McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

Dale Schaechterle, the founding partner and CEO at Realty Executives Integrity , shares with Forbes that the services of a good real estate agent are essential for a first-time home buyer given the complicated network of mortgage rates and tax laws that they will have to navigate. How far will their budget truly go? Answer Questions.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

With an increasingly competitive market for buyers, many homebuyers have taken new steps to secure a successful offer. In some cases, this meant that interior inspections and appraisals relied on pictures and details from the homeowner or realtors involved in the sale rather than direct viewing.

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PennyMac

MARCH 4, 2024

When you work with a lender that provides this, you’re doing much of the legwork involved in obtaining a mortgage contract without actually finalizing it. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your borrowing limit and be able to show realtors and sellers that you’re serious about purchasing.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2023

The lender runs its business based on a “no-loan-officer” model in which all of its 45 employees are licensed and delegated to a specific role in closing a loan. Back in the 2007-2009 meltdown, we had loan officers with us at that time. I thought it was sparse.

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McKissock

APRIL 20, 2021

You should align with a broker for the office essentials and should operate like a full-time professional with clear expectations about your earning potential, said Valorie Easter , a Realtor in Charlottesville, Virginia. Receive basic training in contracts and how to price properties using comparative marketing analysis.

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Many of them have had great training and even specialized experience working for seasoned Realtors®. She encourages buyers to make sure that the agent they choose has the necessary experience to guide them through anything they may encounter. What percentage of your clients are buyers? How many are sellers?

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Cornerstone

JULY 1, 2021

Here’s an overview of why selling your house now may be optimal: Because inventory is so tight and demand is so high, buyers are competing for limited listings as homes fly off the market. Having such a shortage of homes has made the housing market even more competitive for prospective buyers, creating a strong seller’s market.

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Cornerstone

MAY 4, 2021

If you’re considering selling, your first step might be to begin looking into which remodeling projects may make your home more attractive to buyers. But before you sign any contracts, keep in mind that there’s something unique going on in today’s housing market. There aren’t enough houses to meet buyer demand.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

Yes, you should certainly be able to post an impressive listing and understand the ins and outs of closing, but helping buyers and sellers means cultivating a diverse set of skills to navigate a complex and ever-changing real estate market. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Another hat to place on your head?

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JANUARY 24, 2020

If you ever experience this from an agent, feel free to call the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors and report an ethics violation by clicking here. If you ever experience this from a loan officer, feel free to report this behavior to the CFPB here. They always come in at exactly the contract price.

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PennyMac

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many potential homebuyers and investors overlook bank-owned properties, but for buyers who take the time to understand the REO process, these homes can be a significant opportunity. Step 3: Find a Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Who Knows REO Homes. Depending on the lender, you may need to submit special contract forms or paperwork.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2023

“In order to achieve a soft landing, economic growth will have to slow to a rate that is below trend for some time in order for the unemployment rate to rise sufficiently to cause wage growth to slow consistent with a 2% inflation target over the long term, but not so slow that the economy falls into a contraction,” the ESR group said.

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PennyMac

APRIL 2, 2020

Plus, some sellers will only consider offers from buyers who are pre-approved, so it’s best to set yourself up for success with this easy move. The help and guidance provided by a real estate agent or REALTOR ® can be priceless, particularly for first-time homebuyers or those searching in an unfamiliar area.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We did a study with T360 recently, just looking at the agent experience and we came back with about 20 different point solutions that an agent has to use just to perform their duties in representing a buyer or seller of a home. And, frankly, give them more time in the day to spend with their buyer or seller. But it’s weird.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Appraisers are being told by their AMC clients and loan officers to appraise these as residential properties. However, some experts, including Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors, anticipate a drop to about 6% by next spring, influenced by economic factors and the Federal Reserve’s decisions.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

Ignoring market conditions adjustments makes us look incompetent to buyers, sellers, lenders, Realtors, and the general public. The small rate declines expected will aid affordability to a minor degree after the surge in housing costs for buyers in 2022–2023. from 0.41 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent LTV loans.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 12, 2023

Unlicensed Data Collectors By Jonathan Miller (13-minute video) Here’s a great take on the difference between Certified Appraisers vs. Unlicensed Data Collectors by Leigh Brown, President of the NC Association of REALTORS. Most buyers were tech people from the Bay Area. Very tough market now with many layoffs. percent from 6.50

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” Jeff’s Real Estate Joke of the Pod gives us a buyer’s-eye view of today’s real estate market. And then he actually gets a voicemail from a potential buyer asking him to call him back. And the buyers like, “I would like to buy this house full asking price.” The buyer is like, “yeah.

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