Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

But as much as it’s already a core tenet of real estate, collaboration currently presents a unique new opportunity for real estate agents to evolve the way they work with their buyers and sellers. It’s time that tech providers took a page from the book of the people they serve. We’re taking that page.

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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

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. Regular communication keeps you top-of-mind when clients are ready to make a move. Of course, you can’t do everything — but consistency is important.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2023

Adjusted revenue exceeded the top end of our guidance, driven by healthy client demand and strong execution,” Jay Farner, CEO of Rocket Companies, said in a statement. “We now have multiple ways to acquire and engage our clients,” Brian Brown, CFO of Rocket Companies, told analysts. Rocket reported $8.1 Rocket has 2.5

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In April, Ocwen announced it acquired the entire $14 billion book of mortgage servicing rights of Texas Capital Bank through its subsidiary PHH Mortgage. In total, the deal added 200 new correspondent sellers and 60,000 loans to PHH’s business. The post Ocwen delivers a $21.5M profit in Q3 appeared first on HousingWire.

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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. Real estate risk management is an important concern for agents.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

And that’s how Saller’s clients — siblings in their early 20s — can close on a $335,000, three-bedroom condominium in Jackson, New Jersey, early in March. The DPA share in FHA’s total book of business, including refinances, was 27% as of October 2023.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

The LO in the Portland, Oregon area said she’s trying to get creative to help clients, pursuing 3/2/1 and 2/1 mortgage rate buydowns. But with all of the volatility it’s been a struggle to get sellers to give the kind of credits we need for those programs. That’s tough to compete against.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2023

Absent hard proof, that potential move by the lender is still in the arena of rumor at this point, but perceptions do affect buyer and seller choices in the market. Fueling the rumor in this case is Wells Fargo’s recently announced plans to reduce its MSR portfolio, valued on its books at $9.3 billion as of the end of 2022, U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Sellers usually have an efficient sales force but can’t afford the back-office operations. Planet’s transaction with Homepoint, however, doubled its client base in the correspondent space. We had about 400 sellers on our own. Then, the net new sellers that came on with Homepoint was about 400 more.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2022

When they said they were starting exams again, I hopped on it and managed to book a slot for two weeks after they opened up,” Hunt said. “I These rookies were thrust into the most extreme seller’s markets in history, where they had to learn on the fly how to write an offer, pitch a potential seller, and generate leads.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2021

Texas Capital Bank is selling its entire $14 billion book of mortgage servicing rights to PHH Mortgage , a subsidiary of Ocwen Financial Corp , for a “modest profit.” Texas Capital’s correspondent lending business originated approximately $2.4

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2021

Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors. “I had one client in St. Presented by: Propertybase. She relocated to New York.”

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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. From ordering food to booking a ride, we can do just about anything at our fingertips.

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Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2023

The Detroit, Michigan-based lender sold about $20 billion in MSRs to JPMorgan Chase in April, following a decline in its servicing book in the first quarter of 2023. “We look at what we call the lifetime value of the client. The transaction will ultimately result in the seller shutting down operations.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

I started three years ago when I started in real estate and my goal was to build a brand to help connect with new clients and to make sure past clients remember me. I want my clients to see me as a real person. Building a book of business one ‘like’ at a time. A personality for every platform.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2022

But I am really great with crowds and with the pandemic I was looking for a way to stay in touch with my clients, so I decided to start filming some shows and posting them on social media and YouTube. So, for us this means making sure that the closing set up is elegant and that the homebuyers and sellers feel relaxed and a little spoiled.

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McKissock

MARCH 28, 2023

” “Since the onset of the pandemic, the Desktop Appraisal has dominated my work base, and the clients I’ve seen in waves are primarily trust attorneys who have high-wealth clients looking to either gift their assets or estimate their real estate for estate tax purposes. We do that. .”

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Why you need this book Have you ever had to appraise a home with “no comps”? A home modified for handicapped access?

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

It begins with the listing agent’s communication skills and accessibility to the seller. You need to initially set the rules for when your buyer can call (not too early or late) and identify the best means of communication for each client (phone, text, email, etc.). Types of communication problems.

