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30 must-have real estate text message scripts to convert leads and close deals

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In this article, we’ve gathered 30 real estate text message scripts designed to help you connect with leads, nurture relationships, and get more deals to the closing table this coming year. Use my well-worn, proven scripts below to build connection and close more deals. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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Advocus National Title starts virtual closing platform in Chicago

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has introduced GO Live, a virtual closing system designed to streamline real estate transactions for attorneys and their clients. GO Live allows attorneys to guide homebuyers through closing documents in real time, reducing errors and improving communication. Advocus National Title Insurance Co.

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Proposal would allow Freddie Mac to acquire closed-end second mortgages

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week announced a new product proposal for government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Freddie Mac that would allow the agency to purchase certain single-family, closed-end second mortgages. This is specifically designed to benefit consumers during the high rate environment, the agency said. “In

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Climate risk is rising. It calls for a rethinking of home insurance coverage

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For homeowners with conventional loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , insurance at replacement cost is mandatory, but flood insurance is only required in designated flood zones. Others say homeowners insurance wasn’t designed around catastrophe risk — it was designed around idiosyncratic storms or trees falling on roofs.

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AgentCoach.AI is deploying bots to train real estate agents

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Users can access AI bots designed to assist agents with general real estate knowledge, sales, marketing , negotiation and motivation. The company cites high home prices as a key barrier blocking agents from closing deals more effectively. Each training bot is designed to tackle one of five challenges that real estate agents may face.

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FCC says new rules for robocall and text opt-outs will take effect in April 2025

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The new guidelines are designed to make it easier for consumers to revoke consent for unwanted robocalls and texts. It also follows on actions taken by the FCC in December 2023, where the regulator moved to adopt rules that would close the “lead generator loophole” that had been used in the mortgage business.

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Dominion Financial creates AI assistants for real estate investors, mortgage brokers

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It’s technology designed to feel human.” This isn’t about automation for its own sake it’s about strengthening our role as a dependable partner, even when our physical offices are closed.”

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