Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The real estate industry as agents and brokers know it has been turned upside down. It remains to be seen exactly what the guilty verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit means for agents and brokers, as the industry waits for Judge Stephen Bough’s injunction. billion in damages. (It It would swell to $5.36

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It’s a weird time to be a real estate agent , and I see it all around me here in the Denver metro. But what happens to real estate agents when the market shifts and goes down? In fact, some of the most successful real estate agents have thrived even more when times are tough. I think that’s the thing most missed with agents.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Open houses have been on the decline for decades, with the typical seller hosting only one open house event. However, data shows the current downturn could breathe new life into the practice.

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Inman

MARCH 8, 2024

Inman's review of HomeStack, a custom mobile app solution for independent real estate brokerages, top-producing teams and tech-savvy agents.

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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. Just 6% of all of the National Association of Realtors’ 1.4

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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. Hunt is just one among thousands of agents who has ventured into the field of real estate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

Whether new to the industry or a seasoned vet, it’s important to keep an open mind and innovate your strategies. By embracing different opportunities, agents can expand their chances of securing more listings and growing their business. Teamwork Joining a brokerage or team can be a game-changer for securing listings.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

With low housing inventory nationwide, agents are using innovative ways to find real estate seller leads and convert them into listings. Generate seller leads using AI Artificial Intelligence (or AI) is changing the way agents work in so many ways, and that includes how we generate seller leads. Looking for more listing leads?

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Inman

MARCH 22, 2023

On the first day of spring, agents across the U.S. who spoke to Inman saw the return of bidding wars and busy open houses, suggesting that after a slow 2022 the market is turning a corner.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Real estate agents are always looking for vetted, high-quality leads — and especially so during 2023 market conditions. These providers offer a rapid and cost-effective means for real estate agents to gather a list of potential clients and ultimately boost sales.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

According to the National Association of Realtors , 67% of sellers were referred to their agent by a friend, neighbor or relative; or used their agent previously to buy or sell a home. 74% of sellers say they would use that same agent again, or recommend them to others. It’s not a commission, it’s a brokerage.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The data are sobering: The Agent Movement Index , the number of experienced Realtors switching brokerages each month, was at its lowest level since 2016. The number of agents switching brokerages is ticking upward and markets are stabilizing across the country. If you want to learn how to recruit agents, now is the time.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As you gain experience in the industry, you learn that you might not need the comprehensive support of an in-person real estate agent. Instead, investor-friendly brokerages are a better fit for your goals. Most important is a brokerage that’s built for investment deals , not one that only works with conventional homeowners.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

In 2024, agents have two choices; learn how to run your entire business from the apps on your phone or tablet, or find a new career. It’s simple enough for most agents to learn quickly, but has enough features to keep team leaders and managing brokers happy. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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Real Estate Agents Open Houses Tools 378

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The relationship between a loan officer and a real estate agent is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle, as the two must combine forces to help borrowers achieve their goal of buying a home. By strengthening your relationships with agents you’ve worked with in the past, you can be their first choice for a referral.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Additionally, Zurple’s automated pipeline management helps identify the most promising leads, notifying agents when they become hot leads. Learn more Use this tool: Lab Coat Agents Lab Coat Agents (LCA) is a big deal in the real estate world, starting from a Facebook group and now boasting over 162,000 members. ProspectsPLUS!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

You can also opt-in to Freedom Trail’s broker recruitment program to be contacted directly by local brokerages that are hiring new agents. If your priority is landing a job as soon as you pass the exam, Freedom Trail provides access to its Massachusetts real estate job board, enabling you to get hired faster and start your new career.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Law Brokerage 364

McKissock

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

When it comes to lead generation, there are many tried and true strategies that real estate agents can implement such as cold-calling , door-knocking, and open houses. “While on floor duty at the brokerage office.” However, sometimes a lead just falls into your lap, sometimes in the most unexpected places.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The latest innovation to come out of Lamacchia Realty is the Agent Field Service program which started earlier this year and until now has remained unannounced. This new service has changed the game for its agents who, despite their best efforts, cannot be in more than one place at a time. Gerry Bourgeois. Project Manager.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Terrence Murphy From the end zone to luxury open houses, Terrence Murphy is proof that an entrepreneurial spirit is the key to success in nearly everything. Murphy is not only a legendary football player, he is also a top-producing real estate agent, investor and broker-owner. 5000 several times.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Business Investing 384

Inman

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

From client screening to cybersecurity and more, it's essential for you to take care of yourself and stay safe in today's world. Security expert Tracey Hawkins offers a range of strategies to improve your odds.

