The term "reverse mortgage" means different things to different people. For those who don't understand them, a reverse mortgage can seem like a murky "fast one" pulled on unsuspecting seniors. Often a reverse mortgage is negatively associated as a last resort for seniors who didn't properly prepare for a sustainable retirement into their later years. It tends to carry a stigma. However, reverse mortgages have many positives and can open up increased purchasing power for older buyers who want or need to move. Industry experts identify a massive, hidden growth opportunity in "reverse purchase financing." That said, transactions can be more complex than traditional sales, so agent sentiment often depends on whether all parties are aligned and educated on the process. If you want to tap into … [Read more...] about The Power of Reverse Mortgages to Close More Deals
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How Wildfire Risks Affect Real Estate and What to Do About It
Spring has sprung and with it, the risk of wildfires. If you think devastating wildfires only happen in places like California and the Southwest, think again. Case in point: watching Lahaina go up in flames several years ago was surreal precisely because it was so out of the ordinary. We don't normally think of Hawaii as a wildfire hot spot. But that's the point. As our climate continues to feel the effects of ever-increasing droughts and rising temps, we are starting to see places burn that never did before. Here's how wildfire risks affect real estate and what to do about it: … [Read more...] about How Wildfire Risks Affect Real Estate and What to Do About It
Grow Your Business with Free Marketing Tools
Use Our Free Marketing Tools to Jump Start Your Business As the real estate season gets into full swing, we want to remind you of all the great free marketing tools from Fidelity National Home Warranty. Following are marketing assets from Fidelity National Home Warranty you can use to effectively grow your real estate footprint. The assets listed below are items you can easily order through your FNHW sales executive or from our online marketing portal. … [Read more...] about Grow Your Business with Free Marketing Tools
The Magic of the 3-3-3 Rule in Real Estate
As we head into the kick-off month to real estate's sell season now is the perfect time to fully connect with your inner sales warrior. Embracing the three 3-3-3 Rules will help you do just that by supercharging your efforts and focusing your energy. Chances are you already know some of these concepts but didn't realize their identifications as memorable numerical guidelines to keep you and your clients on the right track. It's time for a reminder! With that said, just what is the magic of the 3-3-3 Rule in real estate? … [Read more...] about The Magic of the 3-3-3 Rule in Real Estate
How to Nail a Perfect First Impression for 2026
"You only have one chance to make a first impression." -Judy Sheindlin Although we know there's more to someone than their "first impression" the same rarely applies in business. And when it comes to the real estate business your first impression could be your last. These days, your first impression starts with the "digital handshake" of your online presence. Your online branding--or lack thereof--sets the stage for how you're perceived by potential clients and colleagues. As the housing market lumbers into 2026 it's predicted to improve modestly but also be more of the same. Whatever housing reset the future might hold is likely to take time and roll out slowly. This makes it more important than ever to get folks through the door right off the bat. Knowing that clients judge first and … [Read more...] about How to Nail a Perfect First Impression for 2026