Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

That first party led Dillard to meeting some of her first friends in the area, and some of her first real estate clients, too. Here are Dillard’s 5 tips for hosting events in your community to help build your business. Build your database These events can serve as a direct way to build your database of contacts.

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Real Estate Business Advertising Clients 395

Inman

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When luxury real estate agents need to foster their referral networks and forge new professional relationships, industry events are fundamental. But what about when you want to connect with prospective clients?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Beginning a career as a real estate agent is an exciting time. That’s why new agents shouldn’t miss these three panels at HW Annual that will set you up for a long, successful career. . What conditions will your clients be buying and selling in? Housing market super session.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is it correct to say that you partner with high-performing agents and take over their back-end operations, freeing up their time so they can focus on activities that actually make money, such as prospecting for new clients or directly working with existing clients? HousingWire : What criteria do you use to select your partners?

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 392

Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2021

In light of that, HousingWire sat down with Peter Paglia, Chief Strategy Officer at HomeBinder, to discuss how to create a “Client for Life” in this environment. HousingWire: As the refi boom simmers down, why should lenders focus on creating clients for life? HW: How does HomeBinder help lenders establish Clients for Life?

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

There have been numerous studies done on client retention over the years, and while the exact figures vary, most suggest that it can be anywhere from five to 25 times more expensive to acquire a new client than to keep an existing one. As real estate professionals, we know this. Set, and stick to, client retention goals.

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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. Choose your events strategically. Imagine walking into a room teeming with 200 strangers. Scary, right?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Training 348

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Luckily, the mortgage industry is cyclical, so let’s take a look at how you can turn a negative into a positive and grab clients’ attention through effective marketing , ultimately growing your book while others’ shrink. Below are a few ways originators can best present themselves to real estate agents and stand out in a saturated market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

“TomAI is helping me more than any other AI tool out there,” Tracy Duggan, a Memphis-based agens and Tom Ferry coaching client, said in a statement. A beta version of the tool launched in August 2023 for Tom Ferry coaching clients. The full launch of the tool was announced in February at a Tom Ferry coaching event in Orlando.

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McKissock

JUNE 30, 2021

While good, old-fashioned customer service certainly goes a long way in impressing your real estate clients, the best agents in the business use several strategies to “wow” clients that set them apart from the rest of the competition. Remember significant events. Connect them to businesses you trust.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

Generate seller leads using AI Artificial Intelligence (or AI) is changing the way agents work in so many ways, and that includes how we generate seller leads. Data analysis allows real estate agents to focus their marketing efforts (and budget!) Let’s be honest, spending money on lead generation can get expensive.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

At the 2024 Keller Williams Family Reunion event in Las Vegas, co-founder and executive chairman Gary Keller took the stage on Tuesday and spoke to a room full of real estate agents about the importance of buyer agency agreements within the context of the ongoing antitrust lawsuits.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the ever-competitive real estate market, creating a consistent flow of real estate buyer leads is strategy for success. Snatching up first-time homebuyers is akin to striking gold — since developing a relationship with them can mean a loyal client for life. LCA’s standout feature? An in-app direct mail tool.

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Real Estate Buyers Tools Real Estate Agent 377

The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When you think of the terms commercial real estate agent, broker, or realtor, do you use them interchangeably? We often give a name to someone who helps clients buy or sell commercial real estate without considering each unique position, their responsibilities, education, certification or licensing, and expertise.

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Real Estate Agent Realtors Real Estate Agents 78

McKissock

APRIL 25, 2022

Want your real estate career to make an impact on your local community? There are ways real estate agents can give back and serve people in need. Through real estate charities and some creative thinking you can use your career to help others—you might meet some like-minded real estate agents while doing it, too.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 75

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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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Appraisal 75

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The relationship between a loan officer and a real estate agent is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle, as the two must combine forces to help borrowers achieve their goal of buying a home. And, clients will be happier with the experience. Interested in learning more?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Loan Officers Agents 361

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The excited and at times nervous first-time homebuyers that James Dunn often represents ask him how that whole process of taking out a mortgage works, and Dunn, a Los Angeles-based real estate agent with eXp , replies with a few trusted names. Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2024

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. The problem the platform solves is that agents are almost too good at their jobs.

