Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2024

Redfin is expanding its Redfin Next agent payment plan into 25 new markets starting in August 2024. Agents on the Redfin Next payment plan are W-2 employees who receive benefits, including health care, 401(k) matches, mileage, dues, technology tools and team support. Louis; and Virginia.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2024

real estate brokerage Compass announced Wednesday that it has hired Hal Bennett, a high-producing agent based in the Seattle area. Bennett formerly worked with Redfin , where he was recognized by RealTrends among the top-producing agents in the state of Washington in 2023. Bennett ranked No. 16 in the state with 63 sides and was No.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In fact, Charlotte’s continued growth and relatively limited inventory have intensified the race to secure listings and represent buyers, putting a spotlight on top-performing agents with the ability to deliver results to buyers and sellers alike. In this type of environment, the cream rises to the top. million in annual sales.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Ashley Terrell, chief revenue officer at Milestones , about the value of real estate agents and why it is critical for the industry to start helping buyers’ agents justify their value not only during the 30-60 day transaction period but through the 7-10 year period of homeownership. What’s driving this?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Real estate agents gathered at the Palladium Theater in New York City’s Times Square on Thursday to learn networking and lead generation strategies from some of the nation’s top luxury real estate agents at the Goldbar Live conference. told attendees from the Palladium stage. For some people, it is at temple or at church.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

Real estate companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve agent productivity, which they believe will be even more necessary due to changes to their commission structure — mainly on the buyer’s side. In June, the company launched a real estate assistantt, KWIQ , that is powered by generative AI.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

As I embark on the next stage of my career, it’s more important than ever to surround myself with people who want to help drive positive change for real estate professionals and consumers,” Hammond said in a statement. . According to their announcement, the three veteran agents plan to grow the team throughout the southeastern U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

These housing professionals have been gaming out the potential impact on buyers’ agents – a significant source of referrals. Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Facing a challenging housing market can be daunting for agents and loan officers alike. I’ve seen every market shift imaginable as an agent, team leader and executive in the brokerage , mortgage and proptech space. These are the mindset and actions that set successful agents and loan officers apart in a down market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I’ll show you what it takes to succeed as a luxury real estate agent in any market. In this market, clients aren’t just buying a home; they’re investing in a lifestyle that reflects their status, tastes, and aspirations Top 5 expert tips for success as a luxury real estate agent Currently listed by Kayla Lee for $5.95

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Real Estate News

MARCH 30, 2023

Agents surveyed for NAR's Profile of Home Staging reported that staged homes can sell faster and for more money, even in a sellers market.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The data are sobering: The Agent Movement Index , the number of experienced Realtors switching brokerages each month, was at its lowest level since 2016. The number of agents switching brokerages is ticking upward and markets are stabilizing across the country. If you want to learn how to recruit agents, now is the time.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

But there was no anxiety inside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, the cavernous venue hosting the summit that feels almost cramped due to the hundreds of real estate agents at the event. Instead, agents view the rule changes as an opportunity to better serve their buyers and sellers. It just doesn’t. So I love that.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2024

With the industry quickly changing and the market conditions that we are facing, the impact of both having this strong network of our affiliated agents and brokers, but also the power of the scale of our organization behind them is really evident. I have also learned a lot about the power of scale.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, the tactical approach of regular check-ins and focusing on retention as a cornerstone of fortifying your real estate agent ranks is often underestimated or overlooked. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average tenure of an agent with a brokerage is six years.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

for purchase mortgage origination, and he is taking the stage at HW Annual. Register Weaver spoke with HousingWire to share his excitement for HW Annual and give attendees a sneak peak at the t opics he’ll discuss on stage. My customer is the real estate agent. Weaver is the No. 1 LO in the U.S. I know who my customer is.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Long known for its salaried compensation for agents, Redfin is trying a new pay model in two of the nation’s largest housing markets to help boost its market share. According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman , the other aim of this change is to create million-dollar agents. “We

