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Let’s stay together: Why buyer love letters deserve a second chance

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It's time to question unfounded legal warnings and negative scenarios that don't make sense so that we can put this tool to use for buyers, the CEO of Darryl Davis Seminars writes.

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How real estate professionals can help first responders buy a home

Housing Wire

Listen to all of these really great mortgage programs (most agents and buyers don’t know about these!) Create a First Responder seminar or webinar, in person or online. You can even search for investors, first time buyers, first responders, etc. for first responders and consider doing any or all the following: 1.

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How to become a luxury real estate agent

Housing Wire

Your network isn’t just a source of potential clients; it’s a valuable asset for gaining insights into market trends, understanding the desires of affluent buyers, and staying ahead of the curve. Attend exclusive events, join prestigious clubs, and build relationships with influential individuals.

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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

“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. Next, he has his buyers write a letter to the seller, a practice that has come under scrutiny lately for creating potential biases.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Matthew Blanchard

Housing Wire

I built my career teaching first time home buyer seminars. This policy is having a massive impact on the current potential home buyer and the affordability of home ownership. Matthew Blanchard: I sit at the closing table with clients I’ve been working with for months or years – finally buying their first home.

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How LOs get into a real estate agent’s circle

Housing Wire

Any time my buyers are the ones bringing a lender to the table who I am not familiar with, I am going to have some questions for that lender. Looking back, Summers is glad she encouraged her buyers to swap lenders. Last month I closed a transaction with a first time buyer, and afterward I asked him what he thought about the process.

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8 best places to buy real estate leads in 2023

Housing Wire

They don’t just cater to new agents: lead generation companies can also complement traditional lead generation methods — open houses, home buying seminars and referrals, to name a few — thereby helping to build your pipeline of leads. How to generate real estate leads in 2023? Choose the option that best fits with your personality.