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Opinion: Customer service is a lender’s greatest strength

Housing Wire

As lenders, we know these things to be true not just within the context of a recent market report — we see it happening every day on the ground, in the weeds with homebuyers, real estate agents and partners. They know the homebuying process right now is going to be more challenging both logistically and financially.

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Agent vs. REALTOR®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

AGENT VS. REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. What many consumers don’t realize is there are some key distinctions of a REALTOR® that will benefit them in their real estate endeavors.

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3 Time Management Strategies Real Estate Pros Use to Get Ahead

McKissock

As part of our contributor series, John Walker talks about his best time management strategies for real estate agents and brokers. . Real estate is an industry that attracts a lot of entrepreneurs, self-starters, and big dreamers. FREE GUIDE : Learn how to earn more with our free Real Estate Agent Income Guide.

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VA official talks future of partial claims and revamping its reputation

Housing Wire

The perception of VA loans as risky and logistically complicated — even if an outdated view — continues to impact the competitiveness of the borrowers it serves. We now will have our first training group that will be intensely focused on just spreading the word, getting information out to lenders, veterans and real estate agents.

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Private Investors Seeking Retail Real Estate

McKissock

As a real estate agent, you want to understand what this increase in commercial real estate purchases means and how it might impact your business practices. 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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How to Unlock Potential with Real Estate Software for Investors

Listing Spark

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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How For Sale by Owner Is Changing in Texas

Listing Spark

If you’re a typical home seller offering a 3% commission to your listing agent, that’s a median cost of $11,172 or $14,037, respectively. There are valuable services that real estate agents provide, such as advertising the property, listing it on the MLS, handling the title process, and negotiating deals.