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10 ways to use virtual reality technology in your real estate business

Housing Wire

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). This transformative technology has opened up a new world of possibilities, empowering agents and captivating potential buyers like never before.

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Fed watchdog: Fair Housing Act, ECOA must evolve with realities of A.I.

Housing Wire

As our financial system evolves, it is critical that we adapt our application of the Fair Housing Act and ECOA to deal with technological change and other developments,” Barr said in his speech. However, there is also the potential for these technologies to exacerbate existing issues related to lending equality, Barr explained.

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Why regular check-ins are the unsung heroes of agent retention

Housing Wire

While brokers frequently prioritize sophisticated recruitment tactics and having the best technology stack, it’s vital to revisit the fundamental elements of human interaction and organizational retention underpinning a successful brokerage. For a newer agent, discussions may focus more on training and basic sales techniques.

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5 activities real estate agents should do every morning

Housing Wire

Invest in continuing education: Get up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and technologies in the real estate industry by investing in ongoing education and training. Attend training workshops, webinars, and conferences to acquire new skills and knowledge that can help you stay ahead of the competition.

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Brokers, here’s how to market yourself as a non-QM broker

Housing Wire

The right lender partner will offer its brokers valuable resources, such as dedicated support, education and training on non-QM products. As the use of technology increases in daily life, borrowers are also increasing their use of social media to research loan information.

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People movers: Home Point Financial, Zumper, Total Expert and NAR

Housing Wire

Goode has over 25 years of experience in global marketing and advertising across the globe. Prior to becoming Zumper’s CMO, Goode was president, chief marketing and commercial officer at London-based Elvie , where he built the brand from an early-stage startup into one of the fastest-growing women’s health technology companies in the world.

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LOs are only human — Tech is necessary to keep up with max loan volumes

Housing Wire

In a HousingWire webinar , Lyman and Kelly Gill, VP of marketing and advertising for Motto Franchising, emphasized that lending operations need to shift their focus for the rest of 2020 from growth to profitability. There may be a way to leverage technology to perform those manual tasks for them, freeing up more time in their workflow. “If