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

Housing Wire

In down markets, the best agents and the best brokerages gain market share,” Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, told investors and analysts during his firms first-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday evening. “We Second, buyer agreements are not new. Compass has the best value proposition for buyers of any brokerage firm,” Reffkin said.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

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). Great news! It was listed at (list price) and sold well above the asking price. Your neighborhood is hot!

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Requirements to get your real estate license in Texas Getting your real estate license in Texas comes down to fulfilling your qualifying education requirement, applying for your license, getting your background check, taking and passing the exam, and finding a sponsoring brokerage.

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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

Housing Wire

The app’s bulk messaging and emailing feature is perfect for blasting out hot new listings and price drops as soon as they come in. Or better yet, do what I just did and ask it how you should pivot your business to stay competitive after the NAR lawsuits!

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Here’s the key to being an empowered real estate professional in 2022

Housing Wire

Studying listing information for the current year and comparing with past years?—?list?prices,?new new listings, sold listings, days on market, off-market listings?—?will Your agents are trained on market activity and are seen as trusted sources. . will help you?identify?the establishing?yourself

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8 top real estate lead generation companies for 2024

Housing Wire

Once a lead is input into its CRM, Zurple sparks conversations via text or email with your leads from all sources, and alerts them to new listings in their area of interest. housing industry.

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Home Listing Tips that Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know

CA Realty Training

Don’t forget to spread the good news about your new listing. Generally, you can advertise your listing through four avenues. . You can passively tap your sphere of influence for leads by talking about your new listing. If you are working with a brokerage, advertise there.