Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Technology is at the core of everyday real estate operations. Real estate professionals handle a plethora of personal data from buyers and sellers, making them enticing targets for cyber threats. Tools to enhance data security Leveraging specialized tools can significantly enhance cybersecurity efforts.

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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. To help you snag more listings, we updated our list of proven strategies to win more real estate seller leads in 2024. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Real estate platform Livian has recently acquired four additional teams to bolster its roster to a total of 61 teams. Livian now has teams in 27 states, amounting to more than 475 agents nationwide. The four most recent recruits to the company are Livian The Houk Group , led by Tim Houk; Livian Estates , led by J.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Generative artificial intellegence, such as ChatGPT, is changing everything—a statement that comes as little surprise to anyone these days, and least of all to the many real estate agents whose markets are being saturated by artificial intelligence (AI)-empowered buyers. That means that agents need to become smarter, too.

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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. Brokers who rode the proverbial wave of real estate during the pandemic and have now had to reroute or pivot to figure out how to navigate a market that was once boasting the lowest rates in decades are disoriented.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

(Photo Credit: AJ Canaria) In the real estate industry, the use of generative artificial intelligence has grown beyond just the composition of marketing copy, leading some to question other potential applications. Lickstein helped craft an AI-powered tool designed to educate brokers and is currently developing a compliance framework.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the ever-competitive real estate market, creating a consistent flow of real estate buyer leads is strategy for success. Extending a broad (but strategic) net is part of knowing how to generate buyer leads in real estate. Of course, you can’t do everything — but consistency is important.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I am a big believer in developing a brand for your real estate business from Day One. The power of branding in real estate In the real estate world, there’s a prevailing belief that “You are the brand” as an agent. It could apply to the real estate industry, mortgage, or design.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Sure, your real estate landing pages look great — but do they convert? A good real estate website includes more than just drool-worthy images of homes priced to sell. Remember — your prospective clients are glancing through dozens of agents’ websites.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

You might have heard about AI in sci-fi movies or tech conferences, but do you know that it’s a game-changer for real estate agents too? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is your secret sauce to becoming the ultimate authority in the real estate world. That’s right! So, what are you waiting for?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As the real estate market continues to grapple with high interest rates and low inventory, agents entering the market are looking for affordable client relationship management (CRM) tools that offer a cost-effective means to automate and manage client interactions.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Real estate media just got funnier as Actually Agents will join The Broke Agent within BAM , a real estate media company. Simon , creator of The Broke Agent and co-founder of BAM, stated, “This is a huge day for BAM. Collaboration over competition.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2024

Expectations for real estate professionals are higher than ever—along with mortgage interest rates , the length of time that listings spend on the market, and the percentage of listings off-market. We believe that real estate doesn’t need more software—it needs better software.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Every 12 years, a cosmic thing happens, and agents in all 50 states come due for their real estate continuing education (CE) and licensing renewal. Maintaining your real estate license means taking continuing education courses to fulfill your state licensing board’s requirements, and doing so before your license expires.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has been sending shockwaves across nearly every industry, and real estate is no exception. Those unwilling to embrace and adopt these cutting-edge tools will likely be left behind. Automating client engagement Lead engagement is another crucial element of any real estate business.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. 1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently.

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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

APRIL 25, 2024

Real estate technology company reAlpha Tech Corp. launched Claire, a generative artificial intelligence -powered, zero-commission buyers’ agent chatbot, the company announced on Wednesday. The tool helps match buyers with the ideal property while providing insights into market trends and property values.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

Success in the real estate industry hinges not just on what you know, but who you know. For real estate professionals , turning networking into a regular practice is key to long-term success. Cultivate genuine relationships Another crucial aspect of networking in real estate lies in forging genuine connections.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Anywhere Real Estate partnered with agent-client collaboration platform RealScout to allow the company’s affiliated real estate agents and franchise owners “to engage, nurture, and convert clients at each stage of the real estate journey,” according to an announcement on Friday.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Check out these nine downloadable real estate prospecting letter templates to help you make an impression in your neighborhood or zip code. My name is (your name), and I’m a licensed real estate professional with (your brokerage). Access to a hyper-local agent is more important now than ever.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Redfin launched Redfin Redesign, an AI-powered tool for home photos, the company announced on Thursday. This tool uses technology from Roomvo , a home design visualization platform. The tool empowers prospective homebuyers to imagine the potential of a home while playing with different design styles. “It’s

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2024

Redfin is expanding its Redfin Next agent payment plan into 25 new markets starting in August 2024. Agents on the Redfin Next payment plan are W-2 employees who receive benefits, including health care, 401(k) matches, mileage, dues, technology tools and team support. Louis; and Virginia.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

On Thursday, the Anywhere brand announced that Northern California firm Vista Real Estate had joined the Sotheby’s network. The new affiliate currently has 36 agents who serve clients in Shasta County, Siskiyou County, Trinity County and Tehama County. This marks Sotheby’s 111th office in California.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Nothing sets you up for success like learning the habits and best practices of more experienced agents, brokers and other housing professionals. Here’s a look at 11 real estate conferences and events that should be on your radar this year. What we love: We are biased but The Gathering pulls from a wide net. Link to register 2.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

CoreLogic announced on Thursday the launch of “ScanToSketch,” an augmented reality (AR)-based property measuring and sketching tool to create home appraisal reports. Developed using CoreLogic’s appraisal software brand “a la mode,” the tool has been used to complete roughly 20,000 property sketches.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If you’re returning to the classroom to launch a new career, this guide will help you find the best online real estate school and program for your learning style, budget, schedule, and career goals. Video content and excellent study tools. Available in 14 states. Easy access to instructors to ask for help.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Are you interested in pursuing or advancing a real estate career? If you’re new to real estate, you must complete a state-approved course and pass your state’s licensing exam. Aceable Agent is an online real estate school that offers self-paced real estate courses designed for mobile app and web.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A friend of mine is a successful real estate professional in a competitive market. We often discuss changing housing market conditions, and the pressure real estate agents are under to stay relevant in the wake of increased competition. He built his business on an existing strong sphere. Can you replicate it?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Referral business is crucial to your bottom line as an agent. That’s where real estate testimonials come into play. According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), 89% of buyers would recommend their real estate agent to others.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

When we contemplate the potential of AI and Web3 technologies in real estate , it goes beyond simply revolutionizing how consumers search for homes and take ownership of assets. The stakes in real estate are higher, and the cost of making a mistake is substantial.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2024

Agents are the lifeblood of real estate brokerages. Recruiting and retaining high-performing agents remains a critical challenge for brokerages, especially in the environment created by the National Association of Realtors ’ recent $418 million settlement in a litany of agent commission lawsuits.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ready to launch your real estate career in Utah? You’ll need to complete a 120-hour approved course and sit the state licensing exam to become a real estate agent in Utah. Choosing right school and program will help you ace the Utah real estate exam and provide the foundation for success in your new career.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2024

In the highly competitive world of real estate , it’s no different. In real estate , personalization often involves finding a niche, which allows agencies to offer highly specialized expertise and services. If you do have a specific niche as an agent, your marketing efforts should reflect that.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

CubiCasa , a Finland-based proptech company, partnered with OneKey MLS – a major mortgage licensing system (MLS) serving the New York Metropolitan area – to provide user-friendly floor plan creation tools. Equipping our members with easy-to-use floor plan creation tools will enhance the services they offer to both homebuyers and sellers.

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