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Remember liar loans of a decade ago? Those same people want to do away with appraisers.

Miller Samuel INC

My friend and appraisal colleague Ryan Lundquist and I authored a petition on change.org to point out the growing wreckless behavior that is enveloping the mortgage process. There’s a proposal from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury Department not to require appraisals for some mortgages under $400,000. As we say in the petition , this change can impact several groups in particular: consumers, the taxpayers, the housing market and appraisers.

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7 Thank-You Notes You Should Be Sending Your Real Estate Leads [Free Templates]

Boom Town

Sending a thank-you note is a small gesture that makes a big impact. So much so that 22% of employers are less likely to hire someone if they don’t send a thank-you note after an interview. That’s pretty compelling! So how can you use this trick to generate more business in real estate? Here are 7 opportunities for sending a thank-you note that could lead to landing a new client. 1.

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kvCORE Platform Continues to Innovate with Advanced Features to Drive Higher Conversion Rates and Agent Production

Inside Real Estate

We are pleased to announce the launch of five powerful enhancements to the kvCORE Platform, Inside Real Estate’s premier business […]. The post kvCORE Platform Continues to Innovate with Advanced Features to Drive Higher Conversion Rates and Agent Production appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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How To Build A Compounding Machine

Real Estate Finance HQ

Before I dive deep into the subject of how to build a compounding machine, let me explain exactly what my 7 year old son did after I gave him this advice. As Einstein said: If you can’t explain it to a 7 year old, you don’t understand it. My son Everest has a scrap metal business. To be more precise, he dives into dumpsters in my neighborhood looking for aluminum cans and copper wiring.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

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.

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5 Home Improvements That Will Boost Your Property Value

Windemere Selling

A home is the largest investment most people will make in their lifetime, so when it comes time to sell, homeowners often wonder what they can do to get the most return on their investment. Many have the misconception that remodeling is the way to go, but that isn’t always the case. Rather than going all-in on upgrading your home, you should know which home improvements are worth it , and which ones aren’t.

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4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got an FHA Loan

Realtor.com

Michail_Petrov-96/iStock A few years back, my husband and I got an FHA loan. At the time, we were growing out of our two-bedroom, 850-square-foot rental in St. Petersburg, FL. We had one child, one cat, and lots of stuff. In short, it was time to move. We didn’t think we were ready to buy, but a friend (it always starts with a friend, doesn’t it?

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How to Handle 11 Common Objections in Real Estate (Scripts Included)

Boom Town

Can you imagine buying a house without any hesitations or questions? There’s probably a thousand things swirling in a person’s mind when considering a real estate decision. It’s the source of many objections you hear. And no doubt, it’s challenging to deal with their resistance on a daily basis. To improve your odds at converting real estate leads, we’re going to focus on one word: Commitment.

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Inside Real Estate Launches New Live Chat Feature on Circlepix Property Websites to Increase Interactions Between Agents and Prospects

Inside Real Estate

Inside Real Estate, a leader in software solutions for the real estate industry, unveiled today a powerful new lead generation […]. The post Inside Real Estate Launches New Live Chat Feature on Circlepix Property Websites to Increase Interactions Between Agents and Prospects appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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7 Emails You Need to Send to Real Estate Leads

Boom Town

Consider the emails you’re sending to your leads. Would you open them if they appeared in your Inbox? More importantly, would you respond or visit a website? Prospects these days have an inbox full of info and offers, most of which they will consider “junk,” and delete. This is why you have to follow the best practices to help your email outshine the rest.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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5 Morning Habits of the Most Successful Real Estate Professionals

Boom Town

Rise and shine! How do you begin your day? Are you pushing the snooze button and then racing against the clock to get out the door? Or are you truly in charge of your schedule. To be successful in real estate, motivation and efficiency aren’t merely useful, they are critical. The name of the game is to move through your day with intention. To be proactive instead of reactive.

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Stop Losing Seller Leads. Work Your Farm This Way

Boom Town

You’re better than a mass-mailed recipe. Don’t risk having your brand tossed into the recycling bin. Instead, be strategic. Establish an area to farm. Market to those potential sellers. Add the leads you generate to your database. Track them over time. The first step is establishing an area to geographically farm of course. Once you’ve locked down the right target area, it’s time for some targeted, compelling marketing.

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Laurie Finkelstein Reader // Laurie Finkelstein Reader Real Estate

Boom Town

Never Compromise on Customer Experience. When it comes to success, especially in real estate, so often it’s all about transactions. It’s all about the hustle, the zeros, and making it to the top. But most of the top producers in real estate have one thing in common … they know why they do it. For Laurie, the “why” is all about the people.

