Tag Archive for: real estate agents

Rocket Fired All of Their Realtor-Loan-Officers! Why?

Rocket just fired all of its newly minted real estate agent/loan officers – surprising… nobody. Before I explain this though, I want to touch on something I missed in this […]Read More

America’s Top 500 Agents; Succeeding In Down Markets = Gold Mine That Pays Forever

I entered the mortgage business in 1994 in a market very similar to our current market, as rates had just risen sharply – bringing a sharp end to what was […]Read More

Why Most Agents Need to Refi Before October 15th; Will Rates Ever Fall?

A savvy agent emailed last week asking when she could refinance her condo which is currently at 6.5%. She was anxious to refi BEFORE she files her 2022 tax returns, […]Read More

Picking Up Free Money – & Why I Am Amazed So Many Agents Still Step Over It!

Why Commercial Banks Built Ornate Palaces for Branches For almost two centuries, American commercial banks built grandiose branches with marble columns, soaring ceilings, and ridiculously ornate décor. They did this […]Read More

Boomer Dads Are Driving Real Estate Agents Nuts

A few years ago, we helped a young woman repair her credit and worked with her for months to qualify for a condo purchase. When she was finally in contract, […]Read More

2 Reasons the Current Realtor/Agent Model Is Here to Stay (And Won’t Be Replaced by Tech)

BOUGHT CAR ON INTERNET IN MINUTES – IN 1999 (BUT NOT NOW) In 1999, I needed a new car and a friend of mine (a “car guy”) suggested I buy […]Read More

Why You Should [NOT] Stop Building Your Own Brand

My boss arrived at work in a brand-new Lamborghini. I said, “Wow, that’s an amazing car!” He replied, “If you work hard, put all your hours in, and strive for […]Read More

Recipe for New Real Estate Agents to Follow?

Heejin sat on a panel last night at a Realtor event, giving advice to Realtors. This is humorous in light of the fact that she is and always will be […]Read More

Interacting With Appraisers; Appraisal Comp Criteria

As a lender, we are never allowed to directly communicate with appraisers before an appraisal is done. Real estate agents can, however, communicate with appraisers and many do with great […]Read More