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Magnusson Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Book an appointment with us today for complimentary appraisals, consignment and sales opportunities. BOOK APPOINTMENT. With potential increases in capital gains taxes looming, 2021 has been a great time for sellers to cash in. If you’re not using or enjoying it, it’s time for it to find its next appreciative home.

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Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Books have been written about it, master classes offered and expressions like “he could sell ice to an Eskimo” coined. Home buyers and home sellers dabble in the “persuasion” arena during the purchase process as they roll through the deal. Their responsibility is to their client and with transactions or refinances, that is the lender.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Buyer and seller-specific landing pages: You’ll want a site that offers visitor-specific content pages. For example, buyers will want to browse listings while home sellers visiting your site will appreciate your free home valuations. The goal: to stay in touch with any and all visitors to your website.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Clients demand instant gratification because of real estate technology. Potential clients can find properties and then reach out to you literally with the push of a button. With so many online real estate portals beckoning potential clients, pictures are everything. Bad photos can hurt your real estate business.

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McKissock

AUGUST 5, 2020

The buyer after closing complained to the Board of Realtors® that the seller failed to disclose he was a real estate broker in his sign and negotiations. Earlier this year, a FSBO seller posted on Zillow’s forum, “REALTOR® says she will not bring clients to my FSBO,” which got 22 comments. However, in-person visits are legal.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 19, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Carol brings a wealth of knowledge and a sizable book of business with her to the company. While Carol values the expertise she gained in that role, she is happiest when she can direct her focus to her clients to help them achieve their goals. Carol McDonald Macri.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here, we summarize the real estate software programs that help you capture leads, organize data and connect with clients more effectively — in a year that promises to be anything but typical. This combination is highly effective for agents needing to keep track of the latest MLS listings and manage client relationships efficiently.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The obligation to the client isn’t met. A commercial appraisal review report must: identify the client and intended users; explain why the property appraisal is being reviewed; plainly describe any assumptions about the assignment; state the use of the property appraisal review; communicate the research and analysis performed; and.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Just announced as well, Lamacchia Realty now offers consulting services for clients looking to relocate Florida ! To do this, you’ll want to book travel arrangements early: flights, cross-country drives, trains, pet travel arrangements, etc. Seller Resources. Do you want to live closer to the ocean or the mountains? Read More ».

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 21, 2022

“BUY SELL JOIN®” speaks to the company’s mission ; guiding buyers, sellers, and REALTORS® alike to their success. is to guide REALTORS®, employees, and clients to their success. Lamacchia Companies continue to accumulate more and more intellectual property from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Lamacchia Realty’s? training ,?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

One of the best books I’ve read on business was Lean Startup by Eric Riese. Now we’re leveraging AI to understand in advance of a client contacting us how to recognize the right candidate for them. Ultimately, we’re using data to know 30-60-90 days before we get a phone call from a seller or agent that a call is coming.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 20, 2021

Gone are the days of buyers and sellers walking into a real estate office to pore over books filled with the latest MLS listings, review typed contracts in triplicate and take in the smell of singed facsimile paper in the air. Save the receipts, complete some paperwork with your broker, and sellers simply repay the costs to John L.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Living on commissions often means getting paid more for convincing a buyer to increase their acceptable price range or coaxing a seller to hold out for a more lucrative deal. Alipour recalled one quarter last year where she wrote 21 offers on behalf of clients. One was accepted.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 26, 2022

Most sellers do it when there is a high demand, during the spring or summer months. Conveniently for the sellers, there are not too many homes on the market from November to February. One of the advantages of selling your South Florida home in winter is its desirability all year round, which is great for sellers. Read More ».

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2021

But that doesn’t seem to be stopping clients. Many contractors are still seeing high levels of demand and are completely booked out for the next few months. Seller Resources. What You Can Do. Purchasing a Home That Requires Renovations and Repairs. February 4, 2021. Read More ». April 8, 2021. Read More ».

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

It also helps new agents understand the real estate digital tools available to them, how to build a Web presence, and the various ways to share their information both organically and socially, to generate online interest and potentially bring in new clients and referral partners too. I knew if I was that way, other people were as well.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That challenge is compounded by the low level of new-loan production now being booked at much higher coupons in the 6% to 7% range. Literally, every other week we have different clients come to us and say, ‘What has happened in my portfolio [because it’s losing value]?’” They’re net sellers of MSRs to the market. “So,

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