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Midwest housing markets good for first-time homebuyers: Zillow

Housing Wire

The number of first-time homebuyers made up 32% of all buyers in 2023, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors. Against that backdrop, Zillow identified prime markets for first-time homebuyers , and half of them were nestled in the Midwest.

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Tom Ferry launches AI coaching chatbot TomAI

Housing Wire

The firm describes TomAI as a “version of ChatGPT trained on 20+ years proven-effective real estate strategy from hundreds of the industry’s leading coaches and thousands of market-dominating agents.” A beta version of the tool launched in August 2023 for Tom Ferry coaching clients.

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Lynn Walsh, Top Producing REALTOR® Joins Lamacchia Realty

Lamacchia Realty

With Lynn comes local expertise of her hometown in Lunenburg where she has been the number one REALTOR since 2019, and all surrounding areas in north central Massachusetts. With her skillset, work ethic and warmth with her clients, I can’t wait to see her business skyrocket with all the tools, services, and marketing we have to offer.

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Brokerage executives double down on their lead generation strategies

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, a customer relationship management system, along with experts in marketing, sales and other areas, are designed to support these teams, he said. “If Djon Luxury Real Estate is expanding its sell-side business, training buyer-side real estate agents on the necessary contracts and selling their value to the consumer.

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LendingPulse Q2 2023 survey: Mortgage pros share their biggest concerns, market outlook

Housing Wire

None of the surveyed mortgage professionals said staff cuts caused decreased ability to close loans and lack of training were the challenges they faced. LenderPulse requests surveys from 24,000 mortgage professionals across the country on market trends and lender opportunities and challenges. Of the 155 completed surveys, 32.3%

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The best real estate podcasts for agents and brokers in 2024

Housing Wire

Whether you’re looking to stay informed or motivated, gain market insights, or learn strategies from the masters — our list of the best real estate podcasts for agents can help you level up your business in 2024. Their sibling podcast, NAR’s Real Estate Today , is not directly for REALTORS, but it takes an intriguing look at industry trends.

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CRMLS will use CubiCasa’s floor plan creation tools

Housing Wire

With this new partnership, CRMLS and CubiCasa say they will deliver more value to consumers through digital floor plans, and help create a more organized and transparent real estate market. “With our CubiCasa partnership, we can influence market adoption of floor plans thanks to their easy-to-use technology and valuable data outputs.”

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