Appraisal Hub

MAY 5, 2024

As a seasoned appraiser in the vibrant real estate market of Toronto, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the ever-evolving landscape of property valuation. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the symbiotic relationship between appraisers and real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

When we contemplate the potential of AI and Web3 technologies in real estate , it goes beyond simply revolutionizing how consumers search for homes and take ownership of assets. The stakes in real estate are higher, and the cost of making a mistake is substantial. Why was it such a game changer?

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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. Why or why not?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Referral business is crucial to your bottom line as an agent. That’s where real estate testimonials come into play. According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), 89% of buyers would recommend their real estate agent to others.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As the real estate market continues to grapple with high interest rates and low inventory, agents entering the market are looking for affordable client relationship management (CRM) tools that offer a cost-effective means to automate and manage client interactions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

Getting your real estate license in California can take as little as 7.5 We’ll show you how to get a real estate agent in California, taking you through the process step-by-step. You’ll begin by fulfilling the required 135 California real estate course hours.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What is a real estate appraisal? A real estate appraisal is the assessment of a property’s value. The client can find their own appraiser, or real estate agents can recommend appraisers they have worked with before. Luke Babich is co-founder and CEO of Clever Real Estate.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

HousingWire recently spoke with Propertybase CEO Vance Loiselle about real estate tech and how the past year has accelerated the need for digital collaboration tools across the entire customer journey. HousingWire: What role has the increase in technology played for both businesses and consumers in the real estate space?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The relationship between a loan officer and a real estate agent is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle, as the two must combine forces to help borrowers achieve their goal of buying a home. Are you properly nurturing your relationship with your real estate partners?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2021

In 2002, Natalya Delcoure and Norman Miller, two real estate economists, set about to learn what fees consumers pay real estate agents in America. They were especially interested in real estate commissions. On average 6% of the proceeds from each home sale went to the participating real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Here are 14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers won’t pass up. Tiny homes, co-living spaces and shared housing arrangements are ways to reduce the cost of homeownership, as well as negotiating real estate agent commission. They come to agents knowing how to find and view homes, but they still have questions.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Regardless of the outcome, real estate brokers are doing all they can to prepare their brokerages and their agents for more transparency, education on the value real estate agents bring to the transaction, and more, according to the 2023 Q4 BrokerPulse survey , a forward-looking housing market sentiment survey by HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time you’ll need to get a broker’s license, we’re here to help. In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. out of 5.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Tom Cronkright, co-founder and executive chairman of CertifID and CEO of Sun Title , to talk about battling the latest frauds and scams as bad actors leverage a new arsenal of tech tools to wreak havoc on buyers and sellers of real estate. So, let’s pull this string one layer deeper.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing technology landscape, businesses in the title insurance , mortgage and real estate industries must prioritize cybersecurity response planning and business continuity. Document Incident Response Procedures: Create step-by-step guidelines for responding to different types of incidents.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2023

Similarly, commission disputes can arise when a buyer-client ultimately purchases a property shortly after the relationship with their real estate agent ends. Consider the following, fairly common scenario and the result: A seller signs a listing contract with a real estate brokerage for six months.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Maybe you don’t want to work with a real estate agent to try and save some money, or you just think it won’t make much of a difference. Agents do more than just bring in potential buyers and show up to have documents signed. The reasons you need an agent to sell your home are the same no matter where you go.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Over the course of our 40+ years at RealTrends Consulting we’ve brokered and/or advised on over 900 transactions in the residential real estate industry. We usually represent the sell side of the deal and work with firms that range in size from small, one-office, 10-agent shops to the largest in the nation.

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McKissock

AUGUST 24, 2022

The same is true for your career in real estate. When you are a busy agent who is strapped for time and maybe feeling a little overwhelmed, technology can simplify your life and help you be more productive. Because we have so many clients, listings, and tasks to handle, my team of agents and I rely on Trello. 10MinRealty.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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McKissock

JULY 26, 2021

Ever wondered what it takes to work in real estate with celebrities? Being a celebrity real estate agent isn’t too different from working with clients who aren’t famous — but there are a few notable takeaways to focus on each time you have a celebrity client. Privacy is always the best policy.

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Inman

OCTOBER 27, 2023

What started in 2005 has become the foundation for what is now a multifaceted business application that can benefit all level of agents who hang a license at an @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate office.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

Despite mentioning that a reverse mortgage can be used for the purchase of a new home, much of this article seems designed to introduce real estate agents to the concept of the H4P product. NAR data also reflects well-documented reporting about the sentiment seniors have toward aging in place.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

The homebuyer plaintiffs in the Batton II commission lawsuit in Illinois made the decision to voluntarily dismiss defendant Howard Hanna Real Estate Services from the lawsuit without prejudice. In a document filed on Monday with U.S. Howard Hanna Real Estate declined to comment on the development.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Here’s a fun fact, real estate agents in GA have no fiduciary responsibility to their client or customer. Are Real Estate Agents in GA Fiduciaries? In some states, but in Georgia real estate agents are not fiduciaries. There is no reason for an agent to volunteer this.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In today’s competitive real estate market, an increasing number of real estate investors are turning to private money lenders to help them close deals faster, enhance property valuations, and increase their returns. Establish a private money lending network for real estate.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

is becoming increasingly more entwined with real estate. But does that mean real estate agents need to worry about artificial intelligence taking their jobs? Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate Speeds Up the Document Search. Be a Good Thing For Real Estate Agents?

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McKissock

JUNE 26, 2022

Part of knowing your audience as a real estate agent is anticipating what they need and expect from your services. Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations , you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. Be Available. Handle Negotiations and Close the Deal.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Berg told ALTA One attendees that they should be particularly wary of escrow account “shenanigans” and that they need to keep tabs on how builders and real estate agents are shifting funds around through escrow accounts. You as title agents really do sit in the center of this storm,” Adams said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Admittedly, the myriad of documents requiring signatures can be overwhelming, especially for first-time homebuyers. The American Land Title Association, alongside our real estate industry partners, are committed to making transactions easier for everyone through consumer education efforts.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Mortgage Call Reports (MCR) function allows brokers to swiftly generate mandatory national mortgage licensing system (NMLS) reporting documentation and export reports by quarter, year and state — streamlining a burdensome compliance requirement. The Colorado-headquartered firm was acquired by publicly traded proptech company Porch Group, Inc.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

Lender Edition maintains features that are popular among Floify users, such as an intuitive interface for borrowers and lenders; automated document management workflows; free native e-sign functionality; verification of income and employment waterfall functionality; and loan progress transparency.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

What is Dual Agency in Real Estate and Should you Avoid it Most buyers and sellers are familiar with how listing agents and buyer’s agents work which leads us to the question of what is dual agency in real estate? What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 29, 2023

The scheme also commonly features “altered court documentation with case numbers that begin with ‘HF,’” since the State of California’s court case numbers do not begin with “HF.” For lenders who suspect that they may have clients attempting to perpetrate the scheme, Fannie Mae recommends documenting all applicable details.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

With real estate inventory at a near-record low, buyers seeking a place to call home are facing stiff competition as bidding wars continue to be commonplace. According to a recent survey, 73% of real estate firms reported an increase in seller impersonation attempts this year. We can reverse this trend.

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