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NAR clarifies details on buyer broker agreements

Housing Wire

NAR recently published an FAQ page related to the settlement agreement where it clarifies that the phrase “working with” is meant to “distinguish MLS participants who provide brokerage services to a buyer from MLS participants who simply market their services or just talk to a buyer.”

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9 innovative strategies to get more real estate seller leads in 2024

Housing Wire

With low housing inventory nationwide, agents are using innovative ways to find real estate seller leads and convert them into listings. While marketing to your sphere of influence, networking, and direct mail campaigns work, they can be time-consuming and they don’t always yield quick results. Visit Market Leader 2.

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Guaranteed Rate’s new mobile app allows LOs to provide 24/7 service

Housing Wire

“It’s now entirely possible for us to qualify buyers for their dream home by the time they leave the open house. market share, IMF data showed. Agents submitting an offer at 8:30pm? The lender originated $10.6 billion in the second quarter, up from the previous quarter’s $7 billion — totaling $17.6

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Polly adds Total Expert to its API integration roster

Housing Wire

The marketing materials include rate, payment, and annual percentage rate (APR) information, and are tailored to the borrower’s unique loan type and amount, property location, down payment, and other details.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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8 best places to buy real estate leads in 2023

Housing Wire

Real estate agents are always looking for vetted, high-quality leads — and especially so during 2023 market conditions. It dishes out everything from email and SMS marketing to effective lead capture forms and an integrated CRM system. However, Market Leader may not be ideal for larger teams or those looking for more customization.

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6 strategies to get more from your MLS searches

Housing Wire

Today we’ll show you how to deploy 6 creative ways to get more from your searches so you can get those buyers in contract faster. Are they out there knocking on doors, sending letters and going to new builds, FSBOs and open houses? Finding the right house for your buyers in today’s market is a bit like a safari.