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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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Our 19-point house-hunting checklist for real estate agents & their clients

Housing Wire

Lead these consults by educating them on the home-buying process, the current market conditions, the money they’ll need (liquid and ready-to-go) for deposits, and how you’ll help guide them through the entire process. Neighbors can provide valuable, first-hand insight into the area without being bound by legal or professional standards.

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16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

Housing Wire

By dedicating time and effort to prospecting, agents not only sustain their business but also contribute to a healthier real estate market and community. This includes using social media, email marketing, online advertising, and maintaining a professional website to attract and engage potential clients.

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‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement

Housing Wire

During a virtual open house hosted by Keller Williams to answer agent and broker questions about the settlements in the commission lawsuits , the overwhelming message was for real estate professionals to focus on what they can control. Cooperative compensation is still legal,” Papasan stressed. Don’t panic.

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CFPB: lenders engaged in redlining, reported bad data

Housing Wire

In the lender’s direct marketing and open house materials, the models were white. iEmergent has outlined a new paradigm for how lenders can increase homeownership—especially to under-served and minority households—that is driven by opportunity and forward-looking, market-based opportunity data. Presented by: iEmergent.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, trade groups representing lenders believe that more details on the settlement are needed to understand its coming impact on the housing market. He shows up for open houses and teaches courses at real estate brokerage firms, which allowed him to build relationships with agents throughout his career.

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

In a down market disrupted by the commission lawsuits, agents and LOs are considering working in a dual capacity. As the engines of the housing and mortgage markets continue to sputter due to higher interest rates and fewer buyers, industry innovators are looking for ways to get their company’s wheels off the ground.