McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

The reality, however, is many agents struggle to properly set and manage the client’s expectations of how the chaos is going to work and how the process is going to play out. Managing client expectations is critical, and sadly, often overlooked as part of the agent/client relationship. As agents, we know better.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Your prospective clients need to know hat you’re a real estate agent and you’re still an active player in the field. Establishing and maintaining your visibility involves actively engaging with potential clients, networking and participating in the local real estate community. And the more potential clients will trust you.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

Stop answering clients’ concerns by saying, “Yeah, there’s really nothing on the market, I mean everything in the MLS is already pending. While that’s one method of finding a home for your would-be sellers to buy, you can’t end the conversation there and expect to do any business this year. It’s still a seller’s market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

While ChatGPT has become a go-to tool for many of us, predictive analytics tools offer a more efficient, data-driven approach to generating new client leads. If you want seller leads and already have a CRM you love, Offrs + RAIA is an excellent choice. Need more examples?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

SmartZip uses predictive analytics to pinpoint likely sellers from 6 to 18 months in advance, offering a huge advantage in today’s low inventory market. Use AI-powered lead generdation to identify high-priority sellers. Reach 150 captures your clients’ positive reviews and showcases them to your contacts across the web.

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Advertising Real Estate Tools Sellers 372

Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2022

Below, Esser answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? His articles are always my favorite. His recent article, “Purchase apps are at 2009 level: where’s the inventory?” However, it’s the sellers and buyers that we are working with whom really matter.

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Sellers Housing Market Inventory Buyers 381

McKissock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Real estate agents are commonly sued for breaching their duty to act in the best interests of their client. To protect your clients’ interests, and reduce your own risk exposure, check out our highly-rated course, Know the Code: Your Guide to the Code of Ethics. Overview of NAR Code of Ethics: Articles 1–13.

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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Snatching up first-time homebuyers is akin to striking gold — since developing a relationship with them can mean a loyal client for life. In this article, we will go over a few key marketing activities that must be operating simultaneously, with some helpful tips on how to prioritize them.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

Listings are the life-blood of all successful real estate businesses, but making the leap from working primarily with buyers to working with sellers can be a challenge for many agents early in their careers. Many nosy neighbors end up turning into sellers, and hosting open houses is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your marketing skills.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Rocket Rewards will distribute points toward financial transactions across the Rocket Platform, such as using the company’s mortgage calculator, reading educational articles or watching informative videos. For Rocket Pro TPO , its wholesale arm, home sellers or real estate agents will fund the program.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These providers offer a rapid and cost-effective means for real estate agents to gather a list of potential clients and ultimately boost sales. Market Leader’s unique approach focuses on nurturing leads for long-term client relationships, so it’s great for a solo agent who’s just starting to build their email list.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Tools Agents 364

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2023

He told the jury that sellers also benefit because it brings more foot traffic and attention to their listings. On Friday, Schulman stated that home sellers have no reason to pay buyers’ agents, whom he claimed do not provide much value. He also noted that buyers’ agents provide valuable services for sellers and buyers.

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McKissock

MAY 4, 2021

Just about every market across the United States saw a huge influx of first-time homebuyers and sellers as a result of record-low mortgage rates and the desire for more space. Help your sellers to examine the current market and understand the reasons for their home valuation. Become a CE Plus Member today !

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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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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Tools Agents 381

McKissock

MARCH 10, 2021

When a real estate client defects, it might not be something you are doing to drive away real estate clients. There could be any number of reasons why the client decides to look elsewhere. However, you must consider, at least a little, that something you did along the way caused the client to walk away.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

This week, I welcome back guest blogger, Ashley Rodriguez with bins4less , who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Join us in this article as we discuss the many different benefits of a Ventura Realtor when buying land in 2023 and why you should consider this as an option before you take the long road all by yourself.

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McKissock

JUNE 26, 2022

Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations , you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. Here are nine things your real estate clients are expecting from you as their real estate professional: 1. So, take the appropriate steps to ensure your clients don’t feel ignored.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Our way of honoring first responders is by educating our podcast listeners, readers and coaching clients in the real estate industry about how to help those who helped all of us and are still being of service every day. Submit an article to your online and offline news publications about these available programs.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2024

We have provided our network with material that help them navigate a lot of the conversations that are happening with buyers and seller. So, we’ve been heavily focused on thinking about how we can help our brokers and agents continue to increase their market share at a time when the clients and transactions just aren’t happening.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I recently read editorials and articles by such esteemed publications as The Economist , Entrepreneur Magazine , and The Wall Street Journal concerning the antitrust real estate commission lawsuits. The writer then goes on to say “agents must adapt and find new ways to provide value to their clients.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The rule change will prohibit listing brokers from paying buyer’s agents and will instead require sellers to pay them directly if they choose to pay them at all. It seems we are headed toward a future where each agent will be paid by their own client. It’s doubtful that amount will be what it is today, though.

