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Real estate agents wonder if inventory levels will ever return to ‘normal’

Housing Wire

And just like the bears who are starting to wake up from their long winter naps, homebuyers and sellers are coming out of hibernation… or at least they normally do. The pandemic definitely changed the real estate market ,” Todd Alperin, a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group agent based in Southern New Hampshire, said.

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

Housing Wire

Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down. Meanwhile, trade groups representing lenders believe that more details on the settlement are needed to understand its coming impact on the housing market.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Work with a real estate professional with MLS access In non-disclosure states, the role of real estate agents becomes even more crucial. Experienced agents have access to databases, networks, and resources that can help buyers gather information about recent sales in the area.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

We negotiated to get the sellers the highest price possible. Even if you’re months or even years away from moving, a seller’s prep session is one of the services I offer homeowners. Many of us are in sellers’ markets with very low inventory. The goal in prospecting FSBO sellers is to be that agent.

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16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

Housing Wire

Real estate prospecting is a necessary activity for agents aiming to build a robust pipeline of buyer and seller leads. There are numerous methods an agent can use to prospect, some traditional and others that leverage technology. Here are some different methods that real estate agents use to prospect for leads.

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%. according to the company.

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Commercial Real Estate Agent vs Broker vs Realtor: What’s The Difference?

The Robert Weiler Company

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.