Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

For real estate professionals, this option presents an opportunity to capture more sales. We in the industry are very hopeful that this will be an eye-opener, especially for real estate agents and builders to start recommending this product to clients more regularly.” What is reverse purchase financing?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

These housing professionals have been gaming out the potential impact on buyers’ agents – a significant source of referrals. Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. That partnership is everything,” Amy Breach, a Seattle-based Keller Williams agent, told HousingWire in late 2022. The lender and LO can make or break the transaction.”

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Buyers Agents Loan Officers Real Estate 374

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Though this seems like a whole new stress-inducing worry for many real estate agents , the fact is that commissions have never been a set amount, just an expectation or a tradition in many markets. Present to your buyer clients just like you would in a listing presentation. Be a matchmaker.

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Clients Buyers Real Estate Agent Real Estate 364

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To understand how loanDepot’s business has started the year, RMD sat down with Moriello to hear about what she’s seeing and what the company’s loan officers are telling her. That’s also an attitude shared by Lisa Moriello, the national retail reverse mortgage sales manager at multichannel lender loanDepot.

Business 351

Business Mortgage Advertising Clients 351

Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

SentriLock , the home lockbox company wholly owned by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), announced Tuesday that they created a computer and smart phone platform to help real estate agents juggle their home showing appointments. Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Brokerage Realtors 404

Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2021

The seven-year-old Offerpad – founded by the company’s present CEO Brian Bair – describes itself as a lean operation looking to accelerate growth. Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Loan Officers Technology 418

Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2021

If you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage, here are five reasons why you might want to act now and reach out to a loan officer. Presented by: Citi. Middle-aged homeowners are refinancing in droves, real estate agents and loan officers said.

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Mortgage Loan Officers Real Estate Agent Realty 521

Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2022

So far, 2022 has presented a number of new challenges for lenders to navigate, including continued significant home price appreciation, rapidly rising interest rates, persistent inflation, and a slowdown of global economic growth,” said Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae.

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Mortgage Loan Officers Lending Real Estate Agent 375

Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2022

The mobile-first functionality feature allows borrowers, lenders’ staff, real estate and settlement agents to use it on any web-enabled device, including iPads and desktops, according to the firm. Its core features include an integrated home search, loan payments calculator and the ability to begin a loan application.

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Lending Real Estate Agent Real Estate Technology 351

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Presented by: Propertybase. home last year at $7 million more than its Zestimated price.).

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Real Estate Agent Home Value Real Estate Loan Officers 351

Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

For example, ask a mortgage loan originator what they do for a living and see how many different answers you receive. Do the same thing with a real estate agent. and the host of “The Loan Officer Podcast.”. Then note how few told you they were professional lead generators. .

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Mortgage Real Estate Agent Clients Loan Officers 316

Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2021

” Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Presented by: Propertybase. “I had one client in St.

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Buyers Real Estate Agent Real Estate Brokerage 432

Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2022

The company claims that they close loans 13 days faster and enable their loan officers to close around 15% more loans per month. Presented by: Notarize. Through its point-of-sale platform, lenders can synchronize documents, send a notification to borrowers and real estate agents, and manage disclosures.

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Technology Real Estate Agent Loan Officers Lending 316

Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Buyside helps real estate agents and loan officers engage homeowners with not just home value tools but also branded wealth optimization tips on their home’s equity so homeowners can now truly view their home as an asset. Williams IV, CEO, Buyside.

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Valuation Real Estate Agent Real Estate Clients 282

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And with millennials emerging as the largest generation of homebuyers in today’s market, comprising 28% of all homebuyers, real estate agents need to master social media or they might miss out. Sixty percent of agents surveyed believe that social media provides higher quality leads than the MLS.

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Real Estate Agents Real Estate Agent Clients 344

Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2021

real estate agents, who are independent contractors. Benefits are available for all RE/MAX agents starting April 1, a company spokesperson confirmed, except those in Hawaii, where “coverage is forthcoming.”. Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Presented by: Propertybase.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

” Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Presented by: Propertybase.

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Housing Market Marketing Real Estate Technology 545

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2020

On the heels of going public, Rocket Companies’ broker channel, Quicken Loans Mortgage Services (QLMS), made waves throughout the industry when it announced it would be rebranding to Rocket Pro TPO in an effort to closer align itself with the brand that has become ever-present in the lending space.

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Loan Officers Real Estate Agent Technology Clients 294

Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Presented by: Propertybase.

Sellers 506

Sellers Real Estate Agent Real Estate Loan Officers 506

Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Presented by: Propertybase. Additionally, homes listed for sale midweek sell for an average of 1.6 days faster than homes listed on the weekend.

