Kyle Handy

MARCH 28, 2023

Finding new leads can be challenging as a real estate agent, especially in a competitive market. Traditional methods like cold calling and door-to-door prospecting are time-consuming and often yield little results. It’s easy to feel like you’re hitting a wall and not making progress. But what if there was a smarter way to find leads? What if you could connect with potential clients in a more efficient and effective way?

Title 90

Title Branding Agents Sales 90

Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2023

The financial and housing markets are still trying to sort out the banking crisis and whether we have seen the last Fed rate hike in this cycle. These events led to lower mortgage rates and increased purchase application data last week, but decreased housing inventory. Here’s a quick rundown of the last week: The 10-year yield had a Lord of Rings battle at a critical technical level, pushing mortgage rates lower at the end of the week with no real break in the bond market.

Mortgages 476

Mortgages Marketing Banks Closing 476

Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 30, 2023

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market.

Marketing 252

Marketing Sales 252

Agent Fire

MARCH 29, 2023

Millennials and Gen Z are on the brink of taking over the real estate market. How can you connect with these future sellers and buyers to make an impact? Real Estate Marketing to Millennials vs. Gen Z: What’s Next?

Marketing 92

Marketing 92

Advertisement

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

Development

Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

TorontoRealtyBlog More important now than ever before? Okay, maybe that was a stretch on my part. After all, there was a time before the Internet when an open house was the first look at a property. While the older agents in your office might not impress you with their questions about how to “do a Twitter,” or when they try to fax something on the printer, or when they put a Tide Pod in the Keurig, they are great for stories about yesteryear.

Agents 74

Agents MLS Sales As-is 74

Real Estate News

MARCH 30, 2023

In a tough year for real estate, many of the top companies and franchise brands held onto their rankings, but only a few were able to grow sales volume.

Sales 272

Sales Branding 272

Lab Coat Agents

MARCH 28, 2023

In today’s real estate market, identifying and marketing to the right audience is critical to your success. Without a clear understanding of who your potential clients are and how to interact with them, you risk wasting valuable resources targeting people who are unlikely to transact with you. This article explores how to identify your optimal audience, along with tools and tactics that will help strengthen your listing strategy through social media.

Agents 52

Agents Marketing As-is Sales 52

Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 28, 2023

Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market.

Marketing 237

Marketing 237

Housing Wire

MARCH 30, 2023

With the banking crisis spurring more talk of a recession, the question now is: What would housing credit look like in a recession? Many people predicted that the U.S. housing market would crash during the pandemic. One of the main reasons for that fear was that housing credit was about to get tight, meaning fewer people could buy homes with mortgages.

Loans 539

Loans VA loan Banks Mortgages 539

Real Estate News

MARCH 29, 2023

A judge ruled that the Moehrl suit would now cover all sellers who paid commissions to named companies over a 5-year period, plus “current and future” sellers.

300

300

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Industrial

Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

Amid an economic landscape in flux, homebuyers and sellers continue to want expert advice from real estate agents while looking to prepare for the future, and for Gen Z that means finding "green homes," according to RE/MAX.

Agents 205

Agents Brokerage Marketing 205

Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 27, 2023

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching.

262

262

Housing Wire

MARCH 30, 2023

Mortgage rates declined for the third consecutive week, sparking hope for a good homebuyers’ spring season. But while rates have dropped, the housing market has continued to be challenged by low inventory levels. Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed on Thursday that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.32% as of March 30, down 10 basis points from the previous week, mainly due to the economic uncertainty caused by bank collapses.

Marketing 526

Marketing Fixed-rate mortgage Banks Mortgages 526

Real Estate News

MARCH 29, 2023

NAR reported that February pending home sales were up 0.8% from January, making it the third consecutive month of increases.

Sales 297

Sales Marketing 297

Advertisement

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

Agents

Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

Demand for purchase loans picks up for the fourth straight week as mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2023 highs, according to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association survey released Wednesday.

Mortgages 196

Mortgages Loans Banks Marketing 196

Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 31, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more.

