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Real estate agents, here’s how to provide exceptional real estate service at scale

Housing Wire

One of the passions that has spanned my career in its entirety is creating exceptional experiences — for agents and their clients, our brokerage staff and anyone who interacts with our brand. At The Agency, we have a unique position as both a real estate brand and a lifestyle brand. Hint: think about technology here.)

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The 100-years-war over real estate commissions

Housing Wire

In 2002, Natalya Delcoure and Norman Miller, two real estate economists, set about to learn what fees consumers pay real estate agents in America. They were especially interested in real estate commissions. On average 6% of the proceeds from each home sale went to the participating real estate agents.

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Meet Berkshire Hathaway HomeService’s new CEO

Housing Wire

You may have never heard of Christy Budnick, but she is suddenly one of the most powerful people in residential real estate. Last week, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices , a hulking network of franchisee brokerages, named Budnick its CEO. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY.

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Have you clearly defined your brokerage’s value proposition?

Housing Wire

Some 15 years ago, real estate agents had only a few choices when deciding which real estate business model to choose. From virtual, capped models to low-fee and discount, agents can pick the company that best fits their needs. for the largest brokerage companies in the United States.

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How InstaMortgage convinced top broker shop to jump to retail

Housing Wire

Tech-fueled retail mortgage lender InstaMortgage has merged with mortgage broker shop All Cal Financial , a rare example of a top-performing brokerage switching channels. Part of the appeal for Santa Ana-based All Cal was working with an entrepreneurial lender that controls its own technology and is deeply customer focused.

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Buyside helps real estate brokers stand out from the competition by providing them with real-time data

Housing Wire

The company integrates with an existing brokerage website to provide homeowners with three valuations along with insight into the number of real estate buyer leads actively searching for a property just like theirs. By providing real estate brokers with real-time buyer data, they’re able to stand out against the competition.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Katherine Mechling

Housing Wire

I’m particularly excited to see Side’s chief broker officer, Hilary Saunders , and chief technology officer, Ed Wu, speak on a panel about how we elevate female leaders here at Side. As an industry, we keep revisiting the question of, “Will technology replace the agent?” HW Media : What is your most useful tech tool?