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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? To answer that, we’ll take a deep dive into the differences between the many types of real estate professionals, including a real estate agent and a real estate broker. Summary What is a real estate agent? What does a real estate agent do?

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Buyers agents are not just bright smiles that open doors were the guide our clients rely on to navigate the homebuying process. Thats why having a definitive homebuying checklist is an essential part of your agent toolkit. Related article Our 19-point house-hunting checklist for real estate agents & their clients 5.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Content: Agents can include any combination of data and information. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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How to Buy Land in 8 Steps: A Guide for Investors

The Close

Buying vacant land can be a wise investment with great returns if you plan carefully and understand what’s involved. While land can be a relatively cheap and low-effort investment compared to a house, making money from it might be trickier. Check access: Make sure you have legal access to the land. It helps to be in the know.

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How to become a part-time real estate agent & get clients — fast

Housing Wire

Watch any of the glamorous pseudo-reality real estate shows on TV, and you might be tempted to become a part-time real estate agent. Most of the agents you see on TV wearing $1500 outfits work 80+ hours per week. Most of the agents in my office worked equally long hours. Most of the agents in my office worked equally long hours.

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NFT mania and the future of the home sale

Housing Wire

It also gives real estate agents ideas. Absolutely, I will offer an NFT option to sellers within the next year,” said Richard Hopen, a Compass agent in Short Hills, New Jersey. NFTs in real estate are, for the moment, a grossly impractical novelty act that, publicity aside, offer tenuous benefits to agents.

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How title companies are combating wire fraud

Housing Wire

Attempted attacks increased significantly, according to a 2022 survey by the American Land Title Association , with 46% of respondents saying their employees receive at least one email a month attempting to change wire or payoff instructions. First-time homebuyers are susceptible because this process is very complicated.

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