Connecting With Agents
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 9, 2022
When it comes to getting business, a lot of us like to go for the “low-hanging fruit.” AMCs are a wonderful source of that “easy to get” business. They’ve been. Read More.
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Offerpad proposes iBuyer-agent marriage
Housing Wire
MARCH 18, 2022
The success of iBuyers is the failure of real estate agents. After all, iBuying companies Opendoor , Redfin and formerly Zillow are predicated on home sellers eschewing a listing agent and selling their home to the company. Offerpad did not make agents available for this story.
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Connecting With Agents
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 9, 2022
The post Connecting With Agents appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. When it comes to getting business, a lot of us like to go for the “low-hanging fruit.” AMCs are a wonderful source of that “easy to get” business. They’ve been … Read More.
Compass agents eschew company stock
Housing Wire
MARCH 24, 2022
Back in 2018, Robert Reffkin exuded that Compass agents were literally invested in the brokerage’s success. It’s purely an offering to respond to an agent’s desire to have ownership in Compass’s future success.”. million in 2021 agent equity stock, according to a public filing.
Agents, Don’t Skip the Appraisal
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.
The evolution of the more productive real estate agent
Housing Wire
APRIL 20, 2022
Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. million – brokerages have become less focused on attracting new agents into the industry and instead more focused on increasing the productivity of the agents they have. Real estate agents are busier than ever.
Zillow testing major changes to Premier Agent program
Housing Wire
APRIL 22, 2022
Starting May 25, “several hundred” real estate agents in the Raleigh, North Carolina and Denver metro areas will no longer have access to Premier Agent , thanks to major changes coming to Zillow ’s lead generating platform.
Lawsuit claims Compass defrauds agents
Housing Wire
MAY 3, 2021
Compass defrauded its real estate agents out of millions of dollars in sales commissions and broke pledges to give agents shares of stock, according to a new lawsuit that seeks class-action status. One program has agents buying stock at the “preferred” price of $154 a share.
Are homebuilders burning bridges with real estate agents?
Housing Wire
AUGUST 2, 2021
Real estate agent Alanna Strei’s client wanted to check out “Tesoro Vista Del Sur,” 134 newly built townhouses in the Ocean View Hills area of San Diego. Do you need an agent when you have 10 buyers for every home?” Agents don’t want to hear that.
3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Real estate agents are typically the individuals who provide information in the MLS. In addition to not leaving fields blank, another way agents can help appraisers to develop more supportable opinions of value is when it comes to accuracy.
Agents harness the power of social media to generate leads
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Instead, the Michigan-based eXp agent created her Facebook business page shortly after passing her licensing exam in 2011 and named it “Gogo’s Real Estate.”. “I There is no shortage of social media options and many agents, like Lee, have turned to Instagram.
First American launches digital platform for title agents
Housing Wire
AUGUST 25, 2022
Title insurance underwriter First American has launched a new digital platform for title agents, according to an announcement on Thursday. The post First American launches digital platform for title agents appeared first on HousingWire.
How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic
Housing Wire
JANUARY 21, 2022
When the restaurant Tom Hunt worked at as a server temporarily shut down during the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided it was the right time to pursue his longtime desire of becoming a real estate agent. “I’ve
Redfin’s listings to disclose agent commissions
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
The commission gobbled up by a homebuyer’s real estate agent will now be posted on Redfin’s listings. Under that deal, the MLS operator/lobbying group for real estate agents agreed that they could no longer keep Redfin and other websites from posting an agent’s commission fee.
Where real estate agents fit into Zillow’s grand vision
Housing Wire
MARCH 15, 2021
Zillow, for years, made money selling leads to real estate agents, a practice that agents like Herrera already felt ambivalent toward. The post Where real estate agents fit into Zillow’s grand vision appeared first on HousingWire.
Stellar MLS to launch new agent platform
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The nation’s third largest MLS, with over 70,000 agents in Florida and Puerto Rico, Stellar MLS announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Remine and MoxiWorks to launch a new platform for real estate professionals. Agent Florida MoxiWorks Multiple Listing Service Puerto Rico Stellar MLS
A real estate agent’s guide to long-term success
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
In today’s fast-paced market, it’s easy for real estate agents to get caught up in scoring quick wins instead of developing a long-term strategy that guarantees sustainable success. That way, real estate agents can close sales without losing any potential leads.
Feds seek to enlist real estate agents in anti-corruption push
Housing Wire
JANUARY 19, 2022
FinCEN also solicits comments on whether and how to assign a reporting requirement to any or all of the following entities: Title insurance companies, title or escrow companies, real estate agents or brokers, real estate attorneys or law firms, settlement or closing agents.”.
DropOffer wants real estate agents to go off-market
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Low inventory means fewer choices for homebuyers, but for years enterprising real estate agents have worked around tight market conditions by searching for off-market homes that fit their clients’ specifications. Housing market inventory is low right now. Historically low.
Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. First, he has his clients lender call the listing agent.
