Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

SmartZip at-a-glance SmartZip key specs SmartZip pricing SmartZip pros & cons SmartZip features Smart Data Market Pulse Smart Targeting Reach 150 Other SmartZip tools SmartZip Alternatives How SmartZip compares Who is SmartZip best for? Summary How does SmartZip work? FAQs Is SmartZip right for you? How does SmartZip work?

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McKissock

MAY 11, 2021

Technology is constantly changing the appraisal industry. Learning how to adopt—and adapt to—the new technologies can help you become more efficient and generate more income. But which tools are worth investing in? To find out, we asked real estate appraisers, “What ONE technology tool makes your life easier as an appraiser?”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Below, Banosian answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: To start off, what is your current favorite HW+ article? Specifically, I like to read the articles by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami. HousingWire: What has been the most useful tech tool for you? HousingWire: When do you feel success in your job?

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

HousingWire: As interest rates rise and borrowing becomes more expensive, how can offering reverse mortgages help lenders provide clients with a stable cash flow in an otherwise volatile market? What can lenders do to dispel this common misconception with their clients?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s evolving technological landscape, wire fraud is a pervasive risk, particularly in real estate transactions. In this article, we shed light on the nuances of these cyber threats, their real-life implications and the practical steps you can take to prevent harm to your business and your customers. What Is wire fraud?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. Powerful AI tools are already transforming residential real estate and forward-thinking agents are paying attention. However, it was deemed as too challenging technologically so it languished.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2024

We are making sure that our affiliated agents have the tools and resources to win more listings — so that is coaching program, marketing materials, tools. We are really leaning into that expertise to support our network, which has been incredibly valuable as the industry continues to evolve.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

If you’re an LO, you need to offer your clients something that fits today’s narrative — making the most of the home that you’ve got, while being on-call to help when someone needs to borrow money or move. HW: What types of technology can lenders use to improve the borrower experience? This is where Milestones fits in.

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McKissock

JUNE 17, 2022

Thanks to advances in remote appraisal technology, desktops are more convenient and reliable than ever before. Want to stay ahead of the curve with desktop appraisals and the latest technology? Below are five remote inspection tools worth looking into. Next on the list of of remote inspection tools is Anow Walkthrough.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2021

SoftPro’s business exchange tool, SoftPro360, is compatible with DataTrace, per Jim Portner, DataTrace vice president of product and strategy. Tools now exist that connect data sources, enabling title reports to be quickly delivered.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 6, 2022

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. Last month, I was on the phone with an attorney for the opposing side, trying to coordinate a time with their client to schedule the appraisal inspection of the marital home in a divorce case.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2022

Below, Ennabe answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? HousingWire: What is your most useful tech tool? The technology in my smartphone allows me to stay connected wherever I am in the world. Omar Ennabe: I enjoy reading anything Chris Clow writes.

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McKissock

AUGUST 24, 2022

There is probably some app or bit of technology that can resolve it all together—or at least make it easier to manage. When you are a busy agent who is strapped for time and maybe feeling a little overwhelmed, technology can simplify your life and help you be more productive. Imagine a problem you have in life. 10MinRealty.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Technology is an essential part of any successfully run business, which remains valid for the real estate industry. Staying on top of industry trends is especially important for agents as every intricate part of a transaction can improve using technology and software. 1: Client Relationship Management System.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Across dozens of articles, we’ve gained in-depth knowledge of real estate online post-licensing and continuing education courses, analyzing each school based on course offerings, study tools, format options and flexibility, accessibility, student support services, user reviews, and affordability.

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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 ). LLR is not a newcomer to mortgage technology or the overall fintech market. “Hey Clayton …” and a link. In 2016 LLR led a $26.5

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing technology landscape, businesses in the title insurance , mortgage and real estate industries must prioritize cybersecurity response planning and business continuity. Protecting Your Reputation: A well-prepared response plan helps you maintain customer trust and protect your brand.

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McKissock

MAY 28, 2021

When doing market analysis, once you’ve gathered the information you need from the local MLS or other sources, there are a number of technology tools that you can utilize to help you refine the data and make graphs out of it. Check out our post, “What ONE Appraisal Technology Tool Makes Your Life Easier?”

