Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

SmartZip uses predictive analytics to pinpoint likely sellers from 6 to 18 months in advance, offering a huge advantage in today’s low inventory market. Choose one or more marketing tool — including email, online ads, or direct mail — to introduce yourself to every high-potential prospect in your targeted neighborhoods or zip codes.

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Advertising Real Estate Tools Sellers 397

Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2024

It is an uphill battle going from an environment where agents feel too busy to take a vacation to now this feast-or-famine situation that we have because there is such little inventory. This adds a lot of stress and competitiveness inside of an already challenging market that has a lot of uncertainty in it as well.

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Agents Real Estate Agent Real Estate Clients 342

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Over half of Realtors said that social media was their top lead-generating technology tool, according to a new survey report from the National Association of Realtors. Other top lead generating tools included customer relationship management (31%) and MLS sites (28%).

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Realtors Agents Technology Brokerage 464

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The allure of the name recognition of large national brands is causing many independent brokerages to affiliate as mortgage rates rise and housing inventory remains low. RE/MAX’s toolbox is so impressive; joining RE/MAX for agent development, education, technology and marketing is going to benefit our agents and their clients in a big way.”

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Brokerage Technology Agents Training 386

Housing Wire

JUNE 19, 2023

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. Give customers one place to manage their home.

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Real Estate Business Clients Client Relationships 316

Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

In the first half, there was record low inventory and high buyer demand due to low interest rates. Both agree that the two biggest housing indicators going into 2023 are mortgage rates and housing inventory. We can also look at data trends for the current market inventory to predict positive signs in inventory in the spring season.

Marketing 350

Marketing Inventory Real Estate Clients 350

Inman

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tech and team leaders at different sessions at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday stressed how agents can think outside the box to provide solutions for themselves, their clients, and other agents in the industry.

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Agents Tools Clients Realty 137

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Consider the residential client disappointed at the lack of inventory , or the commercial investor with many vacancies in a once-thriving property. Communicate effectively with clients Proactive communication — answering the question before it’s asked, or offering solutions to impending problems — is key. But don’t kid yourself.

Real Estate 402

Real Estate Legal Tenants Clients 402

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Real estate agents and brokers , are you relying solely on that buyer drip you set up for your motivated and qualified clients? If you’ve ever been “ghosted” by clients you showed homes to, this may have been the reason. You’ll need more tools and more skills to have a successful hunt. “Wanted!

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Real Estate Agent Buyers Real Estate Clients 396

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These providers offer a rapid and cost-effective means for real estate agents to gather a list of potential clients and ultimately boost sales. 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.

Real Estate 391

Real Estate Real Estate Agent Tools Agents 391

Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

The real estate professionals we serve count on us to provide holistic property data to power their tools, give them insights they can use to advise their clients, and help them do business. That same inventory powers the tools, services, and insights that are used to facilitate the home buying and selling process.

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Real Estate Business Agents Tools 407

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Lenders need to be mindful that clients don’t purchase homes often and using acronyms to describe the program, terms or process can create confusion. I never want to lose sight that I own the client and the experience. All of this means compressed affordability and inventory. HousingWire : What keeps you up at night and why?

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Inventory Loan Officers Clients Mortgage 382

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Inventory across the Carolinas remains tight, making the markets we serve extremely competitive and creating multiple offer situations,” said Eb Moore, CEO of Wilkinson ERA Real Estate and ERA Live Moore. It’s an incredible tool, especially in today’s low inventory environment.”.

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Real Estate Tools Inventory Training 404

Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2024

We are making sure that our affiliated agents have the tools and resources to win more listings — so that is coaching program, marketing materials, tools. We are really leaning into that expertise to support our network, which has been incredibly valuable as the industry continues to evolve.

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Agents Real Estate Training Tools 381

Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2021

But there are definitely a few main things to looks out for — many of which are carrying over from a turbulent 2020 and early 2021 — when it comes to the upcoming landscape for the rest of 2021: Lack of inventory Fluctuating interest rates Increased adoption of technology. Inventory issues. All about the rates.

Mortgage 506

Mortgage Inventory Real Estate Technology 506

Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Quite regularly, I see real estate agents seeking other avenues for creating income during “down” years or changing their approach over and over again in search of that one magic tool, trend or tactic that is going to solve all of their business challenges. I once had a client pay me one of my favorite compliments I have ever received.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Clients Agents 326

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The Knock Home Swap is a valuable tool that gives our agents a competitive edge in helping our customers buy and sell homes within their comfort zone quickly,” said Ben Schachter, broker-president and principal of The Signature Real Estate Companies.

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Marketing Real Estate Tools Training 397

Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2022

By working with more precise tools, industry professionals will gain important insights to both maintain a competitive edge in the current market and position themselves for future success. Real estate professionals are faced with many challenges as the housing market responds to a period of uncertainty. homegenius, Inc.,

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Modernization Real Estate Clients Investors 364

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Despite low inventory, the housing market is expected to remain strong in 2021 due to low mortgage rates. Real estate brokers need to be able to target these clients effectively, so they can close deals quickly. One of the biggest mistakes housing professionals make is not keeping in touch with past clients.

