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6/14/2023

MLOs Basics | The Steps to Become a Mortgage Loan Originator

A Real Estate Salesperson is not the only person who works with clients to help them find the perfect home. A Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) also works closely with clients in this process; they help the client find the best interest rate and mortgage term to complete the purchase of a property. MLO require knowledge of lending institutes, interest rates and terms, credit scoring and reporting.
 
6/14/2023

What is a NationWide MLS? Changing Industry- Webinar | MyStateMLS

With recent events, agents across the US are looking for new ways to market their listings online. Buyers are doing more online research and requesting fewer showings than ever (and in some areas, cannot request showings at all).How are you changing your marketing strategy to fit the new work from home world? Missed Us Live? Catch the Replay. My
 
6/14/2023

The Most Important Things You Absolutely Must Know When Downsizing

A big house requires a lot of money and time for upkeep. Sometimes, people feel they can't do it anymore, especially when they no longer need so much space. Increasingly, many couples, especially those whose children have moved out, are choosing to downsize to a smaller home. However, this sounds much easier than it actually is- there are many factors to take into account, including figuring out
 
6/14/2023

Follow These 6 Roof Maintenance Tips to Make Your Roof Long Lasting

Knowing that after a long day, you can go home and take a rest is one of the best feelings of being a homeowner. The roof always covers a house, and it's always essential to maintain your roof. It's always daunting when you know that you have to replace your
 
6/14/2023

MLSs are Holding Broker's Data Hostage And You Need To Know About It

As a broker, you own your data. Your listings, your sales, your history, your transactions - they all belong to you, even when you enter them into an MLS. So why is getting your data back so difficult?At last June's DOJ/FTC Workshop for Real Estate, Katie Johnson, Chief Counsel of the National Association of REALTORs stated, 'a broker can get their listing data back from an MLS, no questions
 
6/14/2023

New Homeowners | Five Tips And Tricks That Every New Homeowner Needs

Becoming the owner of a home is a very exciting time; there are lots of new things to figure out after closing a deal and moving in. If you're a first-time homeowner, there can be a lot of things that people don't tell you. We've curated some tips and advice for how you can stay on top of home ownership with ease! 1. Change the Locks If you didn't build your new
 
6/14/2023

How to Turn Your House into a "Smart Home" - Tips & Tricks | MyStateMLS

In Back to the Future II, Lea Thompson uses a futuristic microwave to turn a mini pizza into a full pie in a matter of seconds. In Blade Runner 2049, Officer K has a holographic AI at home. And in Total Recall, Arnie's Doug has access to a touchscreen fridge.It turns out cinematic predictions can come pretty close to the real thing. Smart homes are now available beyond the silver screen.