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The 50/50 Social Media Strategy for Agents & Brokers

Inside Real Estate

There are plenty of ways for real estate agents and brokers to automate their posts. But there is an important […]. The post The 50/50 Social Media Strategy for Agents & Brokers appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

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.

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New kvCORE Open House App Maximizes New Business Opportunities From Open Houses

Inside Real Estate

Inside Real Estate, provider of the leading real estate software solution kvCORE Platform, is pleased to announce the launch of […]. The post New kvCORE Open House App Maximizes New Business Opportunities From Open Houses appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Inside Real Estate’s kvCORE Platform Experiences Rapid Demand And Growth Since Launch

Inside Real Estate

Inside Real Estate, leading provider of real estate technology software, is experiencing record growth since the release of its kvCORE Platform just […]. The post Inside Real Estate’s kvCORE Platform Experiences Rapid Demand And Growth Since Launch appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Team

Boom Town

Kevin Kauffman and Fred Weaver are the co-founders of one of the nation’s most successful real estate teams and companies, Group 46:10 Network. Training-focused, fast-paced, technology-driven, 46:10 has been recognized as one of the top 250 real estate teams in the nation, year after year. While the average real estate agent sells around 6 houses per year, this team has a group of specialists who sell more than one house a day, ranking them in the top 1% of all real estate agents in the United S

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5 Agent Best Practices to Dust Off Your Sphere This Spring

Inside Real Estate

Spring’s here – dust off your sphere! Your sphere of influence (SOI) is more than just a catalog of people […]. The post 5 Agent Best Practices to Dust Off Your Sphere This Spring appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

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.

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3 Key Strategies for Being a Better Leader in Real Estate, with Doug Edrington

Boom Town

If there’s one thing Doug Edrington knows, it’s how to lead a team. Doug recently opened his own Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Brokerage, J Douglas Properties, and runs (with no shortage of success), The Edrington Team. Last year his team sold 491 houses. And when he’s not busy being a top producer, he is also a Tom Ferry Coach. In a recent visit to BoomTown , Doug shared some of his recent experiences and expertise when it comes to building a sustainable business and being a

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Pros, Cons, and Best Practices of a ‘Guaranteed Sold’ Program

Boom Town

A guaranteed sale is attention-grabbing, providing an immediate sense of security for the seller. At face value, as an agent, it gives you a leg up on the competition. It shows the seller, “Look, I’m so confident that I can sell your house, I’m willing to buy it if I cant.” Sounds pretty good, right? Well, the downside is it’s gimmicky reputation.

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Keeping Your Sphere of Influence Warm When the Real Estate Market Cools

Inside Real Estate

As certain as geese flying south for the winter, you can depend on the real estate market slowing down after […]. The post Keeping Your Sphere of Influence Warm When the Real Estate Market Cools appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Bloomberg Markets TV: December 18, 2018, Amazon HQ2

Miller Samuel INC

As always, I had a wonderful conversion with Vonnie Quinn, anchor of Bloomberg TV's Markets today. It was a long interview where we discussed national and NYC metric trends. The following portion covered the Amazon HQ2 story in Long Island City, NY.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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.

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Elliman Magazine Winter 2019 - Market Update

Miller Samuel INC

The Winter 2019 Issue of Elliman Magazine was just released. I provided a two-page spread showing various market tidbits on random U.S. markets where Douglas Elliman has a footprint. The magazine is well done and a good aspirational read. [click to expand].

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Manhattan Residential Vacancy Rate Isn't Seasonal?

Miller Samuel INC

Since housing market trends are all about seasonality, I thought it was interesting that the Manhattan residential vacancy rate seems devoid of such patterns. What am I missing here?

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Yahoo Finance TV 12-4-2018 - Toll Brothers & Banking Conditions in Real Estate

Miller Samuel INC

I was invited by Julie Hyman at Yahoo Finance TV for a discussion on the weakening luxury housing market and some other topics of interest. I've known her for years, after a long run at Bloomberg TV, and am excited about her new opportunity at Yahoo. When I arrived at the studio, the stock market was being battered (down by over 400 points at the time of this broadcast) by the conflicting interpretations of the recent US/China tariff talks and the results Toll Brothers analyst call.

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Bloomberg Markets TV: September 11, 2018, Looking back at 9/11 and the Financial Crisis

Miller Samuel INC

I had a nice reflective discussion with Scarlet Fu and Caroline Hyde, reflecting on two milestones in New York City - 9/11 and the financial crisis. Miller Samuel CEO Says Credit Conditions Haven't Normalized Since Lehman. September 11th, 2018, 3:48 PM EDT. Jonathan Miller, president and chief executive officer of Miller Samuel Inc., takes a look at the state of the U.S. housing market 10 years after the financial crisis of 2008.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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.