Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. The past year has exposed a need for richer collaboration tools and better data that bring consumers, agents and loan officers together in one system to minimize work and increase transparency for everyone involved.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

Home sellers are chomping at the bit. As the economy reopens, vaccinations continue to roll out and stimulus checks reach bank accounts across America, home sellers are increasingly optimistic. Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration.

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

1 With over 12,000 Americans turning 65 every day in 2024, this burgeoning market will undoubtedly continue to bring more buyers and sellers to the table over the next decade. Recently, Interested Party Contributions (or seller concessions) have been allowed with HECM for Purchase loans.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. Garrett said aside from cash buyers, he also has clients who have money to offset any appraisal gap.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2023

Other challenges selected by mortgage professionals were relationships with real estate agents at 8.4%; competitiveness of rate sheet and underwriting problems at 5.8%; lender stability at 3.9%; competitiveness of product offerings at 1.9%. Lead generation ranked as the third biggest hurdle at 15.5%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

Roberts and thousands of other loan officers across the country continue to be hampered by a serious inventory shortage , which results in heavy competition for fewer deals. Niche loans consist of about 5% of Parkinson’s business. “It’s There are also advantages to working with buyers in a less competitive marketplace.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2021

” Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. The post Threat of climate change looms large for some home buyers appeared first on HousingWire. “I had one client in St.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2023

Brena Nath, Director of HW+ and Events When looking at the home-buying process, I’ve always found it fascinating and impressive that the title agent usually wins the buyer-driven social media post. To add to the story, the buyer usually doesn’t even pick the title agent — the seller does.

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Real Estate Agent Loan Officers Agents Sellers 381

Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2023

On Friday afternoon, my real estate agent called with good news. The agent wished me well and said that she would appreciate a review on her website. I wanted to close before May 1, so I selected a buyer who was already in underwriting. I briefly considered a “listing only” agent , but chickened out.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

Home-price growth has slowed markedly in many parts of the country, which has helped to improve buyers’ purchasing power,” Joel Kan, MBA’s vice president and deputy chief economist, said. Arias said the spring season typically would have increased inventory levels that would indicate buyers and sellers are ready to come to the table. “We

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

Most real estate agents, builders and potential customers have no idea that this financing option exists to purchase homes,” he said. Few loan officers make the purchase product a main part of their business. Real estate agents, loan officers and builders can attract customers they have never captured before.

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Loan Officers Real Estate Agent Real Estate Finance 393

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

And many buyers are waiting on the sidelines, paralyzed by low housing inventory and high rates. It essentially allows qualified buyers with a government loan to purchase a home by assuming responsibility for the sellers’ mortgage terms, including the current balance and interest rate.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. This is sick, and I want it to end,” said Sharon Aubuchon, a RE/MAX Premier Realty agent in Prairie Village, Kansas a suburb of Kansas City. “It Kansas City, Missouri.

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Housing Market Marketing Real Estate Agent Loan Officers 369

Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. The post Agents, Don’t Skip the Appraisal appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their … Read More.

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Agents Appraisal Real Estate Agent Loan Officers 195

Realtor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

“The homeowner, loan officer, and often the real estate agent work together to find better comparable market data to justify a higher valuation,” says Casey Fleming , a mortgage adviser and author of “ The Loan Guide: How to Get the Best Possible Mortgage.” . ” So keep the hope alive!

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Appraisal Sellers Real Estate Agent Valuation 193

Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

SentriLock , the home lockbox company wholly owned by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), announced Tuesday that they created a computer and smart phone platform to help real estate agents juggle their home showing appointments. Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Brokerage Realtors 404

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Stevens, President at SRE.com, about the challenges mortgage loan officers and brokers face as the market continues to shift toward purchase money business and how human-assisted eCommerce can help them win more business. HousingWire recently spoke with John G. HousingWire: Why should referrals be a key part of originators’ strategies?

