Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2021

Zillow, for years, made money selling leads to real estate agents, a practice that agents like Herrera already felt ambivalent toward. The post Where real estate agents fit into Zillow’s grand vision appeared first on HousingWire. But Zillow has changed.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 464

Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

But the session did not reach a looming inflection point for real estate agents: Whether they must tell homebuyers what commission percentage they stand to make. At issue is unprecedented transparency required out of real estate agents. The NAR says that the matter is now in the Justice Department’s hands.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Realtors 432

Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network , or FinCEN, is floating a proposed anti-money laundering rule that could impose reporting mandates on a broad swath of professionals in the residential real estate market, including real estate agents, brokers, attorneys, title insurance companies and settlement agents.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Insurance 453

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

cities determined that Seattle is the top market for real estate agents to currently work in, and Corpus Christi, Texas, was deemed the worst. In studying the cities, two factors were considered — job opportunity and competition, and real estate market health. A recent WalletHub study of 179 U.S.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Housing Market 408

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2021

Amy Kong of Trust Real Estate hosts open houses where people ask, “Where is the agent?”. These are instances of racism experienced by Hispanic, Black and Asian real estate agents. But they point to something more specific – homebuyers and sellers surprised to interact with a non-white real estate agent.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Realtors 395

Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. In addition, according to the NAR 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report , 87% of buyers who recently purchased homes did so through a real estate agent or broker, up from 69% in 2001. Real estate agents are busier than ever.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 394

Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

The ideal real estate agent-lender relationship is symbiotic: the agent earns trust with their borrowers by connecting them with a great lending resource, while the lender receives a steady stream of business from the agent. Still, lenders are wise to cultivate rapport with real estate agents.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Lending 435

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Low inventory means fewer choices for homebuyers, but for years enterprising real estate agents have worked around tight market conditions by searching for off-market homes that fit their clients’ specifications. The post DropOffer wants real estate agents to go off-market appeared first on HousingWire.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Marketing 414

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Beginning a career as a real estate agent is an exciting time. That’s why new agents shouldn’t miss these three panels at HW Annual that will set you up for a long, successful career. . Real estate agents will learn about the tech to keep their real estate business on the cutting edge.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Loan Officers 327

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

That means you’ve been thinking about real estate agents…a lot. The purchase money mortgage transaction begins with the real estate sales contract and that’s not something our industry controls. It’s the real estate agent who has the consumer’s trust at this point. You can be part of it.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Lending 395

Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

A new report by RE/MAX explores what's most important to today’s homebuyers and sellers, from their criteria for choosing a real estate agent to their adaptability for the future. The findings are valuable intelligence for agents and brokers alike.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Sellers 167

Inman

MAY 10, 2023

Overspending is a significant challenge that almost every real estate agent has to face. However, with the right strategies and practices in place, you can rein in your spending and significantly grow your profits.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Marketing 160

Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

All real estate agents are not created equal. There are different types of agents just as there are different types of transactions and many different areas of specialization.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents 155

Inman

MAY 10, 2023

Preparing your first real estate agent business plan takes time, effort and research. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be long or complicated, just specific enough to outline what you want to accomplish. A well-prepared business plan will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Business 160

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

No matter how experienced a real estate agent is, he or she relies on leads for business growth. The post What conversion rate should real estate agents expect when they purchase leads? What about the other 97% to 99% – the consumers who expressed interest but aren’t ready to purchase right now?

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Realtors 413

Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2020

As Americans ditch urban cores for roomier abodes in the suburbs, real estate agents say the list of must-haves has changed: buyers are looking for pools, home offices and makeshift learning centers. Real estate agents dish on the latest must-have amenities appeared first on HousingWire.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Realty 497

Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2021

The post The DOJ vs. NAR: What’s the impact to real estate agents? Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. Become a member today. Already a member? appeared first on HousingWire.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 448

Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

The post The activities RESPA allows real estate agents to perform appeared first on HousingWire. To contact the author of this story: Lyle Solomon at lyles.esq@ovlg.com. To contact the editor responsible for this story: Tracey Velt at tvelt@realtrends.com.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Mortgage 283

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

On Wednesday, real estate tech company Zigzy launched beta testing of Townify, a solution that enables real estate agents to host virtual open houses , which has become a necessity in a time when we are told to remain socially distant, the company said in a release. Additionally, 75% of U.S.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Open Houses 308

