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DataDigest: Mortgage pros when the tide goes out

Housing Wire

One consequence of mortgage lenders – and LOs, for that matter – being on the ropes is the lack of investment back into their business. Interestingly, 57% of the 166 respondents said they do not plan to invest in tech, services or solutions in the third quarter. Mortgage is famously an unforgiving, low-margin business.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. You can order preview postcards, letters and a more broad open house invitation postcard to send to your sphere of influence at Wise Pelican.

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2024 is not the year to cut corners on staging — here’s why

Housing Wire

When it comes to home staging, there are two homeowner camps: those who think it’s a waste of money and don’t want to pay more to make their home more attractive to buyers and those who realize the worth and are willing to make the investment needed. Additionally, an open house and the majority of showings will be in the first 30 days.

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Keeping Your Home Safe When You Have an Open House

Eppraisal

Even in today's age of fast selling homes and rising values, agents are hosting open houses. Real estate open houses can be a prime opportunity for criminals. It is important to keep your home safe during an open house. This is especially true if you are going to have an open house.

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LenderPulse Q3 2023 survey: Mortgage pros look to cut marketing spend

Housing Wire

About 57% of 166 respondents in the LenderPulse survey do not plan to invest in tech, services or solutions. Other responses included cutting down excessive incentives, business trips, open houses and sponsorships. Of the 166 completed surveys, 31.9% were from the Northwest.

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How to Get the Most ROI From Property Investment Software

Listing Spark

These tightening margins don’t mean that real estate investment is no longer profitable—far from it. It does mean that investors should carefully consider the properties they invest in and all the tools and services they use to make business happen.

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Get more real estate buyer leads in 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re into real estate marketing, it’s a go-to for everything from business cards to eye-catching online ads. These alliances often lead to a steady stream of referrals, as brokers can recommend you to their pre-qualified clients and vice versa.