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Real Estate Realtors Agents Buyers 398

McKissock

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Between the complexities of the real estate market and the changeable landscape of financing and property value, your clients likely have an abundance of questions regarding the sale of their home. We took a poll of some recent sellers and found the following questions to be the most frequent. Examples of costs include: Appraisal fees.

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McKissock

MAY 11, 2022

Before you log too many hours chauffeuring buyers from property to property, make sure they’re truly motivated to navigate the challenges of a hot sellers’ market —from competing with other buyers to committing to contracts that favor the seller. Here are some good indications that your clients are truly ready to buy. #1:

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McKissock

APRIL 14, 2021

How many of your real estate clients have used you before in a home sale? Unfortunately, that number is much higher than clients who actually did use the same agent again. This incredible gap is ultimately caused by lack of follow-up, not staying in touch, and poor client tracking on the part of real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” In this article, I will explain the history of AI, the projected financial impact on real estate and the cutting-edge tools available today for savvy agents. Building trust with prospects or clients takes time. Chatbots nurture leads.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2021

Trying to meet deadlines, keep my clients informed, and put out a quality product in this busy market is enough to make my head spin. I’ve been consuming more news articles, blogs, and podcasts than ever before, but there are always some questions that never seem to get answered. But what offer will the seller accept $400,000.

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Market Value Buyers Appraisal Sellers 448

McKissock

AUGUST 19, 2020

The goal is generally to garner clients that will give you repeat business—and good word of mouth. As such, the thought of ending a client relationship may seem unfathomable. However, success—for both you and your clients—depends on a solid working relationship. Reasons to end a client relationship.

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CA Realty Training

MARCH 29, 2021

It’s important to know how to set up and maintain a good foundation with your clients. Listening is fundamental in creating a good working client relationship. Many agents are not in the habit of really listening to their client. Practicing this skill of active listening will give you insight to your client’s needs.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

News just broke that private equity investor LLR Partners announced strategic investments in two mortgage technology companies — Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang ( click here for article ). With efficiency metrics and client outcomes like these it’s no surprise that the company continued to attract capital and investor interest.

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McKissock

JULY 26, 2020

The market remains strong for sellers at this time, but there are several things that you should go over with your client to prepare them and ensure that your clients are ready to market their home as effectively as possible. 3: Prepare Your Client for the “What If” Scenarios. 2: Share the Local Market Trends.

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Sellers Real Estate Agent Marketing Real Estate 52

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Another measure the housing market, is whether a Realtor had a client who had a distressed sale in the last month. In 2008, 49% of Realtors had a client with a distressed sale, today it is only 1%. Due to the consistent rise in home prices, homeowners typically do have equity in their home distressed sales are not common today.

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Realtors Housing Market Marketing Buyers 386

CA Realty Training

MAY 18, 2021

How does a real estate agent help their client buy a home? The second qualification is that it is a property that your clients might be interested in. Once you have found around 5-6 properties, it’s time to showcase them to your client. After you and your client found the perfect home, you have to make an offer on it.

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Clients Real Estate Agent Inspection Real Estate 42

Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This is the second article in a series which discusses some difficult theoretical questions with which appraisers have been confronted in a very practical way. This article will pick up where the last one left off, so you will definitely want to read Part 1 of this series before continuing.

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Sellers Appraisal Inventory Buyers 195

Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

It is usually very challenging to pinpoint exactly who did the leaking and the risk that the clients get truly upset is fairly slim.”. For your average Joe or Jane buyer, this level of privacy protection may seem a bit excessive, but Nourmand says that these types of precautions are pretty standard when dealing with high-profile clients.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2022

It is usually very challenging to pinpoint exactly who did the leaking and the risk that the clients get truly upset is fairly slim.”. For your average Joe or Jane buyer, this level of privacy protection may seem a bit excessive, but Nourmand says that these types of precautions are pretty standard when dealing with high-profile clients.

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GoForrmz

OCTOBER 26, 2022

From virtual tours to real estate apps, it now takes less time and effort to communicate between sellers and buyers. With GoFormz, you can automate manual work to be more productive, meet client expectations, and stay ahead of your competitors. Example of a DataSource table containing client information for auto-fill.

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Real Estate Contracts Clients Real Estate Agent 78