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Engel & Volkers continues its expansion in Atlanta

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Since our launch in 2017, Engel & Volkers Atlanta has become a premier real estate service provider in the metro area, guiding clients through every step in their home-buying journeys,” Christa Huffstickler, CEO of Engel & Volkers Atlanta, said in a statement. The addition of AtHome & Co.

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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

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This collaboration reflects our dedication to equipping NAR members with innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of their clients, ensuring a smooth experience for sellers and buyers alike,” said Rhonny Barragan, NAR vice president of strategic alliances in an announcement of the deal.

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Threat of climate change looms large for some home buyers

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Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors. “I had one client in St. Presented by: Propertybase. As work-from-home became the norm throughout the U.S.

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‘Will your wins’: Luxury agents share tips for breaking into the high-end market

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Eventually, in 2017, he heard back from the husband. Serhant used this story to illustrate how he manifested this deal by religiously following up with the client. Since then, he has helped the same client purchase multiple properties and has gained loyalty for life. But Serhant continued to follow up — for five years.

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Once at the fringes of housing finance, home equity investment companies look to grow their stake

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When Hometap launched in 2017, the Boston-based fintech offered an unorthodox answer to this question for homeowners looking for an alternative to a loan. DBRS Morningstar’s rating of the $224 million securitization opened up new types of bond buyers that have inherently lower costs of capital, Saluda Grade CEO Ryan Craft said.

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MLS executives imagine a world with no MLS

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As the trial for Sitzer/Burnett, the first of the two bombshell class action buyer broker compensation anti-trust lawsuits, kicks off this week , the real estate industry’s multiple listing services are busy preparing for any and all outcomes. “I One of our big values is our data,” Cowen said. “It

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Why Hometap is betting on the growth of the home equity investment market

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homeowners are “house-rich, cash-poor,” home equity investment firm Hometap provides clients with a way to tap into their home equity instead of selling their home or taking out a loan. Hometap’s investment volume hit $1 billion in February, surpassing 10,000 home equity investment issuances since it was established in 2017.

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