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Technology is supposed to make everything easier, and yet it is often the source of so many problems. While you can’t do your job without relying on real estate technology to some degree, you do have to be extra careful when you use it. Here are six ways technology can hurt—or even ruin—your real estate business.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You don’t have to look too far through the pages and articles of HousingWire to find a few examples of that. If you’re part of a business that has a robust compliance department that has the resources it needs and the right people in place, this article is probably not for you. Again, this takes resources (people and technology).

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Now, you’re likely asking yourself, Why am I reading about squirrels in a marketing article? 2020 was the year of delivering great value to your clients – incredible, hardly-ever-seen-in-our-lifetime value. Do your clients or prospects know what you stand for? You teach your clients how to fix their credit score?

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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 12, 2020

HousingStack is a real estate technology landscape that provides a dynamic visual that reflects the rapid changes in the sector. Then, Mary Ann Azevedo followed up with another great article on the ROI of purchased leads. If there was one important message in my last article, it’s that rapid follow-up is crucial to conversion.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

I am a huge fan of using technology when appraising properties. Enter the next new and cool tool. Before we talk about this new tool, let me share an experience I recently had. One of my bank clients ordered one of the new Desktop Appraisals that Fannie Mae is accepting. It looks pretty easy. Remember them? SOMETHING NEW.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In this article What is circle prospecting? 8 circle prospecting ideas — a deep dive 8 effective circle prospecting scripts 9 pro tips for expert-level circle prospecting 3 circle prospecting tools What is circle prospecting? There are numerous tech tools available to agents to help with prospecting.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Get his advice for using technology and specifically, social media to engage today’s digital real estate customer. By having fun with the client, you can break the tension and lower the anxiety that most buyers and sellers have. A: I’m using technology in every aspect of my business. Q: How are you using social media?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We’ve thoroughly researched countless real estate schools across the country, evaluating course features, formats, study tools, pass rates, pricing, user experience, and value for money — narrowing it down to our top four online real estate schools for 2024. Video content and excellent study tools. Available in 14 states.

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McKissock

MARCH 24, 2023

” With Fannie Mae’s recent Selling Guide Announcement (SEL-2023-02) , which allows for completion of the 1004D final inspection using virtual technology in many cases, this is a presentation you won’t want to miss. RemoteVal™ is the industry’s first appraiser-driven remote inspection tool.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In this article, we zero in on the best real estate software for 2024, helping agents stay ahead in a market brimming with potential, yet fraught with unique challenges. In this article Overview: Best Real Estate Software for 2024 PropertyBase Market Leader Wise Agent Zurple BoomTown!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

What’s the secret to nurturing leads and turning them into loyal clients? It’s a high-functioning customer relationship management (CRM) tool with robust features, integrations and automation. As your real estate business expands, nurturing your growing client base inevitably leads to a need for improved communication.

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DataMaster

MAY 17, 2023

Jared gleaned his own findings from the home-buying process, including a new approach to the initial home search, how “comparable” may not mean “competing,” and the role that appraisal technology plays as demographics change. “He’s using these tools, which, to me, was very interesting,” Jared said.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Technology is advancing at ever-increasing rates. Not only was communications greatly improved but the ability of business owners to leverage this technology to improve their businesses at a reasonable cost. The appraisal profession is one area that has benefited from advances in technology. Hardware Being Used by Appraisers.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 18, 2023

5000 for 11th year in a row As a full-service, value-based brokerage, the company’s  mission  is to guide REALTORS®, employees, and clients to their success. Lamacchia Realty fuels its rapid and continuous growth by its formula of offerings to its agents in addition to its unique selling tools for consumers, like the  Offer Now  Program.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Yet marketing and networking are super important for bringing in new clients and growing your business. For helpful tips, read this article titled “Promoting Your Appraisal Business on Social Media.” ” Obtain clients / solicit business. ” Adopt new technology. Manage client expectations.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Success depends on how well (and how quickly) you can combine your own marketing skills with the right tools and support systems out there to help you convert leads into clients. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, plenty of customizable real estate lead generation tools exist to make your life easier.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In this article, you will learn about the goals your LOS should help you reach, as well as discover three ways to tell whether the LOS you’re using today is next generation or not. You don’t get adoption with outdated tools. Enterprise edition clients have more power than they’ve ever had before.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

can be intimidating, the right study tools can make all the difference on exam day. Check out the best schools for exam prep courses with helpful study aids in our article 7 best real estate classes in Ohio for 2024. Articles sources and helpful links Ohio.gov, Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing.

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