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Opinion: Reframing the American Dream of homeownership

Housing Wire

The role of real estate and mortgage professionals In times like these, the role of real estate agents , brokerage owners and lenders becomes even more critical. The question is whether it is becoming less attainable or merely obscured by market noise and confusion.

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How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs

Housing Wire

Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors in all things related to mortgage, insurance, moving, renovating and new home transitioning.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Requirements to get your real estate license in Texas Getting your real estate license in Texas comes down to fulfilling your qualifying education requirement, applying for your license, getting your background check, taking and passing the exam, and finding a sponsoring brokerage. How much exactly?

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

Ready to find a real estate brokerage? To select the best brokerage for you, here are four things to consider: 1. The size and culture Do you want to join a bigger brokerage with an expansive network or do you prefer a boutique brokerage with a local vibe?

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Is a Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter Necessary to Make an Offer on a House?

Realtor.com

. “While you do not ‘need’ a pre-approval letter from your lender in order for your offer to be accepted, I highly recommend all of my buyers present it,” says Denise Shur , a Realtor® with 1:1 Realty in San Jose, CA. ” What is mortgage pre-approval? .” ” What is mortgage pre-approval?

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6 best online real estate courses in New York (NY) for 2024

Housing Wire

Delivery methods: All of the CE Shop’s New York real estate pre‑licensing courses are optimized for a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The online school offers daily recruiting sessions by top brokerage firms and lifetime assistance in helping you attain a sponsoring broker. The NY-based school’s only focus is New York real estate.

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The Best 6 Real Estate AI Tools for 2025

The Close

month Visit Lone Wolf IDX integrations and custom market report generation $99/month Visit Agent Image ISA team support for pre-qualification of leads $399/month Visit Offrs AI-powered virtual staging $19.99/month, Anyone who wants to be an expert on listing marketing and image rendering can use this software.

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