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NAR: 31% of Realtors say they feel unsafe at open houses

Housing Wire

According to the report, 31% of Realtors said they feel unsafe during an open house or showings, and 27% said they feel unsafe when meeting a new client for the first time at a scheduled location or property. The man allegedly told the agent and potential buyer to get off the property. Those fears are not unfounded.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

There are still plenty of buyers interested in this area. In fact, we had (number) offers, which means there are still ready, willing, and qualified buyers eager to make an offer! Buyer’s agents who can find their clients a home that’s not even on the market are instant heroes. Are you considering selling your property?

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

Housing Wire

Rather, their priorities are buyer education and the nurturing and building of more referral relationships to expand their market share, loan originators who spoke to HousingWire said. Many of his buyers are still waiting for rates to come down before seeking preapproval for a mortgage. Market their listings; go to their listings.

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Are Open Houses Worth It?

Eppraisal

Historically, open houses have been a marketing staple for listing agents. Open houses can be an effective tool in a buyer's real estate market. In this age of technology, most buyers search online for homes rather than driving around on the weekends looking at open houses.

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How Real Estate Agents Can Help Home Buyers Navigate Emotional Decisions

McKissock

It makes sense, but it can make the real estate process even tougher for buyers. Here’s how to handle emotional buyers like the pro that you are. As of 2020, a whopping 88% of home buyers relied on the help of a real estate agent to get them through the process. Know Their Problems — and Solve Them.

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HousingStack Phase 4: Lead conversion

Housing Wire

So the products I’ve put into this category are really focused on either helping agents win listings or helping them convert lookers into buyers. And the last area is seller tools or companies that help to convert lookers to buyers (I could probably have thought of a better name here). Seller tools / Buyer conversion tools.

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6 Ways to Keep Toys from Taking Over Your Home

Lamacchia Realty

Use these tips when preparing for an open house as well as it’s part of effectively staging a home for potential buyers. It’s fine that buyers know that kids live there, it’s likely why they are interested in the first place. Buyer Resources. October 29, 2019. Additional Resources.