Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

This piece will explore some of the key domains where AI is having the greatest impact for real estate agents, brokers and the innovative companies leading the charge. Scaling lead generation with AI In the fast-paced and competitive market we’re experiencing today, effective lead generation can be the make or break of a brokerage.

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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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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

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

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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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Real estate investors operate differently than conventional buyers and sellers, especially to get the 26.9% 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.

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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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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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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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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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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. The first is listing tools – the products designed for you to convert potential sellers into listing contracts. Not only do loads of brokerages offer it but also many of the top MLSs as well.

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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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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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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

How to Sell a House By Owner (FSBO) Before selling your home for sale by owner, it's important to understand the pros and cons, what's involved, and what to expect throughout the process. This is buyers, let's take a look at sellers: In order to understand the pros and cons of selling by owner let's start with a quick story.

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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

The best real estate CRM solution is the one that will manage your client interactions, increase the number of touchpoints with each client, and convert leads seamlessly into buyers and sellers. Below, we take a deep dive into the best real estate CRM solutions for solo agents, teams and brokerages.

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CA Realty Training

JUNE 28, 2021

The first thing you have to do is to sit down and talk with your sellers. Explain to your sellers how their property should be presentable for their prospects. . The Interior of the House. Remember that as their listing agent, it is your job to be direct. Sellers can have unrealistic expectations. Tip #1: Prepare.

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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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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

In one moment, you may be a content creator, and in the next, a customer service agent, administrative assistant, marketing strategist, copywriter and editor — all in one. 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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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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Listing Spark

JULY 21, 2023

Some prospective house flippers look at the numbers and all the steps of buying, repairing, and selling a flip, and they consider what certifications or licenses they can get to streamline the process. When you hire a listing agent as a home seller, they create the listing on the MLS.

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While you were pulling your hair out trying to come up with the perfect post idea, other agents in your farm area just…did it. That’s a lot of pressure for one phone call and where most new real estate agents fail. Why do stories work so well for generating leads on social media? Guess what?

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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. Increasingly, real estate agents understand the significance of optimizing their online presence to attract leads.

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Houston Properties

JUNE 11, 2020

We have an innovative listing marketing platform that is more effective and efficient than your average Houston agent. Houston Home Seller Resources. Full Houston Home Seller Guide. Put Your Home In Front With Our Open House Program. 9 Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Houston Home. Get PDF Now.

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CA Realty Training

MARCH 8, 2021

Agency in real estate refers to who an agent represents in a transaction. That means the agent is either representing the buyer or the seller. In a dual agency, the real estate agent has an opportunity to represent both sides of the transaction. You then get an opening to represent the buyer.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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. Summary Market Leader Agent Image LabCoat Agents Coffee & Contracts Luxury Presence RealGeeks iNCOM ProspectsPLUS!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Real estate agents in New York City — and across the country — are cheering for Florance. StreetEasy has been biting the hand that feeds it for too long,” said Frederick Peters, CEO of New York City brokerage Warburg Realty. CoStar is a great, agent-centric alternative.”. “I CoStar tracked office space, first in D.C.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From upgrading your real estate website with eye-catching and functional marketing tools, to harnessing AI and a few other unconventional tactics, this guide explains the best lead generation ideas for real estate agents. Advertising on Zillow can put your website in front of millions of potential buyers and sellers.

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 15, 2024

Many real estate investors who don’t want to pay an agent to represent them deal with even more issues, ranging from lack of access to industry resources to paying for services they don’t really need. The role a brokerage plays in the process of buying and selling real estate winds through most of these challenges.

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Another tactic is to assess how much value your brokerage is bringing to the table and what another brokerage can do better. Online brokerages can give you faster services, access to more data, and greater control over the sales process: advantages that tie directly into real estate property investment success.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

What does a traditional agent charge in Dallas-Fort Worth? To avoid overpaying when looking for discount or flat-fee realtors in Dallas, it is important to understand the going rate for a traditional agent. Traditional real estate brokerages in Dallas typically charge 6% commissions, this is 6% of the final sales price of the home.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

What does a traditional agent charge in San Antonio, TX? To avoid overpaying when looking for discount or flat-fee realtors in San Antonio, it is important to understand the going rate for a traditional agent. Here is a list of the most important components an agent or Flat Fee MLS service should be offering you. MLS Listing.

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