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Sellers Buyers Real Estate Agent Real Estate 404

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2021

Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Presented by: Propertybase. and rates go to 3.125%, what they’re saying is you have to close that loan with UWM – you locked it with them. .”

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Real Estate Agent Retail Real Estate Design 378

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

“The directory not only includes the 43,000 individual loan officers who work with us, but every mortgage broker in the country,” said Austin Niemiec, the executive vice president of Rocket Pro TPO. Presented by: PopStream. “Brokers are now featured on one of the most well-known mortgage websites in the country.

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Mortgage Loan Officers Advertising Real Estate Agent 259

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2021

There are many more moving pieces and loan originators spend a great deal of time communicating with clients and their real estate agents. They can share up to three loan options with clients on one screen to present the best options.

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Tools Clients Technology Real Estate Agent 344

Realtor

OCTOBER 16, 2023

And while there are ways to lower those costs , navigating the home loan process is extremely complicated—particularly for first-time homebuyers. “Learn about the types of loans before talking with a professional to know the right questions to ask.” “These situations often happen outside of typical office hours.”

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Mortgage Real Estate Agent Real Estate Buyers 190

Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2022

A seasoned retail and commercial banking salesman in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the 39-year-old Woodward joined Interfirst Mortgage as a loan officer in October 2020 after a recommendation from an old college friend. “I had not done first mortgage lending before, but I was familiar with the basics of real estate lending.

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Mortgage Marketing Retail Lending 519

Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2021

So too does trust — usually manifested in the relationship between a buyer/seller and a real estate agent. For those who choose not to work with agents, the trust must be transferred to the technology platform or other form of “automation” that is used in the process. . In real estate, data is king.

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Real Estate Business Valuation Technology 442

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The proper presentation can mean the difference between a quick sale and months lingering on the market. While most people choose to sell their home through a real estate agent, others feel more comfortable managing this type of situation themselves. And a big thank you to all in the real estate profession!

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Real Estate Appraisal Real Estate Agent Buyers 195

Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

If you were buying a home and the loan officer told you that they needed to get an appraisal this is what they were talking about. Hybrid Appraisal – Lastly, the hybrid appraisal is yet another alternative that the buyer might be presented with.

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Realtors Appraisal Market Value Real Estate Agent 80

PennyMac

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Here's why he thinks video marketing is essential for all real estate sales. Using videos is the fastest way a real estate agent can stand above their competitors. Here's the deal — real estate relies heavily on visuals and humans are [visually curious] by nature.

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Real Estate Marketing Real Estate Agent Agents 41

Cornerstone

MARCH 3, 2021

Here’s a local loan officer who can help. Work with a skilled real estate agent. This may be software-generated and can vary by agent. This chart paints a clearer picture: How can you make sure your home is priced to sell?

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Sellers Bracketing Buyers Inventory 55

PennyMac

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Real estate agent: A real estate agent will be able to find REO offerings from multiple lenders in your desired area. Your agent should also be able to tell you if you need to hire anyone else, such as an attorney or an inspection service, depending on your state and situation.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

As I talk with appraiser colleagues and real estate agents, I’m hearing this sentiment quite a bit. Excerpt: One of the challenges today is valuing properties in the midst of seeing fewer listings and sales. This means there aren’t as many data points to understand value. And I feel it myself.

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Appraisal Contracts Real Estate Agent Mortgage 75

Appraisal Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

Marketing to private money lenders Remember the old mortgage broker days of visiting an office and chatting with loan officers? Many referrals come from real estate agents. For example, to close their “deal” the borrower needs a bridge loan. You can do this for private money lenders, too.

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Appraisal Contracts Mortgage Marketing 67

Assurance Financial

JULY 23, 2021

If you are employed, you can present your most recent paystub or Form W-2. Once you have a basic idea of what you want, book an appointment with a real estate agent and start touring homes in your desired area. Get Ready for Loan Processing. Are you ready to start the process of getting a home loan?

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Mortgage Real Estate Agent Government Loan Officers 74

Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

After many years of reading appraisal reports, my response is “One that leaves the reader with few unanswered questions, allows the data to tell the story, keeps appraiser interventions to a minimum and is able to present a case for what a property is worth, as well as what it is not worth.”. Get started as a luxury real estate appraiser.

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Appraisal Insurance Real Estate Business 52

Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

So there’s this real estate agent — are you with me? And so Ribbon offers a suite of tools and technologies for real estate agents to use with their clients, to help them manage and write offers in unique new ways. There’s 500,000 loan officers. You’ve opened the door.

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Sellers Agents Real Estate Buyers 69