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Northpointe Bank to shutter its correspondent lending business

Housing Wire

Northpointe Bank , a regional bank headquartered in Michigan, will walk away from its correspondent lending business to focus on its retail lending, mortgage warehouse financing division and specialty loan servicing business. Production declined 25% to $5.49 billion in 2022 from the previous year’s volume of $7.29

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How the homeowner management approach builds a moat around real estate businesses

Housing Wire

Historically, though, professionals let their clients go after the transaction is complete rather than building a moat around the client that assures future transactions. The newest prop tech applications to moat the client relationship are home management tools. Offer bundled services options.

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6 Ideas to Help You Maintain a Client Relationship in Real Estate

CA Realty Training

We all know that building great relationships is beneficial. They lead to deep and meaningful connections that create better friendships, stronger family ties, and can even help in business. At its core, real estate is the business of working with people. Listening is fundamental in creating a good working client relationship.

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Strategies for securing listings in today’s housing market

Housing Wire

By embracing different opportunities, agents can expand their chances of securing more listings and growing their business. Set the appointment To make a strong first impression with potential sellers, avoid overwhelming them with too many questions upfront. Here are five strategies I consider highly valuable for securing listings.

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Real estate agents are bracing for the impact of the commission lawsuits

Housing Wire

Todd Alperin, a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group agent based in Southern New Hampshire, has had similar feedback from his clients who know about the commission lawsuits. It is definitely not business as usual,” Leigh Brown , the broker-owner of North Carolina-based One Community Real Estate , said. “We

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Four secrets to mastering client retention

Housing Wire

According to the National Association of Realtors , 67% of sellers were referred to their agent by a friend, neighbor or relative; or used their agent previously to buy or sell a home. 74% of sellers say they would use that same agent again, or recommend them to others. Start by tracking your current business.

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8 best places to buy real estate leads in 2023

Housing Wire

Market Leader’s unique approach focuses on nurturing leads for long-term client relationships, so it’s great for a solo agent who’s just starting to build their email list. The program is designed to help agents connect with buyers, improve their brand recognition and convert leads into clients.