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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced on Wednesday the addition of a home repair estimate app to its package of NAR Realtor Benefits for members. We are thrilled to provide NAR members and their clients with access to our reliable pre-listing home improvements with pay-at-closing terms.”

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

LoanStar Technologies , which connects lenders with borrowers who are traditionally underbanked or unbanked, also made the list again. 126 Transactly 3,852% 2017 Real estate transaction platform providing automation, integrations and tech-enabled services that significantly reduce process time. The company was No.

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Some lenders won’t survive the purchase mortgage market of 2022

Housing Wire

Tens of thousands of workers were hired, new technologies were piloted and operational processes implemented to capitalize on what was a historic moment for the industry. However, they are hampered by comparatively poor technology and the slow speed at which they can close a loan, analysts said. Origination volumes eclipsed $4.3

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The Hybrid Appraisal: It’s Cheaper, but Does It Protect Homebuyers?

Realtor

In a traditional appraisal, an appraiser goes to a home and does a thorough walk-through, recording details like square footage, acreage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, home improvements, and additions. ” Why is the hybrid appraisal becoming popular? Is a hybrid appraisal accurate? When is the hybrid appraisal used?

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4 Ways to Turn Past Real Estate Clients Into Repeat Business

McKissock

Unfortunately, that number is much higher than clients who actually did use the same agent again. This incredible gap is ultimately caused by lack of follow-up, not staying in touch, and poor client tracking on the part of real estate agents. Stay in touch with real estate clients.

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Modern House Flipping Software: 8 Innovative Tools You Need

Listing Spark

House flipping isn’t just an opportunity for big real estate companies or home improvement television channels—it’s becoming a reliable source of income for Americans running a solo business or small real estate investment venture. of US home sales in 2017, that number grew to 8.4%

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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

Popular tools include Synapse by Spark, Solomon Adjustment Calculator, and Redstone by Bradford Technologies. Fees – do NOT quote your AMC or lender fees Engagement letters Marketing to attorneys, accountants, and real estate agents Referral sources In the past 38 years of my appraisal business, I have done many estate appraisals.

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