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

OJO Labs has launched the OJO Select Network, an agent referral program that matches top performing agents with ready homebuyers or sellers based on an understanding of the agent’s skill set and the consumer’s needs. A member of the OJO Concierge team supports both the consumer and agent throughout their journey.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Successful listing agents know that the key to securing a listing is preparation. Proactive agents do the work ahead of time and know what to expect going into every listing appointment. ask this at the end of the appointment) “I understand you’re interviewing several agents. Several pens. Business cards.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

Under the terms of the settlement, agents will no longer be allowed to share their seller’s offers of buyer broker compensation on an MLS. For Lamacchia, it is essential that his agents and brokers are able to clearly explain and communicate about the forms they are asking clients to sign. And the agents are scared,” Lamacchia said.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

There are fewer transactions because our agents have that kind of insight track of consumer needs and preferences when it comes to home. We’ve traveled together, met with brokers and agents, and I will continue to lean on her as I need. What are you hoping your time on stage accomplishes?

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2024

HousingWire recently caught up with Austin to discuss leadership through these challenging times, as well as the current struggles facing agents and brokers. It is an uphill battle going from an environment where agents feel too busy to take a vacation to now this feast-or-famine situation that we have because there is such little inventory.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The client can find their own appraiser, or real estate agents can recommend appraisers they have worked with before. How a real estate agent can help You’ve already provided pricing support and completed a comparative market analysis for your clients, but there’s still work to be done during the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For decades, referrals have been the backbone of a real estate agents business. But in an era where nearly everything begins with a Google search, the way buyers connect with agents has changed dramatically. Buyers are increasingly conducting their own online review of prospective agents before choosing one.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Call other agents that you have a relationship with that may not want to or can’t hold their own open houses. I know a lot of agents who hold open houses from 9 a.m. I know you work with other agents and can’t give me everything. This is the month for heavy lead generation to set the stage for the year ahead.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And with millennials emerging as the largest generation of homebuyers in today’s market, comprising 28% of all homebuyers, real estate agents need to master social media or they might miss out. Sixty percent of agents surveyed believe that social media provides higher quality leads than the MLS.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The power of branding in real estate In the real estate world, there’s a prevailing belief that “You are the brand” as an agent. What if another agent, team leader, or broker has already used your brand name and/or logo to start a business in that market? Secondly, a federal trademark registration helps protect your brand as you scale.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

While a real estate agent’s commission is one of the most expensive costs, it definitely isn’t the only one. From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process. Staging Costs. Are you thinking about selling your home? Real Estate Commission.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

We share some open house ideas to help you do just that, taking you through the planning, staging, marketing, hosting and follow-up for your open house events. If you can’t nab listings like this, offer to sit open house events for busy agents at your brokerage who DO have listings in the areas you aspire to work in.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2023

Gary Keller took to the stage at the 2023 Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp in Austin, Texas , Tuesday morning with his usual bravado: a black-and-white video featuring his favorite animal, the buffalo , in a thunderstorm, alongside a motivational message for agents. “We are the storm,” the text read.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Real estate agents now have a new tool to remove these distraction from home staging photos — and no, it’s not Apple Intelligence. Defurnish is one of a number of new tools Matterport rolled out this week as the company seeks to improve how agents market properties.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We usually represent the sell side of the deal and work with firms that range in size from small, one-office, 10-agent shops to the largest in the nation. This includes financials, organizational documents, agent productivity reports, operating metrics, vendor contracts, lease agreements, employment agreements, insurance documents, and more.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2021

Staging your home — or making it look as appealing and move-in ready as possible — can make a huge impact on its marketability. In fact, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors, over half of seller’s agents say staging either slightly or greatly decreases a property’s time on the market. . Another perk?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Just hours after announcing his firm’s acquisition of 3D scanning firm Matterport , CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance took to the stage in Scottsdale, Arizona, at HousingWire ’s annual conference, The Gathering , to discuss the news. In turn, this will allow agents to provide even more value to their clients. Brands matter.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2020

billion in VC funding, is looking to bring aboard real estate agents in Phoenix, Arizona, to support its “Home Reserve” iBuying platform, according to Inman , which spotted a jobs posting Friday morning. The firm is testing two different models with agents in Phoenix, the spokesperson said. The company, armed with $1.5

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