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Optimal Blue Promotes Rick Allen to Chief Operating Officer

Appraisal Buzz

Prior to joining Optimal Blue in 2017 as vice president of business strategy, Allen built his decades of experience across both the lending and vendor sides of the housing industry. He has more than 35 years of experience in the housing industry.

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Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

Housing Wire

In addition to believing in his firm’s ability to navigate the changes, Reffkin also told investors and analysts that he believes the business practice changes outlined in NAR’s settlement agreement will have little impact on professional, full-time agents. We are not hearing from agents that any of these numbers are coming down.”

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Kristen Sieffert leads the reverse mortgage presence at The Gathering

Housing Wire

She also spoke about the unique stressors faced by seniors in retirement, the different applications of a reverse mortgage’s proceeds, and the reverse industry’s ongoing efforts to get in front of more potential clients and adjacent companies in the mortgage and real estate spaces.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

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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9 Things Clients Expect from Their Real Estate Agent

McKissock

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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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

Housing Wire

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. The days of running back to the office to write a tricky email to a client, follow up with a lead, or post on social media are long gone — and they’re never coming back.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. The advice below is from 17 Veteran industry leaders who offer tips on how to build your business when you're starting out. What is the average price of sold homes in your area?