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McKissock

APRIL 20, 2021

Becoming a real estate agent requires a giant leap of faith and an investment of time and money. That’s why some agents may choose to test the waters with a part-time real estate position while hanging onto a steady income from another job. Join a real estate team that can handle administrative work.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2022

.” Houses were selling at a fever pitch in a matter of days, with multiple offers, waived contingencies and buyers paying $100,000(!) The Big Chill” or “Frozen,” says Green, principal at real estate law firm Polunsky Beitel Green. over asking price. High octane stuff. But the housing market in the second half of 2022?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Putting a home on the market on a Friday or Saturday is risky, since potential buyers may have already filled their weekend with other home tours, said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. “And listing on a Sunday or Monday means buyers may lose interest before the following weekend,” Fairweather said.

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Sellers Buyers Real Estate Agent Real Estate 404

Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

. “The pandemic has catalyzed purchases by millennial first-time buyers, many of whom can now work from anywhere.” ” Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process.

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Housing Market Marketing Real Estate Technology 545

PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2021

Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. The seven-year-old Offerpad – founded by the company’s present CEO Brian Bair – describes itself as a lean operation looking to accelerate growth.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Loan Officers Technology 424

Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

“According to NAR over 69% of buyers have a home to sell, so really homeowners represent the earliest buyer. Buyside helps real estate agents and loan officers engage homeowners with not just home value tools but also branded wealth optimization tips on their home’s equity so homeowners can now truly view their home as an asset.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process.

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Real Estate Agent Home Value Real Estate Loan Officers 391

Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

Achieving success as a real estate agent requires more than simply understanding the mechanics of the job. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Another hat to place on your head?

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 17, 2021

Between 2002-2005 in many markets, the real estate market was scorching, much like it is today. Prices were escalating quickly, and buyers were purchasing in a frenzy for fear of being left behind and not being able to get their foot on the property ladder. This is no different than ignoring declining trends.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2023

The combination of an economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates and persisting affordability challenges will further reduce purchase demand, which keeps Monson and thousands of loan officers up at night. The pendulum hasn’t swung back to where buyers are asking 10, 15, 20% lower than what listings are for.”

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Loan Officers Inventory Real Estate Agent Buyers 382

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

“This is an absolute must, especially in the market right now as it gives the lender an opportunity to fill the listing agent in on the buyer’s background and how the VA loan process works,” Pascoe explained. There remains a belief among listing agents and their clients that the VA appraisal and closing process will be a hassle.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 16, 2023

And while there are ways to lower those costs , navigating the home loan process is extremely complicated—particularly for first-time homebuyers. for first-time buyers is $12,274 (around 6%), in addition to $1,983 in closing costs. “Many listing agents are requiring that, no matter the price range. .

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers from each city share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Last spring was completely insane,” said Sarah Goodyear, an agent on the local Coldwell Banker-based Choice Team. “We Rapid City, South Dakota. according to Redfin.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

Vishal Garg and his dolphins (google it) aim to “radically overhaul the analog mortgage process, which still involves commissioned loan officers, 2,000 pages of paperwork and manual intervention at every step.”. Real estate is a $206 billion industry, according to IBISWorld. And, why not? However, it didn’t work.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

As the engines of the housing and mortgage markets continue to sputter due to higher interest rates and fewer buyers, industry innovators are looking for ways to get their company’s wheels off the ground. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%.

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Real Estate Agent Loan Officers Real Estate Agents 453

McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

A skilled real estate agent can play a major role in guiding these fledgling property owners through the maze that is a real estate transaction. Schaechterle suggests that part of developing trust is by setting up clear expectations for a new home buyer. How far will their budget truly go? Answer Questions.

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Kairos Appraisal Services

JANUARY 9, 2023

Whether you are a seller, a buyer, a real estate agent, or a loan officer, using accurate property comps is essential for determining a listing price, financing for a mortgage loan, and assessing how much equity is in the… The post How to Get Accurate Property Comps appeared first on Kairos.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2021

Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. .” Fairway, which did about $3.5 “It’s not true.

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