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NAR clarifies details on buyer broker agreements

Housing Wire

Examples of broker-provided services include identifying potential properties, arranging for the buyer to tour a property, performing or facilitating negotiations on behalf of the buyer, or presenting offers by the buyer.

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9 innovative strategies to get more real estate seller leads in 2024

Housing Wire

I’ve been building my social media presence consistently for about three years now and am finally at the point where people recognize me in my neighborhood, at open houses, and at Realtor® events. The content and consistency that Coffee & Contracts provides really makes it easy to have a good-looking Instagram grid!

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Getting referrals and cozying up to the sell side Mike Kortas, CEO at NEXA Mortgage , sent a clear message to the over 2,300 mortgage LOs at his mortgage brokerage: “Keep your eyes open, keep your ears open, listen for opportunities that are going to present themselves, and be ready to assist more buyers.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. I hope you find her article to be helpful!

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4 Ways to Help Manage Client Expectations

McKissock

Finally, have some type of presentation (I recommend print so they can read it as a follow-up to your appointment) that you can walk them through that describes a typical transaction from A-Z. Customize your presentation to fit the concerns you most often encounter with your clients. Expectation 2: Property Access.

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HousingStack Phase 4: Lead conversion

Housing Wire

The products I’ve put into this category primarily help in converting leads, prospects and opportunities into contracts. Specifically, I’m talking about listing agreements and sales contracts. The first is listing tools – the products designed for you to convert potential sellers into listing contracts. Listing tools.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Students appreciate the well-organized, easy to comprehend content presented by experts in simplifying complex concepts likely to be included in the state exam, as well as the visual aids for assistance with retention and understanding. Colibri’s online prelicensing courses are self-paced. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5