Closing costs 233

Closing costs Closing 233

Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2023

Agile , a Philadelphia-based fintech company focused on mortgage-backed securities (MBS), announced on Monday the execution of the mortgage industry’s first fully-automated Assignment of Trade (AOT) transaction. AOT transactions involve three counterparties — a mortgage originator, a mortgage investor, and a broker dealer — and are designed to transfer loan collateral and hedge positions to a mortgage investor.

Investor 468

Investor Technology Mortgages Loans 468

Real Estate News

MARCH 28, 2023

Millennials dominated the market in 2021, but as affordability pushed younger buyers to the sidelines, boomers took over as the top group of buyers 2022.

Marketing 265

Marketing 265

Advertisement

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

Sales

Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

Although people have mixed feelings about social media, there's no denying that it's a valuable tool for marketing your business. Find out how agent Nikki Beauchamp puts it to work effectively.

Agents 183

Agents Marketing Branding 183

Sotheby's International Real Estate

MARCH 31, 2023

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Calonge, Spain | Barcelona & Costa Brava Sotheby’s International Realty The stone-clad Costa Brava home comes with plentiful patio space and a sparkling pool. This Summery Home in Spain Makes Us Want to Put Away Our Puffer Coats for Good – Dwell $12.2M Osterville Home Is the Most Expensive Sale on Cape Cod This Year – Boston Business Journal Golf is Helping Drive the Real Estate

Sales 137

Sales 137

Housing Wire

MARCH 30, 2023

New Jersey-based Homebridge Financial Services will lay off 139 employees in June, three months after the acquisition of its retail division by CMG Mortgage, Inc. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development shows the job cuts will affect mortgage loan officers, final “docs” associates, desktop support professionals and business solutions architects, among others.

Loan Officer 435

Loan Officer Technology Loans Mortgages 435

Real Estate News

MARCH 29, 2023

When Jay Thompson needed to find a great local agent, he went looking for someone with a solid online presence and good reviews — who also responded to calls.

Agents 258

Agents 258

Advertisement

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

Brokerage

Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

Timely exploration, adoption and smart use of this technology will help real estate professionals do more with less and focus even more on creating an impeccable customer experience.

Technology 174

Technology Agents 174

GeekEstate

MARCH 29, 2023

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Perchwell] A business operating system, Perchwell, provides listing data management, search, and syndication plus collaboration solutions for residential real estate professionals and their clients. Its flagship MLS platform (which includes both a front-end and back-end system) is constructed from a myriad of public and private sources and s upports interoperability/integration a

MLS 127

MLS Residential Technology Construction 127

Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

When the 30-year fixed rate dropped for the third straight week in late March, homebuyers responded, giving a boost to mortgage applications. And, following investors’ rush into bonds after the recent bank failures earlier this month, yields moved even lower last week — and mortgage rates followed. Mortgage applications increased 2.9% week over week on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending March 24, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

Mortgages 435

Mortgages Pre-approval Banks Loan Officer 435

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.

Staging 252

Staging Marketing Agents 252

Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

Agents

Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

A judge on Wednesday granted class certification in a federal commission suit that could rock the real estate industry and impact how agents are compensated nationwide.

Industrial 167

Industrial Agents Brokerage 167

GeekEstate

MARCH 27, 2023

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Arx City] An automated underwriting and market intelligence platform, Arx City is built for real estate developers and brokers to source and conduct feasibility analysis and diligence. Arx allows customers to search for properties and development and investment projects specified to their strategy, schedule, and capital requirements.

Commercial 116

Commercial Development Sales Marketing 116

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2023

Rocket Companies has rolled out its first credit card in order to attract potential homebuyers and existing homeowners into its ecosystem amid one of the most challenging mortgage markets in decades. Those looking to buy a home can earn 5% back by using the Rocket Visa Signature Card for up to $8,000 that can be used toward closing costs and down payments.

Closing costs 435

Closing costs Finance Principal Mortgages 435

Real Estate News

MARCH 31, 2023

A Realtor.com analysis identified the best time to sell in 2023, and it's just around the corner. The report also said to expect a more typical spring season.

Agents 242

Agents 242

Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

Agents