Real Estate 413

Real Estate Brokerage Valuation Clients 413

Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2021

The severe lack of inventory in today’s housing market has been a source of stress for home buyers and real estate agents alike. HousingWire sat down with Realtor.com CEO David Doctorow to learn how agents and brokers can alleviate some of the frustrations their clients are facing.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Marketing 425

Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

“The feedback (from the Fee Freedom initiative) has been incredible from brokers because it helped them to be able to save money on a monthly basis, spend on marketing, spend on tools and things that can help them grow their business,” Fawaz said in an interview with HousingWire on Tuesday.

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Loan Officers Real Estate Agent Tools Business 284

Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Check out Wise Pelican Typically, you’d mail the just sold letter to homeowners who live around a property you just helped your client to sell. Many of us are in sellers’ markets with very low inventory. Buyer’s agents who can find their clients a home that’s not even on the market are instant heroes. plus postage.

Real Estate 379

Real Estate Open Houses Brokerage Real Estate Agent 379

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Real estate farming, otherwise known as geo-farming, is a dependable lead generation method that can help to create a steady pipeline of real estate leads and clients in your area. If you want to add effective real estate farming tips, tools and tactics to your marketing arsenal, our guide will show you how it’s done.

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Real Estate Tools Agents Real Estate Agent 354

Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke with Erin Wilson, Senior Vice President of Client Services at DataVerify, about how automating customizable workflows can help lenders save time, enabling them to focus more on building relationships with borrowers. Rates are increasing, lenders are struggling to find borrowers and inventory is not plentiful.

Clients 391

Clients Tools Inventory Real Estate 391

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Brown said the guidance considers “difficult market conditions marked by record low affordability and inventory levels, further magnifying the traditional low seasonality in the fourth quarter,” when lower volumes put pressure on gain-on-sale margins. AI will be at the center of how clients buy, sell and finance homes,” Krishna said.

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Technology Tools Business Mortgage 413

Home Junction

MAY 14, 2020

When agents come across slow times, current property data and real estate marketing automation tools can be used to attract new clients and keep them updated as conditions change. The agent will have plenty of clients in their contact list who are prepped and ready to make a move. Add the data tools to a website.

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Real Estate Tools Clients Real Estate Agent 36

Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

More recently, the buzz surrounds bidding wars due to extremely low inventory, purchase over refinance and the fluctuation of mortgage rates. The hard truth is that in both the residential real estate and mortgage spaces, client retention is a struggle. Client engagement is a struggle.

Real Estate 404

Real Estate Mortgage Loan Officers Advertising 404

Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

Now, with inventory levels at historic lows and median home prices at historic highs, the purchase climate has become a Thunderdome. Inventory constraints and rising prices are making it more difficult than ever for buyer’s agents to help homeshoppers move into homes they love. Buying a home is stressful in any market.

Real Estate 366

Real Estate Finance Tools Inventory 366

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Non-QM ripe for the taking Faced with a lack of inventory across the country, lenders have been exploring ways to create new buyers. The database and the CRM tool is key for us to be able to monitor the different life cycles of the customer. But the client gets to benefit from that.” How many times have they refi’d?

Loan Officers 389

Loan Officers Agents Retail Technology 389

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2021

HousingWire: What has been the most useful tech tool for you? Shant Banosian: There are a few tools my team and I use to make our days more efficient. We use Shared Email Templates to quickly send formatted emails to clients and partners throughout the day. Inventory is low and demand is high.

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Clients Technology Tools Business 350

Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2020

The first is listing tools – the products designed for you to convert potential sellers into listing contracts. And the last area is seller tools or companies that help to convert lookers to buyers (I could probably have thought of a better name here). Listing tools. Seller tools / Buyer conversion tools.

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Tools Sellers Real Estate Contracts 246

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2023

Buying a home is not for the faint of heart, especially when inventory is so low and affordability is a challenge. I’m in the valuation industry and have every property tool at my disposal, but when buying my house I still waited for that appraisal to come in like it was a college acceptance letter.

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Appraisal Contracts Tools Valuation 424

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. Unfortunately, too many misconceptions persist among real estate and even mortgage industry professionals about the VA home loan, and those misconceptions have big (and negative) impacts.

Mortgage 433

Mortgage Renovations Appraisal Process Finance 433

Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Technology applications within the residential real estate space are still burdened with unnecessary friction, preventing the average real estate agent from fully embracing these tools. The technologies that truly succeed are the ones that prioritize saving agents time and driving their business forward and so far there haven’t been many.

Real Estate 361

Real Estate Real Estate Agent Marketing Technology 361

Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2021

Finance of America’s new division offers the “Benji” portal, which gives contractors tools to expand their business. Homeowners can also use it to access financing solutions through their contractor. This product provides an entry point for contractors to introduce homeowners to lending solutions for their projects.

Renovations 380

Renovations Finance Home Improvement Lending 380

GoForrmz

MAY 14, 2024

This innovative tool empowers users to upload their pre-existing paper forms or digital documents, such as PDFs, and convert them into interactive, fillable forms with just a few clicks. As we recognize Small Business Month, explore the digital form features outlined below to kickstart the modernization of your small business.

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Business Modernization Transportation Tools 148

Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2021

HousingWire: Last year you and your team took the lead on tackling complex issues like the lack of quality housing inventory and supporting individuals experiencing chronic and veteran homelessness. Which projects are you focusing on this year and where do you see the most need in 2021?

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Property Taxes Inventory Tools Clients 373