Easy Agent Pro
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Developing a real estate holiday lead generation plan takes a bit of strategy and acknowledgement that it’s not the most prolific time of the year. When it comes to running your real estate leads and attracting new business, it’s important to use your time as wisely as possible. Sometimes this means focusing on different methods to increase lead generation during the holidays and going forward.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Selling a house isn’t something most people do on a regular basis, so it’s easy to make mistakes that can cost you time and money. While your real estate agent will be able to guide you through the entire process and help you avoid those mistakes, it helps if you come into the process and relationship with your agent knowing a thing or two. Here are 14 real estate tip memes to help you gain some valuable insight ahead of time, and help you sell your house quickly and for top dollar!
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Maximum Exposure Real Estate
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Hot Tips For Selling Your Condominium Would you like some of the best tips for selling a condo? Whether it is a buyer’s or seller’s market, condo owners always want to sell. But selling a condo is not usually as simple as putting a sign-up. It takes a lot of work to sell quickly and […]. The post How to Sell a Condo Fast appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Realty Biz
DECEMBER 3, 2022
How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill. Challenging your property tax assessment isn't easy, but it will be worth it if you win a significant tax break. You will never know until you give the appeal process a shot. Did you just receive your property tax bill in the mail and were shocked at the amount of taxes you're being charged? You're not alone. Many folks feel precisely the way you do.
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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.
Real Trends
DECEMBER 5, 2022
At the beginning of the year, interest rates were at an all-time low. It was a sellers’ market with buyers competing for homes that would sell for way above the asking rate. More recently, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to counter inflation. Although rates are still low, the increase has some buyers getting cold feet. The market has slowed considerably.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2022
I have been part of the mortgage banking industry since 1983 — 39 years to date through different housing markets. And while my more recent roles were more senior in stature, my mind tends to think like I did when I was a top loan originator in Denver back in the very beginning. In fact, it was the skills I developed selling loans that helped develop my ability to influence policy leaders and others in industry during my time as Federal Housing Commissioner and as CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Ass
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Eye on Housing
DECEMBER 5, 2022
In November of 2022, 36 percent of single-family home builders reported reducing their prices, and 59 percent were offering special sales incentives. These percentages may seem relatively high—and in fact they have increased significantly since July of this year—but they are nowhere near as high as they were during the 2007-2008 financial crisis. Questions on sales incentives have been a.
Mandrona Group
DECEMBER 5, 2022
When you need to sell your home, your mind is often focused on where you are moving to and the. Read More.
The Close
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Since choosing the wrong real estate coach can be an expensive mistake, we crunched the numbers to find the best real estate coaches and programs in the industry for 2023. We ranked real estate coaches by reputation, cost, and which kind of agent we think they’ll work best for. We also include sample training materials like scripts and videos to help you make the right choice for your career.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Since the weaker CPI data was released in November, bond yields and mortgage rates have been heading lower. The question then was: What would lower mortgage rates do to this data? Now, with five weeks of data in front of us, we can say they have stabilized the market. Purchase application data came out on Wednesday and the week-to-week data was down 3%, breaking the streak of four straight weeks of growth.
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.
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Some Highlights. If you’re planning to make a move but aren’t sure if now’s the right time, here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t wait to sell your house. The supply of homes for sale, while growing, is still low today. Plus, serious buyers are out looking right now, and many are hoping to avoid falling into the rental trap for another year. Reach out to a real estate professional to determine if selling your house before the new year is the right move for you.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Tips to Get The Best Mortgage Rate Do you want to know how to get the best mortgage rate for an upcoming home purchase? Getting the best rate on your mortgage is a significant concern for any home buyer. Everyone wants to get the lowest mortgage interest rate possible! When you consider that only a […]. The post How to Get The Best Mortgage Rate appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Canada’s mortgage stress tests seemed excessive last year, but they were insufficient. The recent Bank of Canada (BoC) rate hike pushed a number of variable rate borrowers above their stress test rate. BMO warns these borrowers haven’t been risk-tested for the current environment. Canadian Mortgage Borrowers Haven’t Been Stress Tested For Rates This High The […].
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 6, 2022
After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual growth rate in most counties for single-family building jumped from mid-single digit annual growth rates to yearly growth rates in the teens to even high-30% range. However, that has changed in recent months. Single-family building in large metro outlying counties and exurban areas has waned in the last 12 months, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) for the third quarter of 2022. .
