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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

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As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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Buyers are being picky — here’s how you can navigate it as a real estate agent

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home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers, the market is reshaping real estate once again, placing buyers on the back foot and swinging the pendulum back to favoring sellers. Interest rates, a key determinant of the real estate market’s health, are on a downward trend.

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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

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Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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

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These are the top five home improvement projects generating the highest ROI that real estate agents should be recommending to their selling clients: Kitchen refresh: 377% ROI Kitchens are often considered the heart of a home. Because of this, a dated kitchen can turn buyers away and cause a house to sit on the market for longer.

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The activities RESPA allows real estate agents to perform

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Most real estate professionals understand that the Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA) was created keeping customers in mind. RESPA has strict rules for real estate and mortgage professionals regarding kickbacks, referrals, and unnecessary fees. Construction-only loans.

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10 ways to use virtual reality technology in your real estate business

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The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). While VR has transformed various industries, it is in real estate where its impact truly shines. The following list of ten ways to use VR in real estate could forever change the way you do business.

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UWM rolls out construction-to-permanent loans

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Michigan-based lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has introduced a construction-to-permanent loan that covers the cost of building a home and then converts to a permanent mortgage once construction is complete. It is available for investment, primary and second home purchases as well as rate/term refinances.