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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

My name is (your name), and I’m a licensed real estate professional with (your brokerage). For letters, use the template below: Dear (first name), I’m (your name), a real estate professional with (brokerage). Dear (first name), I’m (your name), a local real estate professional with (brokerage). Great news!

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Recruiting real estate agents: A complete roadmap for 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re a new broker or team leader you might not realize just how competitive recruiting was in 2023. The data are sobering: The Agent Movement Index , the number of experienced Realtors switching brokerages each month, was at its lowest level since 2016. Thankfully, 2024 is shaping up to be a much better year for recruiters.

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6 best real estate lead generation websites for 2023

Housing Wire

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent looking to expand your reach or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint, ahead we delve into the best real estate lead generation websites for 2023. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), some 96% of homebuyers use the internet in their home search.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Requirements to get your real estate license in Texas Getting your real estate license in Texas comes down to fulfilling your qualifying education requirement, applying for your license, getting your background check, taking and passing the exam, and finding a sponsoring brokerage. That’s an average pass rate of 58% for exam takers. [5]

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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. An originator since 1999, Read got his real estate license in 2014 and opened up his real estate brokerage in 2019. according to the company.

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Divorce and Selling a Home: What You Should Know

Lamacchia Realty

Ask that agent to refer you to a trusted REALTOR®, likely within their brokerage, to handle this transaction to mitigate any of those concerns. The Home Selling Process During a Divorce REALTORS® are trained to negotiate, communicate with pertinent parties, and handle private matters such as finances and divorce details.