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Agents Brokerage Real Estate Clients 351

Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2024

No other wholesale lender in the country is offering this, meaning independent mortgage brokers now have a significant advantage with consumers and real estate agents. “UWM’s 0% Down Purchase program is going to change the game this purchase season,” said Mat Ishbia, president and CEO at UWM. “No

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

A quick internet search will prove that real estate coaching programs are plentiful. Whether you’re looking to expand your team or client network or figure out how to delegate work so you can focus on the tasks you do best, a real estate coaching program could be a valuable launchpad. Who’s it Best For?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Training 423

Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2021

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. These clients have either made money in cryptocurrency and are spending it on a home, the agent explained, or see the rapidly escalating real estate market as another hot investment.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When it comes to keeping in touch with your clients, consistency is key. At the same time, your touch points should be authentic and help you build and nurture client relationships beyond the transaction. Friend your past clients, stay engaged and be supportive, but don’t stalk them.

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Real Estate Client Relationships Clients Business 364

McKissock

APRIL 28, 2021

As of 2020, a whopping 88% of home buyers relied on the help of a real estate agent to get them through the process. This trend has been on the rise since 2001 when only 69% of buyers used a real estate agent. . Keep them in the loop and give them the option to attend meetings and events.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Find your audience Not every real estate transaction is the same because not all buyers and sellers are the same. Before you plan your workshop, consider who your target clients are. Do you specialize in helping first-time buyers and sellers, or are you leaning towards working with real estate investors ?

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Real Estate Sellers Buyers Clients 411

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Real estate agents are always looking for vetted, high-quality leads — and especially so during 2023 market conditions. These providers offer a rapid and cost-effective means for real estate agents to gather a list of potential clients and ultimately boost sales.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Tools Agents 362

Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

These are the words real estate agents use when asked to describe the current state of the market and what it’s like to buy a home today. Real estate agents cited a lack of inventory as the main hurdle preventing their clients from completing a transaction, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Check out Wise Pelican Typically, you’d mail the just sold letter to homeowners who live around a property you just helped your client to sell. Buyer’s agents who can find their clients a home that’s not even on the market are instant heroes. While some agents choose to handwrite these, it can be time-consuming.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 20, 2021

In just the past few weeks, nonbank mortgage lenders Rocket Companies and Better.com have revealed plans to instantly buy homes from their customers and also pair their services with in-house real estate agents. Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events. This content is exclusively for HW+ members.

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Real Estate Agent Renovations Agents Brokerage 370

Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

Kristan: Interestingly enough, when you look at the data, the number of people using a real estate agent has continued to go up. Agents have to create meaningful relationships, such that nobody you can’t get in between you and them. If the market is so hot, why would they use a real estate agent?

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 313

Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

2 However, these potential clients will also face challenges — namely market volatility, unpredictable interest rates and limited purchasing power due to increasing debt. That’s where reverse purchase financing comes into play, the funding option specifically designed for older Americans.

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Finance Real Estate Agent Real Estate Insurance 431

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In May the real estate agent listed a two-bedroom home in Fountain Hills, Arizona, 30 miles north of Phoenix, for $342,000. After 25 days on the market, there were no takers for the 1,400-square-foot home and Pellegrini counseled his client about potentially lowering the listing price. Zillow CEO Rich Barton.

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Supply Chain Real Estate Real Estate Agent Clients 529

Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2021

They’d then utilize the services of a real estate agent found through the growing Rocket Homes platform. Then comes the mortgage — which their agent would monitor through Rocket Pro Insight. When at the finish line, the client would close with the aid of Amrock , Rocket’s title and appraisal arm.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

HW: What are the biggest benefits to attending in-person conferences and events after two years of remote work and video conferences? A best practice is to think of the transition as an opportunity to re-evaluate what makes your brand valuable to your clients. Three can't miss panels for new real estate agents at HW Annual Oct.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

To help, we put together this guide to walk you through our nine-step system to recruit, nurture, and retain producing agents in 2024. Pitching and nurturing 20 producing agents will yield far better results than onboarding 100 brand new ones. If you want to include a call-to-action, invite them to an event or lunch meeting.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 385

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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