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Get $75 off your initial membership with coupon code “intro75” The post Side’s Guy Gal on championing the high-volume real estate agent appeared first on HousingWire. HW+ includes weekly long-form digital content, HousingWire Magazine, access to HousingStack, and free admission to all HousingWire virtual events.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 414

Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2021

The severe lack of inventory in today’s housing market has been a source of stress for home buyers and real estate agents alike. HousingWire sat down with Realtor.com CEO David Doctorow to learn how agents and brokers can alleviate some of the frustrations their clients are facing.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Marketing 420

Inman

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

All across the country, real estate agents are posting positive signs of change from the trenches and revealing they're suddenly dealing with packed open houses and intensifying bidding wars.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Open Houses 148

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The post No seasonal slowdown this year as real estate agents report a busier-than-usual fall appeared first on HousingWire. Well, we get calls all the time, from different parts of the country more so than I have ever seen wanting to move down here.”.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Realtors 546

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In 2018, real estate agent Luis Robledo received a lead for a potential buyer looking to live in Venice Beach, California. The lead had come through Ylopo, a real estate digital marketing solution that aims to help agents find more clients while simultaneously building their brand and team.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Realty 279

Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

The pandemic definitely changed the real estate market ,” Todd Alperin, a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group agent based in Southern New Hampshire, said.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” ” What do you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process? Was the seller highly motivated?

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Appraisal Agents 97

Hank Miller Team

JANUARY 16, 2023

Prices and inventory of course, but the massive influx of "hobby agents" over this period was a lesser covered negative result. The number of real estate agents soared to record highs, as did buyer remorse and complaints. YES, but the devil is in the details of the brokerage agreements.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 98

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The loan pre-qualification step is an area that almost all parties need for a successful outcome (consumers, real estate agents, loan officers, insurance agents). The post How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs appeared first on HousingWire.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Loan Officers 264

McKissock

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Maybe you don’t want to work with a real estate agent to try and save some money, or you just think it won’t make much of a difference. If you’re trying to sell your home you really do need to consider all your options to make your sale a success and that includes using a real estate agent.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Buyers 105

The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When you think of the terms commercial real estate agent, broker, or realtor, do you use them interchangeably? We often give a name to someone who helps clients buy or sell commercial real estate without considering each unique position, their responsibilities, education, certification or licensing, and expertise.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Realtors Agents 78

McKissock

JUNE 21, 2022

Being a real estate agent can be really hard. Finding a client the perfect home or selling a property for a family desperate to move—not to mention the financial rewards that come with being a great agent—all feel wonderful. As a real estate agent, you are in the service industry. Shut up and listen!

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Architecture 94

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. But the owner felt that a real estate agent could do the same type of valuation as an appraiser. And the agent they initially used was less expensive than hiring a certified appraiser.

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Appraisal Real Estate Agent Real Estate Property Appraisal 273

McKissock

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Email him your real estate news ideas at jdoris@rismedia.com. For the latest real estate news and trends , bookmark RISMedia.com. The post Productivity Hacks For Real Estate Agents appeared first on McKissock Learning. About the Author: Jameson Doris is RISMedia’s blog and social media editor.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Open Houses 84

McKissock

MARCH 29, 2022

Tax season is in full swing and if you’re in real estate it’s useful to brush up on specific tax tips for real estate agents. Important tax tips for real estate agents to remember. We asked real estate and tax professionals across the country for their very best tax tips.

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McKissock

APRIL 25, 2022

Want your real estate career to make an impact on your local community? There are ways real estate agents can give back and serve people in need. Through real estate charities and some creative thinking you can use your career to help others—you might meet some like-minded real estate agents while doing it, too.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 75

McKissock

AUGUST 29, 2022

Some of the best real estate agents in the business today know how important it can be to go outside your comfort zone in order to keep — and retain — profitable clients. Here are ways that top-performing agents and brokers suggest getting outside your comfort zone. What the best real estate agents have in common.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 82

Inman

MAY 11, 2023

A well-crafted CTA can make the difference between a lead and a sale, so put the time and effort into creating a powerful one that drives action and achieves your desired outcomes.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Marketing 152