With agent as consultant, proptech can unlock more transactions
Leaders from Better, Point and EasyKnock said that consumers are becoming increasingly curious about alternative financing options — but they still need agents to help guide them
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
Avoid these 5 deal-killers to get across the finish line
Got a client? Get them to the finish line. These 5 escrow failures can stop you in your tracks
by Carl Medford Sep 11
Americans know more about Kim Kardashian than homebuying
Nearly 90% of Americans know how many children Kim Kardashian has, but fewer than 33% know how to get pre-approved for a mortgage, according to a new survey from Zillow
by Marian McPherson Jun 17
Agents schooled on alternative financing, lending and mortgages
Real estate agents attending Inman Connect Las Vegas got tips on partnering with lenders and alternative financing providers to land more clients and overcome obstacles
by Matt Carter Oct 28
Opendoor debuts cash-backed offers
Buyers will need to get pre-qualified with Opendoor Home Loans or another mortgage company. Then, Opendoor will pair the buyer with a real estate professional in their market
Are you getting fair housing right? Test yourself
Are you falling short on fair housing compliance without realizing it? Confront your own unconscious bias and rely on best practices to ensure you're in the right
by Bernice Ross Dec 2
50+ content marketing ideas that'll reel in buyers
If you're looking to attract homebuyers, create content that answers their questions and helps them navigate the process
by Matt Kaestner Apr 24
10 steps for creating a phenomenal buying experience
Opinion
Give your clients concierge-level experience by preparing them, removing the pain-points and being their support system
by Su Miao Apr 19
Should you be working with this buyer? 3 ways to tell
It's not always just about the loan pre-approval
by Michael Maynard Apr 5
Why you should never skip pre-qualifying buyers
With a great real estate agent and lender on the team, buyers have the best chance at successfully finding and getting into their dream house — at the best possible price
by Leslie DeLuca Apr 4
Why you shouldn't ask for pre-approval proof before a showing
Opinion
Take it slow, and woo your clients the old-fashioned way
by Adam Yera Dec 13
Do you really understand your client's credit score?
Help your clients understand their options early in the homebuying process
by Chris Rediger Jun 22
‘Push Button, Get Money’ -- is it really that easy?
As the Rocket Mortgage Super Bowl ad awakens mortgage crisis nightmares for some critics, Quicken Loans’ parent company releases RocketLoans
by Amy Tankersley Feb 11
Announcing RealKey, a new end-to-end homebuying platform
Platform will combine and automate the real estate and lending processes
by Gill South Jan 20
Experian data show 7 of 10 first-time buyers are not preapproved
Many new real estate purchasers must work on credit before taking the plunge
by Erik Pisor Jul 13