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Our 19-point house-hunting checklist for real estate agents & their clients

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While buying a house is typically an exciting process for our clients, it can also be overwhelming. Part of our value as professional real estate agents is helping guide buyers through the process, using our expertise and first-hand experience. Buyers should always hire a real estate agent to represent them.

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

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The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%. according to the company.

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

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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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16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

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Active vs. passive real estate prospecting Real estate prospecting ideas Tips for effective real estate prospecting What is real estate prospecting? The objective is to generate leads and build a pipeline of prospective business opportunities to sustain and grow their real estate business.

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The 22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2024

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Real estate agents today need outstanding websites — or, at the very least, highly functional ones — to both attract and communicate with clients. That’s why SEO software is one of the most valuable real estate marketing tools out there. Unlike social media platforms, you aren’t at the mercy of an algorithm.

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Top 5 reasons to reinforce your relationship with real estate professionals

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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. By strengthening your relationships with agents you’ve worked with in the past, you can be their first choice for a referral.

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Polly adds Total Expert to its API integration roster

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“Having the most up-to-date market information at your fingertips is crucial for lenders to effectively communicate and engage with consumers to help educate them on financing options available when purchasing a home,” said Josh Lehr , senior director of partnerships and industry technology at Total Expert.