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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. expected sales to go down more than 5% In the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales rose 14.5% said sales will go up more than 5%; and 25.2%

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As the market shifts to purchase, LOs get creative

Housing Wire

This advertising strategy, among a handful of others, has helped the LO connect with Russian-speaking Realtors and win the business of borrowers from former Soviet countries. “I Borrowers have called me from seeing my advertising in the stores and a couple of Realtors, too.”. trillion in 2021.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. I worked open houses, made daily calls to my database, and focused on my “sphere”.

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

At the close of 2019, the National Association of Realtors had 1.4 Online training doesn’t always work. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, new agents could attempt to build their business by “sitting” other agents’ open houses or by farming an area through door knocking. “A million members. The struggle is real.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101. Visit Website Overview The Lee Institute School of Real Estate combines professional instruction and video format training to make the concepts of the real estate business more digestible and engaging. 25 hrs livestream access.

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Gerry Bourgeois Promoted to Senior Advisor to CEO and COO

Lamacchia Realty

Gerry initially joined Lamacchia Realty as a REALTOR ® in early 2019. Gerry spent over 30 years as a REALTOR ® and closed more than 1,350 transactions over the course of his career. Selling a Home Vacant vs. Furnished: How it Impacts Open Houses. Jackie Louh. Chief Operating Officer. Read More ». October 11, 2022.

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

The question should I sell my home for sale by owner or without a Realtor® is likely one asked by every home seller with the thought of trying to save money. Buyers want to work with the best local Realtors® to help them when buying a home because it is such a large financial purchase with so many different components involved.