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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule. You should be finding buyers before real estate agents anyway.”

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

Access to a hyper-local agent is more important now than ever. You can absolutely send this type of mailer to homeowners around a recently sold property that someone else sold — but make sure you adjust the language and ensure it’s clear you were not the listing agent. I recommend getting permission from the listing agent first.

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Four ways real estate agents and brokers can leverage artificial intelligence

Housing Wire

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. Their all-in-one platform allows agents to send out mailers to leads at scale, with personalized copy developed by AI and hand-written notes produced by robots.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Work with a real estate professional with MLS access In non-disclosure states, the role of real estate agents becomes even more crucial. Experienced agents have access to databases, networks, and resources that can help buyers gather information about recent sales in the area.

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Brokerage uses VR to get consumers inside houses that haven’t been built yet

Housing Wire

PROJETO specifically is for homes that have not been built yet, these are homes that are still in development and that is something that when we did all of our research and looked around, no one else is doing it the way we’re doing it in the country,” Principal Broker and CEO of Urban District Realty Ryan Fiero told HousingWire.

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CubiCasa Launches New Features for its Property Data Mapping  

Appraisal Buzz

Additionally, it serves as a printable resource for open houses, enriching the buyer’s and seller’s experience with valuable insights into the property. In developing these new products, we wanted to make it easier than ever for users to deliver more value to their clients.

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Four secrets to mastering client retention

Housing Wire

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. Develop a methodology to keep and nurture clients.

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