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Opinion: Sitzer/Burnett decision presents an uncertain future for buyer agents

Housing Wire

Savvy sellers are consumers who will choose to have a seller agent complete a basic MLS listing, then take the process into their own hands by fielding orders directly from buyers rather than give 3% to have offers brought to them. Smart loan officers will offer to work directly with listing agents to vet offers and provide pre-approvals.

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Roof AI powers its sales assistant with OpenAI technology

Housing Wire

For specific questions such as ‘What’s the difference between pre-approval and a prequalification?’, We chose Roof AI for its seamless integration with the MLS. “We have expanded our capabilities to better answer questions about properties, neighborhoods and the real estate process.,” They don’t need to do that anymore.”

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How online auctions deliver on the promise of pre-foreclosure sales

Housing Wire

The great promise of short sales and other distressed pre-foreclosure sales as a foreclosure alternative is most fully realized in a competitive and transparent online auction marketplace, according to recent data from the Auction.com Market Validation Program (MVP) for pre-foreclosure sales. Pre-Foreclosure Potential.

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

Housing Wire

In Florida, getting licensed as a real estate agent begins with the completion of an approved 63-hour Sales Associate prelicensing course. Self-paced online Gold Coast School $263 Classroom, livestream, or online MLS Campus Real Estate School $83.88 out of 5.

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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

Agents listing older or more rundown homes will frequently leave notes in the MLS saying that the home will not pass VA appraisal and therefore they are not accepting any VA offers. This, however, doesn’t stop VA buyers from submitting an offer on the home. That never happens when a VA loan is involved.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. After you complete all six courses, you’ll have to take and pass the pre-license course final exam. That’s a longer program than in most states. How much exactly?

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Save time with pre-written newsletters from Market Leader Don’t have time to write three or more newsletters every month? Check out some fantastic pre-built designs on sites like Canva or Etsy. Market Leaders advanced newsletter automation tool can help. Need some great ideas? Brand consistency helps build your brand identity.