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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

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My name is (your name), and I’m a licensed real estate professional with (your brokerage). For letters, use the template below: Dear (first name), I’m (your name), a real estate professional with (brokerage). Dear (first name), I’m (your name), a local real estate professional with (brokerage). Great news!

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DataDigest: The pandemic housing frenzy never went away in these markets

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You may have heard the good news: In recent weeks, several mortgage and real estate brokerage execs have exclaimed that we may have already reached the bottom of the market. For prospective home buyers and sellers, that could mean a gradual decline in mortgage rates , which would unlock inventory and—dare I say—sales activity.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

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Getting referrals and cozying up to the sell side Mike Kortas, CEO at NEXA Mortgage , sent a clear message to the over 2,300 mortgage LOs at his mortgage brokerage: “Keep your eyes open, keep your ears open, listen for opportunities that are going to present themselves, and be ready to assist more buyers.

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Our 19-point house-hunting checklist for real estate agents & their clients

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We can help them avoid common pitfalls and navigate the inventory to make the best decision for their unique needs and financial goals. We’ve compiled this house-hunting checklist you can review with your buyer clients to help them better understand the home-buying process. Visit open houses.

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The ultimate guide to real estate lead generation ideas for  2023

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and dwindling inventory in most states, today’s brokers must get creative to keep a fresh pipeline of homebuyers coming through the door. Share community news, events, yard sales and, of course, any Open Houses hosted by you, your team or brokerage. To maximize their potential, develop a well-thought-out strategy.

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9 innovative strategies to get more real estate seller leads in 2024

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With low housing inventory nationwide, agents are using innovative ways to find real estate seller leads and convert them into listings. I’ve been building my social media presence consistently for about three years now and am finally at the point where people recognize me in my neighborhood, at open houses, and at Realtor® events.

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The housing market faced uncertainty in March, but now ‘it’s a circus’

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Across the different markets, the agents consistently reported bidding wars amid heightened demand for single-family homes, low inventory and an increase of buyers fleeing big cities. Lovern was actually on maternity leave at that time when open houses and contracts were paused. “In Once COVID-19 caused much of the U.S.