn’t know how to structure the full document deals,” Jay Voorhees, co-founder at JVM Lending, said in an interview with HousingWire. We are going to pursue the investor niche aggressively, meeting very specific realtors. I thought it was sparse.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

Just six months ago, when a Missouri jury found HomeServices of America, Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions , the industry’s path forward was very murky. 16 to implement these changes.

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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.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Here’s a fun fact, real estate agents in GA have no fiduciary responsibility to their client or customer. Are Real Estate Agents in GA Fiduciaries? In some states, but in Georgia real estate agents are not fiduciaries. There is no reason for an agent to volunteer this.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams , and Berkshire Hathaway are still going to court to fight the allegations. Here’s what they had to say: Value Proposition : There’s a recurring theme of agents needing to articulate their value proposition, especially when it comes to representing buyers.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors 2021 Home Buyers & Sellers Generational Trends Report , 84% of buyers 30 years and younger cite “helped buyer understand the process” as the most important benefit provided by real estate agents during the home purchase process.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It seems a small share of the agent population even knows about this issue, and even fewer can loosely tell you what the potential outcomes are. Compound that with the many sexual harassment and incompetency claims recently leveled against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) , and the confusion is understandable. Imagine that.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2021

Passport Title Services LLC will use Qualia as its new title production software, after officials announced the company invested in Qualia Core and Qualia Connect to aid clients. Qualia has also recently upgraded Qualia Core for agents in California and Texas and integrated with Northeast agencies Charles Jones and DataTrace.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

According to the DOJ, when a seller makes an offer of compensation to the buyer broker, the buyer broker does not need to compete on their compensation price in order to attract clients. Originally filed in 2020 in U.S. All of the brokerage defendants except for HomeServices of America have settlement agreements related to the suit.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Real estate risk management is an important concern for agents. Real estate agents are commonly sued for breaching their duty to act in the best interests of their client. The remaining articles deal with Board of Realtors® proceedings and duties to other Realtors®.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Ketchmark said the plaintiffs want the defendants, which include the National Association of Realtors , HomeServices of America and Keller Williams , to “return the money” they believe was unlawfully taken via commissions as a result of an alleged conspiracy between the defendants.

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

Cooperative compensation The vast majority of questions addressed on the call dealt with whether or not buyer’s representation was going away, and how agents will get paid for the services they provide to clients. Cooperative compensation offers can also be — and should be, if the client wishes — included in purchase agreements.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

In 2024, agents have two choices; learn how to run your entire business from the apps on your phone or tablet, or find a new career. The days of running back to the office to write a tricky email to a client, follow up with a lead, or post on social media are long gone — and they’re never coming back.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

Two days after a New York Times exposé of alleged sexual harassment and a culture of fear at the National Association of Realtors , President Kenny Parcell announced his resignation. NAR said Swida’s complaint was documented and she was promoted several months later. She worried about being cut off from future opportunities.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For some, software represents a potential threat or challenge, as it can take away clients who are looking for technical capabilities at the cheapest possible rate. We’ll examine how your role as a Texas realtor might change over the course of the next year, especially in relation to property investors.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

My first transaction as a Real Estate Agent was as a dual agent representing both the buyer and the seller. Initially, the seller tried to sell his home by himself before soliciting my help and I was able to get it sold for him to one of my clients. What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

More than a few real estate agents have come to dread calling the closing company to find out when they can close. How many of your teammates are using their personal cell phones to text real estate agents, unintentionally creating a serious business risk by using a communications channel which is unmanaged and unmonitored?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

As the principal broker for a RE/MAX franchise in coastal Cannon Beach, Oregon, Alaina Giguiere’s typical responsibilities include marketing homes for sellers, touring homes with buyers, generating new business leads, managing client relationships, and drafting and reviewing contracts with buyers and sellers.

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McKissock

AUGUST 19, 2020

As a real estate agent, you spend a great deal of time soliciting to build your roster. The goal is generally to garner clients that will give you repeat business—and good word of mouth. As such, the thought of ending a client relationship may seem unfathomable. Reasons to end a client relationship.

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

Paige Martin, The Best Houston Realtor. Learn more about the best Houston realtor, Paige Martin. Check her client feedback, testimonials, and ratings here. Clients: “Paige Martin is the best Houston realtor”. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal.

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Listing Spark

JULY 24, 2023

That means an extraordinary number of people who are traditional homeowners may be looking for new opportunities to take action in the real estate market by buying a new home without selling their current residence or by actively adding an investment property to their portfolio. What does this mean for real estate agents?

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 5, 2020

Over the weekend I listened to an episode of the podcast “Voice of Appraisal” where Phil Crawford mentioned an improvement worksheet that the Ohio Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (OCAP) has distributed to local area realtors. And since it’s fairly often that a property is on a lock-box, you may not even meet the Realtor.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 5, 2020

Over the weekend I listened to an episode of the podcast “Voice of Appraisal” where Phil Crawford mentioned an improvement worksheet that the Ohio Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (OCAP) has distributed to local area realtors. And since it’s fairly often that a property is on a lock-box, you may not even meet the Realtor.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It’s very important for first-timers to do research and understand all their options before they start looking for a home,” says Cara Ameer , a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who is licensed in California and Florida. “Many listing agents are requiring that, no matter the price range. ” 9.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Ten percent of homes sold in 2021 were sold by their owners without a realtor. As online resources for pricing data, flat-fee listing services, and plenty of marketing options become available, homeowners can more easily navigate the market and handle transactions without paying for their own listing agent.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2022

I hadn’t developed a network for mortgage lending with Realtors,” Woodward said about his work at Interfirst in Indiana. In a purchase market, he emphasizes strong communication with clients and referral partners, such as Realtors and financial planners. But Woodward struggled to originate purchase loans. “I billion, up 103.3%

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