In defense of the individual real estate agent
Housing Wire
JANUARY 19, 2021
I saw a social media post recently by our local ‘mega-agent’ entitled: “Breaking News: Individual Real Estate agents added to Endangered Professions List!”. The individual agent is on life support, it exclaims. The individual agent. The mega-agent.
Redfin allows buyers to tour homes without an agent
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Direct Access allows homebuyers to self-tour vacant properties without an agent by using the Redfin app to unlock the home. The post Redfin allows buyers to tour homes without an agent appeared first on HousingWire. Homebuyers in 22 U.S.
Keller Williams-owned app Smarter Agent to shut down
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Keller Williams -owned Smarter Agent , a Philadelphia-based startup that allows agents to create their own branded apps, will be shutting down its dedicated app. Inman News first reported that Smarter Agent would be shutting down.
The activities RESPA allows real estate agents to perform
Housing Wire
MARCH 21, 2022
It also does not preclude a real estate broker or agent and a lender from collaborating on marketing activities. The post The activities RESPA allows real estate agents to perform appeared first on HousingWire.
OJO Labs rolls out agent referral network
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
OJO Labs has launched the OJO Select Network, an agent referral program that matches top performing agents with ready homebuyers or sellers based on an understanding of the agent’s skill set and the consumer’s needs. Select Network gives agents access to new leads, ready homebuyers who are kept engaged until they’re ready to work with an agent and custom consumer insights. The post OJO Labs rolls out agent referral network appeared first on HousingWire.
How is the housing market impacting real estate agents?
Housing Wire
MAY 27, 2021
A real estate agent at Compass Florida in Coconut Grove, Schechter has 12 years of experience in the real estate industry, so he’s familiar with its cyclical ups and downs. But what about real estate agents? The post How is the housing market impacting real estate agents?
Buyers Expect Agents to Use Social Media
Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 30, 2022
This information comes by way of a new survey commissioned by Coldwell Banker … The post Buyers Expect Agents to Use Social Media appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Buyers Expect Agents to Use Social Media appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
New program puts Black real estate agents at forefront
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers has announced the creation of its “Black Real Estate Agent” program to provide financial, educational, and career support for aspiring Black real estate agents.
Real estate agents hold breath on commission disclosure
Housing Wire
MAY 25, 2021
But the session did not reach a looming inflection point for real estate agents: Whether they must tell homebuyers what commission percentage they stand to make. At issue is unprecedented transparency required out of real estate agents.
Peculiar Things About Mortgage Compliance That Title Agents Must Know
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 27, 2021
Lenders tend to work indirectly trying to cure items already being addressed by the respective underwriter or title agent. The post Peculiar Things About Mortgage Compliance That Title Agents Must Know appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
eXp Realty almost doubles agent count
Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2021
the holding company for eXp Realty announced that it has exceeded 60,000 agents globally. This represents a year-over-year increase of 85% when compared to 32,403 agents in July 2020. “Obviously, domestically in the US, we’ve got a pretty good percentage of the agent base.
Three can’t-miss panels for new real estate agents at HW Annual Oct. 3-5
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Beginning a career as a real estate agent is an exciting time. That’s why new agents shouldn’t miss these three panels at HW Annual that will set you up for a long, successful career. . The post Three can’t-miss panels for new real estate agents at HW Annual Oct.
Can You Be an Appraiser and an Agent at the Same Time?
The Appraiser Coach
APRIL 27, 2021
It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent.
Why there are so few real estate agents of color
Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2021
Shawneequa Badger, leads an agent team at Corcoran Living in Oakland. Amy Kong of Trust Real Estate hosts open houses where people ask, “Where is the agent?”. These are instances of racism experienced by Hispanic, Black and Asian real estate agents.
Productivity Hacks For Real Estate Agents
McKissock
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
The post Productivity Hacks For Real Estate Agents appeared first on McKissock Learning. Real Estate Real Estate Career Real Estate Tips Running Your Real Estate Business article contributor featured organizing productivity real estate real estate agent real estate tips scheduling
Agents, Don’t Skip the Appraisal
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. The post Agents, Don’t Skip the Appraisal appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process.
In today’s hot housing market, how are real estate agents staying competitive?
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Or is being a real estate agent just a side hustle for you – something you do in your spare time? So, if you’re planning to be a real estate agent long-term, it’s probably a good idea to run your business like, well, a business, especially in today’s highly competitive housing market.
Need a real estate agent? Here’s how to pick the right one
Housing Wire
JANUARY 18, 2021
That’s what real estate agents are here for. Almost 90% of buyers recently used a real estate agent or broker to purchase their home, according to the National Association of Realtors. A real estate agent is a licensed professional who can guide you through the homebuying process.
Top five questions to ask a potential real estate agent
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
In today’s red-hot market, you need a real estate agent who can get creative, play hardball in negotiations, and help you stand out from the pack in a bidding war. And not everyone — even an agent recommended to you by a friend or loved one — is up to the task.
Compass acquisition could worry some California agents
Housing Wire
APRIL 26, 2021
Compass announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to buy San Francisco-based real estate transaction platform Glide , a deal that some California real estate agents may feel uneasy about. The post Compass acquisition could worry some California agents appeared first on HousingWire.
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