Monthly Archives: April 2021

Baird & Warner commits $215K to fair housing law scholarship

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The scholarship is named after developer John W. Baird, who championed fair housing when it was unpopular in the real estate industry to do so. Continue reading →

4 key steps to building a thriving real estate team

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Every leader has a different approach to hiring, but one thing is certain: It’s crucial to hire the right people if you want your team to be successful. One agent shares her tried-and-true method for building a team from the ground up. Continue reading →

4 tips for using Pinterest to grow your real estate business

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For real estate agents, Pinterest can be a great way to attract leads and build connections. If you’re new on the platform (or unsure how to use it to your advantage), here are a few strategies to consider. Continue reading →

How can brokerages better support teams?

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Happy teams are less likely to leave your brokerage — that’s why it’s important to make sure they have the right tools, resources and training needed to succeed. Here are a few meaningful ways brokerages can support team members and help them grow. Continue reading →

Equity gains for Black owners are progress, but more work is needed

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The home equity gains made by Black homeowners in recent years are worth celebrating, but there’s a long way to go. Here are a few ways the industry can help. Continue reading →

Cut through the noise! Video marketing strategies that work in 2021

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Do you have a video strategy? If not, now’s the time to craft a video marketing plan. Find out what some of today’s most innovative agents and brokers are doing to set their video content apart from the competition. Continue reading →

AI-powered mortgage processing: 27 options besides Google

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Google Cloud may be making waves in the world of intelligent document processing with the rollout of a purpose-built solution for the mortgage industry, Lending DocAI, but there are at least 27 technology vendors competing in the space. Continue reading →

Cash offer startup Ribbon launches appraisal protection service

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The company will now cover the difference for under-appraised homes purchased through its RibbonCash Offers service in all five of its markets. Continue reading →

Low credit scores are biggest barrier for women, minority buyers

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OJO Labs’ latest homebuyer survey found that Black homebuyers were three times more likely to have a credit score below 660, which inhibits access to down payment assistance programs and agent support. Continue reading →