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Feds want looser data reporting regulations for smaller lenders

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Federal regulators on Thursday proposed loosening the data reporting requirements that smaller lenders face when making certain types of home loans. Continue reading →

Mega MLS gets boost from AI, team features

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Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is set to become the first MLS in the nation to launch artificial intelligence-based compliance and listing input tools from tech startup Restb.ai for its more than 45,000 subscribers. Continue reading →

Realogy has hit pause on big acquisitions. That could change

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Since scooping up Climb Real Estate in 2016, the company has moved away from brokerage acquisitions. But Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider revealed how that all might change. Continue reading →

Realogy’s revenue declines, earnings fall in line with consensus

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Realogy posted $1.1 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2019, a decline of 9 percent from the first quarter due largely to lower transaction volume at its own-side real estate brokerage NRT.  Continue reading →

Why building relationships is paramount to maintaining a healthy pipeline

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This story about two agents’ transactions illustrates the difference between a “little picture” and “big picture” approach to growing your real estate career. Continue reading →

Why we need to get real about working with elderly clients

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Things can get dicey in our society when it comes to the rights of adults who have mental impairments. Regular contributor Teresa Boardman shares her personal experiences with Alzheimer’s. Continue reading →

Get off your phone! 4 tips for keeping it face-to-face

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The reality is, the majority of commissions will still come from mining a database, not the single-digit conversions from the internet or noise that can be a distraction. Here are a few ways you can up your game in today’s connected real estate landsca… Continue reading →

3 reasons listing agents should attend appraisals

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A recent experience made regular contributor Troy Palmquist wonder: How many listing agents show up to appraisals? Here’s why he thinks it’s worth popping into the appraisal on your sellers’ behalf. Continue reading →

Indie brokerage launches unconventional iBuyer program

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Texas-based brokerage JP & Associates Realtors announced Tuesday it has teamed up with a tech company to launch an agent-centric cash offer program. Continue reading →