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Top 5 home improvement projects real estate agents should recommend to sellers

Housing Wire

Many sellers have returned to offering concessions and dropping prices to entice buyers. Now more than ever, sellers expect an agent who will confidently create a plan to get them top dollar for their home. This is because hardwood floors have a certain modern, luxury appeal to them that can change the entire feel of a home.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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Real estate tech roundup: Shaker, zavvie and Homie

Housing Wire

Through the platform, Shaker offers a suite of tools to streamline client communication and collaboration, including transaction management, client communication, predictive insights and a built-in referral engine. For buyers, Homie offers a client rebate of up to $5,000. According to the company, it’s the No.

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14 indispensable AI tools for real estate agents

Housing Wire

While ChatGPT has become a go-to tool for many of us, predictive analytics tools offer a more efficient, data-driven approach to generating new client leads. If you want seller leads and already have a CRM you love, Offrs + RAIA is an excellent choice. Need more examples?

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Modern FSBO Listing Services: Innovative Tools You Can Use

Listing Spark

In modern practices, there are plenty of online tools homeowners can use to navigate the market, negotiate deals, and successfully sell their homes without hiring a real estate agent. 6 Tools That Make Modern FSBOs Easier to Manage The internet is full of useful tools and services that are designed to support FSBO sales.

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Loosening The Knot

Appraisal Buzz

It is the work of a therapist and their client to carefully untie those knots. The transaction is a complex interplay between buyer and seller. Our minds and hearts so often feel tied in knots (and indeed they are), the individual parts of our biology, personality, and experiences weaving together into complex interactions.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

Housing Wire

With its potential to reach new clients and gain tremendous ROI, social media has become one of the most effective marketing tools for businesses big and small. Just sold stories If your clients are willing to be featured on your socials, celebrate their sale. Readers are more likely to remember stories that evoke emotions.