Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

While the real estate industry is forever in flux, one constant is that it’s a relationship business. Today, It is an all-in-one platform designed to help real estate agents manage many aspects of their business, including building meaningful relationships to grow repeat and referral business with clients.

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The Appraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

What makes a contract a contract? Is it the legal prose, the professional typesetting, or the date across the top? I’m no lawyer, but my mentor once told me that. Read More.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Exclusivity: No Trial period: No Contract requirements: Annual contract required SmartZip is a lead generation, marketing and CRM solution founded in 2008. SmartZip was the first to use predictive analytics to identify patterns in real estate marketing, determining the most likely sellers.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2023

million suit for breaching advertising placement agreements with digital and print publisher Meredith Operations Corporation. Better’s advertisements were featured on more than 20 of Meredith’s brands, including Martha Stewart , Better Home & Gardens , Real Simple and Southern Living , agreements attached in the filing showed.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Friday’s bombshell – the National Association of Realtors ‘ proposed $418 million settlement of real estate commission lawsuits – set off a frenzy of trading for stocks in the residential real estate sector.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Zillow will keep trying to sell existing home inventory, plus renovate and try to resell homes it has purchased under contract, according to a company press release. Pausing new contracts will enable us to focus on sellers already under contract with us and our current home inventory.”. Overall, Zillow reported $9.6

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Looking where we stand today, we are expecting an increase in contract volume late in Q1, which will translate into sequential acquisition growth in Q2,” Wheeler said. As Opendoor looks to regain ground in 2024, Wheeler said the firm is planning to increase its advertising spread and is working to widen its customer acquisition funnel.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. If you could go back to your first year as a Real Estate Agent, what advice would you give yourself? Real estate agents are known to wear multiple hats all the time and to bootstrap themselves more often than one could imagine.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Maybe you don’t want to work with a real estate agent to try and save some money, or you just think it won’t make much of a difference. If you’re trying to sell your home you really do need to consider all your options to make your sale a success and that includes using a real estate agent. You’re Already Busy.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Real estate marketing isn’t just about posting a few property listings and hoping for the best. The most successful real estate agents aren’t always the ones with the most experience — but rather those who know how to leverage the best real estate marketing companies and digital tools for their success.

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McKissock

JULY 19, 2022

Getting involved in real estate can be both rewarding and lucrative. Whether you’re a novice home flipper, a licensed professional or fall somewhere in the middle, real estate done right can be financially life-changing. Beware of these 6 real estate scams. Here are six real estate scams not to fall for.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Between leveraging your personal network, filming YouTube videos and even the unpleasant task of cold prospecting, real estate professionals today wear all the hats. Yet, in a competitive real estate market, agents don’t always have the luxury of investing months into long-term brand-building.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

As an Irish immigrant to the United States in 1996 who became a real estate broker in 2000, I can tell you this: The U.S. They also had to pay for the brokerage sign outside their home, newspaper advertising, online ads and the brochures for potential buyers. You don’t have to look very far for examples that illustrate why.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2022

CoStar Group , a provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the commercial and residential property markets, cut approximately 100 positions as it announced the integration of Homesnap with its Homes.com brands late last month. . CoStar sheds jobs after resi reorg .

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

To help, I put together my best strategies for real estate social media marketing that still work in 2024, common mistakes to avoid, how to choose which platforms to focus on, and my favorite free and paid social media tools that can cut your work in half. Social media gives you the perfect opportunity to build a brand that resonates.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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. Mobile-friendly design: Like many of us, homebuyers are constantly on the go. per month plus $249.95

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Housing Wire

JUNE 19, 2023

Last month, ProPublica reported about a real estate flipping company that is targeting vulnerable homeowners, and using deception [and] coercion to close sales,” Smith told Chopra during the hearing. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) asked CFPB Director Rohit Chopra about the company and any potential actions that the Bureau could take.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

