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DataDigest: Mortgage pros when the tide goes out

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One consequence of mortgage lenders – and LOs, for that matter – being on the ropes is the lack of investment back into their business. Other responses included cutting down excessive incentives, business trips, open houses and sponsorships. Mortgage is famously an unforgiving, low-margin business.

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14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers are looking for

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Baby boomers and millennials have dominated the home-buying conversation in recent decades, but a new generation of homeowners is browsing online listings, heading to open houses and planning their home-buying budget. Smart home technology is not optional Gen Z marks the first generation of true digital natives.

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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

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In 2024, agents have two choices; learn how to run your entire business from the apps on your phone or tablet, or find a new career. These tools can help you cut your speed to lead time in half, market your business, generate and nurture leads, and even leverage bleeding-edge AI tools to 10x your productivity.

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Strategies for securing listings in today’s housing market

Housing Wire

Whether new to the industry or a seasoned vet, it’s important to keep an open mind and innovate your strategies. By embracing different opportunities, agents can expand their chances of securing more listings and growing their business. This not only strengthens your network but also leads to more business opportunities.

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RealReports partners with New England-based MLS

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“Our alliance with RealReports provides a clear differentiator for our member agents as they work with clients, equipping them with crucial property intelligence and a next-gen AI tool to remain competitive and grow their business.”

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Real estate agents can host virtual home tours with this new solution

Housing Wire

On Wednesday, real estate tech company Zigzy launched beta testing of Townify, a solution that enables real estate agents to host virtual open houses , which has become a necessity in a time when we are told to remain socially distant, the company said in a release. Additionally, 75% of U.S.

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16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

Housing Wire

There are numerous methods an agent can use to prospect, some traditional and others that leverage technology. Through consistent and strategic prospecting, agents can create a steady flow of leads, ensuring continuous business opportunities. It could be next week, it could be next year. In this article What is real estate prospecting?