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Ginger Wilcox on helping agents navigate a chaotic environment

Housing Wire

We also are continuing to evolve our learning programs to make sure that we are helping them have the real time training that is needed to navigate the changes that are happening. We are making sure that our affiliated agents have the tools and resources to win more listings — so that is coaching program, marketing materials, tools.

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47-year-old Florida indie brokerage joins RE/MAX

Housing Wire

The allure of the name recognition of large national brands is causing many independent brokerages to affiliate as mortgage rates rise and housing inventory remains low. It’s very difficult to be an unaffiliated brokerage right now and compete with franchises who offer technology and training.

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Knock’s Home Swap solution expands to North Carolina

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Home Swap is offered exclusively through local real estate professionals who have been trained as Knock Certified Agents. Inventory across the Carolinas remains tight, making the markets we serve extremely competitive and creating multiple offer situations,” said Eb Moore, CEO of Wilkinson ERA Real Estate and ERA Live Moore.

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Knock Home Swap expands presence in Florida market

Housing Wire

Home Swap is offered exclusively through local real estate professionals who have been trained as Knock Certified Agents. Throughout our 94-year history, we have strived to deliver cutting-edge tools for our 3,000-plus associates and clients,” said Mike Pappas, president and CEO of The Keyes Company.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill

Housing Wire

HousingWire: What is your most useful tech tool? I wish I could offer something more exciting, but it is just the most versatile, handy tool in my arsenal! They had a young executive team who valued fresh ideas and were not afraid to train inexperienced novices like me. Amanda Hill: My cell phone!

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Real estate brokers, it’s time to audit your tech spending

Housing Wire

In my previous article about renegotiating your vendor contracts , I talked about taking an inventory of your systems, providers and contracts so you can work with your vendors to get better pricing. Further, you’ll find that it’s the most valuable tool that brokers provide to their agents. What you learn may surprise you.

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Why lenders should implement automation sooner than later

Housing Wire

Some of the largest challenges that come to mind are borrower expectations, higher potential for exposure to risk, lack of housing inventory and higher building material cost, not to mention pandemic regulations that seem to be shifting frequently. But the reality is they need it now more than ever.

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