According to the attorney general’s office, their investigation found that “EasyKnock targeted consumers with online advertisements that used loan-like language and failed to adequately disclose that the company’s products require the consumer to sell their home to EasyKnock.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As we edge towards 2024, the real estate landscape buzzes with both opportunities and uncertainties. With home prices expected to hold steady and even grow in many markets, real estate agents face a unique market shaped by shifting demographics, evolving buyer expectations and lingering economic uncertainties.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Most brokerage leaders know about the multiple challenges facing the real estate industry, not the least of which are the major class-action lawsuits. Phillip Cantrell is the CEO of Benchmark Realty LLC based in Franklin, Tennessee and EVP-Strategy for United Real Estate. Imagine that.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Real estate risk management is an important concern for agents. Real estate agents are commonly sued for breaching their duty to act in the best interests of their client. Article 9 requires all agreements related to real estate transactions to be written, understandable, and contain all obligations of the parties.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Earlier this week we explored the real estate transaction from the perspective of the Buyer. We'll now dissect the entire real estate transaction from the perspective of the seller. Inspection Period After the contract is signed and delivered to all parties, it becomes a fully executed contract.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

Achieving success as a real estate agent requires more than simply understanding the mechanics of the job. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. And why is this so important?

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

Late last year, the Rich Barton-led firm began entering into contracts with Multiple Listings Services – most of which are owned by the NAR – and receiving those MLS’s Internet data display, or IDX feeds. All parties to the lawsuit agree this agent/other bifurcation stems from Zillow radically changing how it aggregates listing data.

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McKissock

JULY 28, 2020

The relationship between a builder and a real estate agent can be a complicated one. In fact, there are several myths and misconceptions that builders, real estate agents, and even buyers hold that affect this relationship. These notions about the real estate agent-builder relationship are actually far from the truth.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. Gone are the days of weekly listing books and print advertisements with grainy black-and-white photos. As more and more people enter the real estate industry – membership at the National Association of Realtors has ballooned to a record 1.6

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Berkshire Hathaway

APRIL 28, 2022

While we agree with you on the first statement, the selling of a home is always best left to a professional real estate agent, for so many reasons! The typical real estate commission on that home would be $22,260, so you could be losing out on over $35,000! Reason #3: Advertising your home.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

We would imagine it's the same in most real estate markets around the country as we have found the same to be true of homes for sale in Charlotte as well. The founder of forsalebyowner.com used a Real Estate Agent to sell his home after trying to sell it himself and failing to do so - imagine that.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It’s very important for first-timers to do research and understand all their options before they start looking for a home,” says Cara Ameer , a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who is licensed in California and Florida. In reality, according to a new study from Self Financial , the average down payment needed in the U.S.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 29, 2023

Property managers ensure the real estate operates according to the property owner’s direction. Also, you can sometimes obtain maintenance services at a discounted rate when the work is contracted through the property management company. Join a local commercial real estate investor network. Ask for referrals.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For real estate professionals, the changing landscape is a call to action. Design and share infographics that provide valuable real estate tips or market statistics, making complex information easily digestible and shareable. Share helpful infographics Visual content is king.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

.” Better is partnering with other businesses to offer services such as homeowner’s insurance and to provide access to a network of real estate agents, rather than offering these products and services directly to borrowers. The change resulted in Better’s exit from its real estate business.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JUNE 17, 2022

However, an investment in real estate is not something you should jump into without preparation. However, as with all commercial real estate investments, not all investments are alike. For new commercial real estate investors, buying a small apartment building for sale is a good investment choice.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

If the appraised value ends up matching or is higher than the contract price, the transaction can continue as planned. Should the appraisal come in lower than the contract price, the closing process may be impacted. They will also take into account any upgrades or amenities, as well as how maintained the home is.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 23, 2023

There are valuable services that real estate agents provide, such as advertising the property, listing it on the MLS, handling the title process, and negotiating deals. Technology companies and marketing services firms are providing the tools sellers need to confidently manage real estate transactions without agents.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

At the end of the holiday season, we start hearing the phrase repeatedly used in weight loss industry advertisements, “New Year, New You!” Department of the Interior also offer similar employment opportunities related to real estate collateral, appraisal policy, and appraisals. These may be full-time jobs or contracted services.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 19, 2022

Fewer Negotiations Almost all sales contracts have a clause with a provision in them for buyers to be able to have professional home inspections performed during a certain number of business days from the contract date. Resolving the issues ahead of time is a smart and more legally-sound idea.

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