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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.
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 7, 2022
There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Disclosure of Haunted Homes, Paranormal, Ghosts, and Murder Do you need to disclose stigmatized properties? A stigmatized property always brings out lively discussions among buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. Whenever Halloween rolls around, it is a perfect time to discuss one of the more ghoulish issues in real estate disclosure laws. Do you need […].
Realty Biz
DECEMBER 5, 2022
One of the most vital phases of buying a house is having it inspected. Home inspections over the last few years were few and far between. The crazy hot seller's market forced many home buyers into forgoing their inspection. With bidding wars being the norm and not the exception, many buyers were waiving their inspection to strengthen their offer. Things are starting to change in many real estate markets around the country.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2022
HW Media , publisher of HousingWire , RealTrends and Reverse Mortgage Daily , announced today that it has closed on the strategic acquisition of Altos Research , the premier resource for real-time real estate data, providing weekly market statistics, analysis and reporting for 99% of the zip codes in the U.S. HW Media is focused on building a mission-critical resource that enables housing market professionals to make better decisions, stay informed and engaged, and grow their businesses.
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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.
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 5, 2022
There’s no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
DECEMBER 7, 2022
When you are buying or selling a home, it is common to encounter complications – unexpected or unpreventable circumstances that can stall the sale. Complications are especially common when the buyer is getting financing for the house, as the loan process brings in a whole additional organization, the lender, that must be accommodated and must […].
Realty Biz
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Most people need to get help from a lender to buy a home, and applying for a loan can be difficult at times. Getting a mortgage in the current conditions, where interest rates have risen quickly, hasn't made the situation any easier. While it might be more difficult to get a mortgage, it is, of course, still possible, but you might need to prepare more carefully.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Margin compression, higher mortgage rates, and a purchase-focused market are dictating more sales process control among loan officers and fewer layers of bureaucracy in retail lenders. This change will create a disruption from the cookie-cutter, non-personalized model, Brian Covey, former vice president of regional production at loanDepot , who took on an executive vice president position at a boutique lender Revolution Mortgage , said.
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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.
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 8, 2022
There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (6) Buyers got on a roller coaster in January 2022 and stayed strapped in for the real estate market loops throughout the year. Mortgage rates were low, then soared to a 20-year high of 7.08% before dipping again. Median national list prices rose to a historic $450,000 , and then they, too, began to fall.
Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 9, 2022
A global real estate bubble was brewing, and regulators are only now catching onto why it’s an issue. This week notes from the General Board of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) annual meeting were released. The notes reveal members are concerned that inflated home prices present a systemic risk to the EU economy. Steep […]. The post EU Watchdog Warns of Real Estate Risk, Up To 90% Overvalued appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s TECH100 award are open now through Friday, December 23, 2022. Click here to nominate your organization. As the housing market continues to throw curveballs, easy access to reliable real estate data has become a linchpin for housing professionals as they attempt to navigate an ever-changing market.
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.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
DECEMBER 7, 2022
What is an Escrow Holdback? There are few situations more exciting than closing on your new home. You and your family are eagerly awaiting the moment when you can sign the paperwork and take possession of your new residence, a place where you can finally rest easy and enjoy all the benefits of ownership. But […]. The post What is an Escrow Holdback Agreement appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
The Close
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Real estate negotiation sounds easy on paper, but in practice even small mistakes can sink deals. You need to understand psychology, strategy, and a shifting market to get the best outcome for your clients. Not easy! That’s why we decided to update this guide to real estate negotiation. In this update, we worked with industry luminary Ryan Serhant and top agents from Douglas Elliman to add in their best negotiation strategies for 2023.
Real Trends
DECEMBER 5, 2022
“A lot of agents hire a social media professional to ‘do social media for them.’ I think that is a mistake,” says Katie Lance , CEO and Founder of Katie Lance Consulting. Lance specializes in social media marketing and content strategy for real estate and mortgage companies, and is the author of “Get Social Smart.” . “Social media is social — it’s like a dinner party!
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Lending standards loosened in November for the first time in nine months as mortgage rates remaining elevated and the housing market slowed further, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said on Thursday. The MCAI rose by 1.4% to 103.4 in November, according to the MBA. An increase in the MCAI – benchmarked to 100 – indicates that lending standards are loosening while a decrease in the index is indicative of tightening credit.
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.
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