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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Attend open houses and talk to other homeowners to get a sense of the market dynamics in the area. A real estate attorney can provide guidance on local laws, review contracts, and ensure that your interests are protected throughout the home-buying process.

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8 best places to buy real estate leads in 2023

Housing Wire

They don’t just cater to new agents: lead generation companies can also complement traditional lead generation methods — open houses, home buying seminars and referrals, to name a few — thereby helping to build your pipeline of leads. However, Market Leader may not be ideal for larger teams or those looking for more customization.

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Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been this year. Did loan officers expect this?

Housing Wire

Interest rates going up definitely cooled the market, but overall, that is not the problem.” By doing so, you are adding value to their marketing efforts and getting them a contract even if you don’t write a loan on that home,” Clark said.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

These efforts include having open house programs to help seller agents and co-marketing home listings with these professionals, using social media to reach borrowers, and sometimes buying leads, according to Kortas. Having to be somebody’s confidant and advisor on the real estate part would be “tough.”

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Why It’s Important to Hire a Real Estate Agent

McKissock

Selling a house can be a full-time job. You’ll have to field calls from interested buyers, work out where you want to advertise any open houses you might have, and about a thousand other little things that lead up to a finalized sale. Real Estate Agents Understand Contracts. You’re Already Busy.

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8 Things You’re Doing to Drive Away Real Estate Clients

McKissock

For all clients, follow up with any call, email, or text as soon as possible—and definitely within 24 hours. Sending clients to open houses—without you. If you are working with buyers, send them properties as soon as they hit the market, and check in to give them status updates. Failing to do your research.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Full practice exams, quizzes with over 400 exam prep questions, on-demand course review videos, e-textbook, online note taking feature, Terms & Definitions, makeup for missed classes All features of online class + textbook. Classes meet 4 x per week for 2 weeks. All features of online class + textbook. Classes meet Sat. for 2 weeks.