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Top 25 things real estate agents REALLY want for Christmas 2025

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From lumps of coal to listing wars, Carl Medford lists the things everyone in the real estate world is looking for on Christmas morning. Continue reading →

How to explain the pros and cons of AI for real estate

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As artificial intelligence remakes plans and processes, Carl Medford writes, it’s important to be transparent about how you use it to serve real estate clients. Continue reading →

CMAs fall flat — this Spotify-inspired lead gen idea wins listings

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Take a tip from the streaming platform’s Wrapped feature, Josh Ries writes, to show the value you’ve already provided throughout the year. Continue reading →

Fannie and Freddie will let more buyers off the hook for an appraisal

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Appraisal waiver programs that rely on automated valuation models will be expanded next year to allow participation by homebuyers putting less than 20 percent down. Continue reading →

5 strategies for unleashing your negotiation power in real estate 

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If you want to be a better negotiator, pace yourself, come prepared with examples in hand, and collaborate to arrive at the best possible decision for your clients, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading →

Here’s how to avoid the most-dreaded new agent question

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How long have you been an agent? Follow these simple steps on listing appointments to answer the question and turn seller leads into signed listings, writes author and trainer Bernice Ross. Continue reading →

Veros says its AVM isn’t tripped up by historical redlining boundaries

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Study finds that homes located within historically redlined neighborhoods tend to have less living space, smaller lot sizes and more variations in quality. Continue reading →

Quality control standards for AVMs may cover discrimination

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Proposed standards would include random sample testing and reviews to ensure a “high level of confidence” in the estimates produced by AVMs. Continue reading →

More tech vendors approved to support appraisal-free mortgages

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Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) is the latest technology vendor to be approved by Fannie Mae to support the new value acceptance + property data valuation process. Continue reading →

Guaranteed Rate rolls out ‘Same Day Mortgage’ nationwide

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Properties must be eligible for an appraisal waiver, and like Better’s “One Day Mortgage,” some fine print can stand in the way of getting a loan approved in 24 hours. Continue reading →