Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

According to Matterport, 360 interactive virtual tour integration in real estate listings increases the likelihood of homebuyers reaching out to agents by a significant 95%. Moreover, properties featuring 3D tours spend less time on the market — typically around one-third less time — and agents can secure higher selling prices.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Real estate investing can be a profitable industry. MLS access for investors plays a pivotal role in every stage of buying, improving, and selling a property, but access often comes at a high price. Why MLS Access for Investors Is Important The MLS gives investors more than just a place to list their properties.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s difficult for lenders who don’t have a lot of extra cash to invest in making big changes right now — they need to stay focused on running their business in a smart way. We’ve invested in the property data collection process and scaled it for a national level with mobile tech to capture all of the data right at the site.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

There are many different career opportunities in real estate. While some real estate agents and brokers prefer to work with homebuyers, others decide to specialize in working with property investors. Pros of working with real estate investors. Earn higher commissions with investors.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 22, 2024

In the fiercely competitive world of real estate investment, picking the right tools can be the difference between profit and losing money on a property. As digital innovation continues to reshape the landscape, a new potential savior has risen—real estate software for investors.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 17, 2024

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. While house flips represented just 5.7%

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

For instance, in 2021 small and private investment firms were responsible for nearly 3/4 of retail asset acquisitions , representing a 30% increase from the prior 10-year historical average. . In this article, we will explore the significance of this trend and the opportunities it can present for you as a real estate agent. .

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To get there, Cliffco, which has been in business since 1987, is going after the non-qualified mortgage ( non-QM ) market and investing in tech to get in front of buyers and non-agent referral partners. Target buyers for Cliffco include non-traditional buyers seeking investor loans. How many times have they refi’d?

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Real estate investors operate differently than conventional buyers and sellers, especially to get the 26.9% As you gain experience in the industry, you learn that you might not need the comprehensive support of an in-person real estate agent. What Does a Brokerage Do For Investors?

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Margins are tightening for businesses all throughout the real estate industry, and property investors are also squeezed by rising property, renovation, and service costs. These tightening margins don’t mean that real estate investment is no longer profitable—far from it.

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Mashvisor

APRIL 12, 2022

If you’re wondering how to access GA MLS listings without hiring a real estate agent, don’t worry, as we have you covered. Table of Contents What Is MLS? Why Is…

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Data and analytics giant Black Knight made moves in the secondary mortgage market again, launching its Mandatory Analytics dashboard that will allow investors to analyze and benchmark their actions on the secondary market. One of the best tools that mandatory investors have at their disposal is access to precise, accurate and timely data.”.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 3, 2021

As part of our contributor series, Daniela Andreevska , content marketing director at Mashvisor , talks about investment property strategies. Mashvisor provides a real estate analytics tool that helps real estate investors quickly find traditional and Airbnb investment properties. .

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2021

Blend’s investors are apparently convinced that the company can radically transform lending, simplifying and digitizing regimented-but-clumsy processes that are still rather paperwork-heavy. Blend’s investors are betting that the firm can be much more than the tech that underpins mortgage application processing.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

News just broke that private equity investor LLR Partners announced strategic investments in two mortgage technology companies — Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang ( click here for article ). With efficiency metrics and client outcomes like these it’s no surprise that the company continued to attract capital and investor interest.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The real estate industry is no exception, and realtors who specialize in (or at least serve) property investment clients are seeing the beginnings of a complete technological transformation through AI and increasingly smart tools , such as property investment software.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

Rocket goes to real estate agents directly and helps them to get licensed to be a loan officer and says ‘we’ll pay you a fee if you don’t send to brokers’… that’s not good for brokers. “Our job is to give [brokers] the tools to compete. “Our investors understand our history of growing in all markets.

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As the saying goes, in real estate investments, you make your money when you buy , not when you sell. During that moment of buying an investment property, it’s crucial to have all your investment property calculations done before you even submit an offer. After all, the purchase price is the set point.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 17, 2024

With the current NAR settlement shaking up commission processes and costs for buyers and sellers, investors have even more reason to operate without an agent holding up their processes. Understanding the Value of a Flat-Fee Listing on MLS Flat-fee MLS listing is a powerful tool in the savvy real estate investor’s arsenal.