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Agents Clients Open Houses Brokerage 124

Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 18, 2023

Behind the incredible REALTORS® of Lamacchia Realty is a team of over 75 staff members that work tirelessly to support, propel, and operate the independently owned brokerage. Lamacchia Realty views its staff members in the highest regard, fostering the values the full service, value-based brokerage prides itself on.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2024

Brittany started out as an assistant at The Agency when it first opened its doors in 2011 and is now one of the firm's most rock-solid agents. She said her family's connections and her own work ethic have helped shape her career.

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Real Estate Agents Open Houses Brokerage 169

Inman

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Listings remain the name of the game, and agents who have the systems and skills in place to list properties and create client relationships will win, author and coach Darryl Davis writes.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 17, 2024

Selling a house traditionally has always been an arduous process, and right now, it’s even more turbulent. With the current NAR settlement shaking up commission processes and costs for buyers and sellers, investors have even more reason to operate without an agent holding up their processes.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Real estate farming, or geo-farming, is a lead generation strategy in which the agent focuses on a specific geographic area. The main idea is to put you, your team or brokerage in front of community members regularly, thereby establishing your brand and positioning yourself as a local expert and trusted resource.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

Below, we take a deep dive into the best real estate CRM solutions for solo agents, teams and brokerages. Whether you’re a newly licensed agent or leading a large-scale operation, these CRMs can help turn everyday challenges into opportunities for growth and success.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Tools Agents 437

Eppraisal

JANUARY 20, 2023

When real estate agents are showing prospective buyers homes, it is sometimes difficult to constantly keep an eye on those visiting. Unfortunately, in this day and age, an occasional criminal, unbeknownst to the agent or homeowner, will ask to see homes that are listed for sale for the sole purpose of stealing valuables.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

What is Dual Agency in Real Estate and Should you Avoid it Most buyers and sellers are familiar with how listing agents and buyer’s agents work which leads us to the question of what is dual agency in real estate? My first transaction as a Real Estate Agent was as a dual agent representing both the buyer and the seller.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Sellers Agents 148

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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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2020

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. Not only do loads of brokerages offer it but also many of the top MLSs as well. Specifically, I’m talking about listing agreements and sales contracts. Scott Petronis HW+ Analyst.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The CEO stressed to agents during a keynote address at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday that getting back to basics and forging sincere connections with clients would be the key to surviving and thriving in the current market.

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Clients Agents Marketing Open Houses 157

Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

In a down market disrupted by the commission lawsuits, agents and LOs are considering working in a dual capacity. As the engines of the housing and mortgage markets continue to sputter due to higher interest rates and fewer buyers, industry innovators are looking for ways to get their company’s wheels off the ground.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State. That’s a longer program than in most states.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Brokerage 385

CA Realty Training

JUNE 28, 2021

Remember that as their listing agent, it is your job to be direct. But, it’s also your job to educate your sellers with a pricing strategy as their listing agent. Other Real Estate Agents. If you are working with a brokerage, advertise there. You have to keep the communication open with you and your sellers.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

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. There are pros and cons to going the for sale by owner route, but it is strongly advised to work with a trusted real estate agent throughout the process.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Realtors Contracts 133

Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While you may not be able to eliminate title insurance costs, closing fees, and the buyer’s real estate agent commission, you can immediately reduce that 10% to 8% by managing the transaction yourself without the help of a listing agent. Listing agents typically charge 3% of the home purchase price as their commission.

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Investors Real Estate Agents Investing 36