ListingSpark Blog
Keeping you up to date on the latest real estate news, trends and technology.
MLS Access for Investors: What You Need to Know
Real estate investing can be a profitable industry. Buying and holding rental properties, purchasing raw land in areas with predicted growth, and flipping run-down properties in popular neighborhoods are all excellent business avenues. In fact,…
Unlocking Investment Opportunities: Exploring MLS Access for Investors
Real estate markets across the country are normalizing, but the industry is still incredibly profitable for new and experienced property investors. Texas continues to represent one of the strongest markets, home to two of the…
Who Pays Investment Property Closing Costs in Texas?
Property sales are incredibly complex. Even for property investors who have years of experience buying, improving, and selling homes, there are a lot of different people involved in the behind-the-scenes work of property transactions, and…
Top 10 Mistakes FSBO Sellers Make and How to Avoid Them
Uncover common mistakes FSBO sellers make, from pricing errors to marketing, and learn to navigate these challenges for a successful sale
For Sale By Owner (FSBO): A Comprehensive Guide for 2023
Explore 2023 For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home selling, learn key strategies, pros & cons, and compare with traditional sales to maximize profit.
Top Real Estate Software for Investors to Improve Operations and Sales
The real estate market is constantly in flux. July 2023 saw a 0.9% increase in pending sales over June 2023, with a great deal of that increase happening in the South and West regions. But…
A Guide to Property Investment Software Realtors Need in 2024
Every industry is undergoing market pressure—and market opportunity—from automation and more comprehensive software solutions. For some, software represents a potential threat or challenge, as it can take away clients who are looking for technical capabilities…
Texas Real Estate Trends: Q3 2023 Comprehensive Review
Learn more about the current state of the Texas real estate market and get predictions on what you can expect in 2023. Stay up-to-date on trends and make informed decisions with this comprehensive report from ListingSpark!
When Investors Should Use a Flat Fee Listing Service
As a real estate investor, you understand that one of the biggest costs is the transactions themselves. When you’re buying a property in Texas, the closing costs are relatively small at 1.5% of the purchase…
How to Sell Your Own Home Without a Realtor
Ten percent of homes sold in 2021 were sold by their owners without a realtor. As online resources for pricing data, flat-fee listing services, and plenty of marketing options become available, homeowners can more easily…