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Listing Spark

JULY 5, 2023

Real estate investors who want to stay nimble in this market (especially as inventory stays low and prices stay meteorically high) need to adopt every tool at their disposal to stay informed and to quickly assess homes just entering the marketplace. See what you need in each of these core areas.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This holds true for many of the most challenging situations in real estate. Consider the residential client disappointed at the lack of inventory , or the commercial investor with many vacancies in a once-thriving property. And don’t forget the most convenient of tools: property management software.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

 Better yet, use a real estate agent to do a comparative market analysis and calculate your home’s value impartially. Online Home Value Estimation Informal home appraisal tools can give you ballpark estimates of how much your property is worth. Pay attention to rental inventory, too.

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Listing Spark

MAY 14, 2024

The beauty of flat-fee MLS listing services lies not only in their potential to save thousands on commission fees but also in their ability to put control squarely in the hands of homeowners, enabling them to navigate their real estate journey with heightened confidence and ease. The Cost to List on MLS: Is It Worth It?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As we edge towards 2024, the real estate landscape buzzes with both opportunities and uncertainties. With home prices expected to hold steady and even grow in many markets, real estate agents face a unique market shaped by shifting demographics, evolving buyer expectations and lingering economic uncertainties.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

Networking can be intimidating for some real estate agents. This mental game is a very helpful tool if you’re struggling just to walk in the door. The downside: there will likely be lots of other real estate agents there. Many investor meetings are free to attend and open to all.

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Listing Spark

JULY 21, 2023

Flipping homes is a lucrative real estate investment strategy, but it can also be a risky one. After all, you can then search for homes on the MLS, negotiate contracts without a real estate agent (or expensive commission), and then list it back on the MLS.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Additionally, lenders are allowing appraisers to rely on data provided by third parties who have an interest in the transaction, such as the real estate agent or the borrower. This allows appraisers to form an opinion of value without personally inspecting the subject property. ST: Change and trust but verify.

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Mashvisor

APRIL 30, 2022

MLS house listings is a property database that many real estate agents use for selling homes. It’s also a great resource for beginner investors. Table of Contents What Are MLS…

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Mashvisor

MARCH 5, 2022

Software like PropStream, PropertyRadar, and Mashvisor enable investors, thereby modernizing real estate businesses. Are you a real estate agent, property owner, or a “rentrepreneur”?… But which one is the best?

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 18, 2022

Building a real estate investor business is tough. How can you stay ahead as a real estate investor? 2:33 – How Tallbridge works for real estate buyers and sellers. 5:51 – What you should be doing if you’re a real estate investor looking to grow and scale your business.

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Home Junction

MAY 14, 2020

When agents come across slow times, current property data and real estate marketing automation tools can be used to attract new clients and keep them updated as conditions change. The agent will have plenty of clients in their contact list who are prepped and ready to make a move. Add the data tools to a website.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Real estate markets across the country are normalizing, but the industry is still incredibly profitable for new and experienced property investors. Texas continues to represent one of the strongest markets, home to two of the top ten cities for real estate: Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin. What Is MLS?

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Strategic property investors look at both the liabilities and assets columns when they’re assessing their business processes. However, many real estate investors focus on the property price above all else, including the initial purchase price, cost of repairs, and final sales price.

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McKissock

AUGUST 9, 2020

Real estate designations and certifications are additional qualifications that a real estate agent can receive by completing coursework to advance their knowledge and skillset in different areas regarding real estate. The Benefits of Real Estate Certifications. By Brooke Tanner.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2022

Compass has made agent productivity a calling card – the firm’s principal agents do 2.7 times the deals of the average agent, the report states. And agents who work at Compass say the brokerage gives them tools to be productive. Compass has invested just $3.7 Profitability.

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 15, 2024

Real estate investors face a lot of challenges, even in Texas markets that are showing a strong ROI for flips and sales. Some of the dominant challenges in the recent real estate market are financing or upfront capital requirements, deciding on a liquidation strategy, and dealing with market fluctuations.

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