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Rocket, Mr. Cooper merger OK’d by Fannie and Freddie regulator

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A green light from the Federal Housing Finance Agency and antitrust regulators sets the stage for a Sept. 3 vote by Mr. Cooper shareholders on $9.4 billion mega merger. Continue reading →

10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues

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Buying or selling a property is a big decision, coach Darryl Davis writes, and giving clients the time and space they need to make their decision is important. Continue reading →

4 smart ways to use Zillow’s tools to level up your brand

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Leverage Zillow’s built-in tools to stand out, build trust and win more clients — without adding hours to your day. Continue reading →

Rocket offers preferred mortgage pricing for Redfin-linked deals

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With closure of merger, homebuyers get temporary rate buydown or up to $6,000 in lender credits from Rocket Mortgage when the buyer or seller is represented by a Redfin agent. Continue reading →

Rocket reorganizes to close Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper on deck

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By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing — Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40,000 to $20,000. Continue reading →

10 conversion scripts for winning buyers over this spring

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Be an information communicator, writes coach Annette DeCicco, to bring value to your buyer conversations. Practice and rehearse your lines. Every expert does. Continue reading →

Real Estate 101: Getting started with first-time homebuyers

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First-time buyers need more hand-holding, according to NYC associate broker Ellen Sykes. Here are the questions you should ask and the ones you should answer. Continue reading →

How to reach stalled homebuyers

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Whether they’re ready to spend their quarantine savings or are restarting an abandoned home search, here’s how to talk to these eager buyers. Continue reading →

Three-quarters of all couples fight during the homebuying process

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77 percent of homebuyers and 71 percent of homesellers say they’ve argued with a loved one over the process, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll. Continue reading →