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In the race to modernize title, firms double down on software

Housing Wire

So far his venture-backed title company has launched platforms that have sped up title clearance and title insurance acquisition, and they have their sights on expanding into the lending and appraisal space. As title insurers our business practices and our regulatory oversight are different in every single state,” Stone said. “So

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Qualia adds a new product to its software offerings

Housing Wire

We originally launched Qualia almost 10 years ago with the belief that a modern technology infrastructure could fundamentally transform homebuying into a simple, secure, and enjoyable experience for everyone involved,” Nate Baker , Qualia’s co-founder and CEO, said in a statement.

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Real estate tech roundup: Shaker, zavvie and Homie

Housing Wire

Indianapolis-based High Alpha has launched Shaker , a collaborative CRM and real estate transaction management platform. Through the platform, Shaker offers a suite of tools to streamline client communication and collaboration, including transaction management, client communication, predictive insights and a built-in referral engine.

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The AVMs Varied Roles in Real Estate

Eppraisal

The world of real estate has undergone a technological transformation over the past 10 to 20 years, with Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) emerging as powerful tools for property valuation. These tools are designed for user-friendliness, accessibility, and convenience.

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 10 Critical metrics to track in a purchase market

Housing Wire

These concerns were echoed in a survey conducted by The Mortgage Collaborative, in which mortgage lenders indicated that two of their top-five concerns are “scaling and modernizing the loan manufacturing process to better insulate against volume fluctuations” and “measuring operations and employee productivity.”.

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The 4 biggest challenges of innovating in real estate

Housing Wire

Real estate is an attractive field for experienced and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. Many of them are determined to make an impact in industries that have yet to be significantly modernized by technology. All facets of real estate transactions, from appraisals and advice to financing and insuring, are highly regulated.

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Crunching Numbers: Using an Investment Property Closing Costs Calculator

Listing Spark

Real Estate Agent Commissions This is the biggest part of your likely closing costs. In Texas, the standard practice is to give each agent a commission of 3% of the purchase price. With both listing and buyer’s agents, this alone costs 6% of the purchase price. Expect to spend a few thousand dollars here.