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Opinion: Unleashing AI real estate marketing magic

Housing Wire

It significantly streamlined transactions , slashing hours of wasted drive time chauffeuring documents in between soccer games and dinners, creating competitive advantage by shortening contract periods and empowering agents to conduct business across borders in minutes versus days.

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Interfirst, the phoenix of mortgage, lays off hundreds

Housing Wire

Interfirst Mortgage , the retail mortgage business he founded in 2001, had grown to $14.5 Interfirst’s ability to grow rapidly in a low-rate, refi environment but then struggle and contract when the market turns could be seen as a cautionary tale, even in an industry as cyclical as mortgage. 375% below the market.”

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How Real Estate Agents Can Help Home Buyers Navigate Emotional Decisions

McKissock

This trend has been on the rise since 2001 when only 69% of buyers used a real estate agent. . One big reason clients choose to work with you is that they know you can help guide them through the buying process. It’s easy for clients to get caught up on small details that weren’t their focus at the beginning.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

I remember meeting George Harrison shortly after I moved to San Antonio in 2001. I did my Appraisal Today National Conference from 2001 to 2006 and learned a lot about doing national appraisal conferences. Which is MOST important for building strong appraisal-client relationships? He remembered me from Valuation 2000.

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Fannie Mae: No Appraisals Required? 3-10-23

Appraisal Today

But how do you contact potential clients and referral sources? Another student reported that in 2010 (after HVCC was void) a lender client told an appraiser they could not order appraisals directly with appraisers anymore…that they must use a third party. Then forward that answer on to the client/AMC. This is nothing new.

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Too many appraisers?

Appraisal Today

Recall the five forces of friction: practices, standards, education, regulation, and client expectation. Construction started in 2001 and took three years to complete with two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a swimming pool. Communicating with non-lender clients: Very, very different than lenders. Good Fees, No AMCs, No CU, No UAD!

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VA Update for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Communicating with non-lender clients: Very, very different than lenders!! percent, the highest rate since 2001. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($647,200 or less) increased to 7.16 The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 5.86