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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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Frustrated homebuyers turn to fixer-uppers

Housing Wire

After months of slogging through a string of disappointments, Patrick turned to a renovation loan and started looking at fixer-uppers. Snover said that few real estate agents suggest that buyers purchase a home with a renovation loan, sometimes because they are unfamiliar with the process — which has its complexities.

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Keller Williams wants to be a different kind of iBuyer

Housing Wire

In just the past few weeks, nonbank mortgage lenders Rocket Companies and Better.com have revealed plans to instantly buy homes from their customers and also pair their services with in-house real estate agents. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. This content is exclusively for HW+ members.

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Retirement Planning Tips for Self-Employed Real Estate Agents

McKissock

Self-employed real estate agents need to consider their financial options without the direction of a company to provide a 401(k) and contribution match. Fortunately, real estate agents have many great opportunities. How to Save for Retirement as a Real Estate Agent. Solo 401(k).

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An inside look at local housing markets across the country

Housing Wire

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. I had one home recently that needed major cosmetic renovations and it ended up get-ting multiple offers, so it is still super competitive here,” she said. Annapolis, Maryland.

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Just Put in an Offer on a Home? Here's What to Expect

Eppraisal

The other party has no obligation to respond to you, but your real estate agent can reach out to learn their motivation for declining your proposal. Your real estate agents can go back and forth multiple times until all parties agree to everything or reach an impasse. The seller can pick a different one.

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How to Price Your Home for the Current Market

Eppraisal

 Better yet, use a real estate agent to do a comparative market analysis and calculate your home’s value impartially.  This licensed professional is generally more competent to do such a valuation than most real estate agents.