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A Guide to Property Investment Software Realtors Need in 2024

A Guide to Property Investment Software Realtors Need in 2024

By Aaron Jistel | September 28, 2023

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 Market Report Q3 2023

Texas Real Estate Trends: Q3 2023 Comprehensive Review

By Aaron Jistel | September 25, 2023

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

Maximizing Real Estate Investments with Flat Fee Listing Services

By Aaron Jistel | September 25, 2023

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

How to Sell Your Own Home Without a Realtor

By Aaron Jistel | September 5, 2023

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…

How to List a Home on MLS Without an Agent

How to List a Home on MLS Without an Agent

By Aaron Jistel | September 4, 2023

It’s common to want to sell your home without having to pay an agent to do it for you. The idea of controlling the pricing, marketing, and negotiation stages as much as possible is appealing.…

Empowering Investors With an Investor-Friendly Brokerage

Empowering Investors With an Investor-Friendly Brokerage

By Aaron Jistel | September 2, 2023

Real estate investors operate differently than conventional buyers and sellers, especially to get the 26.9% ROI the average flipped property makes. As you gain experience in the industry, you learn that you might not need…

Should Real Estate Investors Get a Real Estate License

Should Real Estate Investors Get a Real Estate License?

By Aaron Jistel | August 31, 2023

Real estate investments are more than just a hedge against inflation and a way to diversify your holdings. Some common types fetch impressive ROIs, coming at 10.6% for general residential real estate, 9.5% for commercial…

Key Things to Consider When Evaluating FSBO Websites

Key Things to Consider When Evaluating FSBO Websites

By Aaron Jistel | August 21, 2023

In 2021, homes for sale by owners (FSBOs) accounted for one out of every ten transactions. But when homeowners conduct a home sale without the guidance and resources of a real estate agent, they can…

Investor + Flippers Guide to FHA Flipping Guidelines

Investor + Flippers Guide to FHA Flipping Guidelines

By Aaron Jistel | August 17, 2023

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are becoming an increasingly popular option for buyers all across the home market. And as home prices have climbed higher than ever in the past three years, many prospective homeowners…

Essential Real Estate Software for Investors to Improve Operations and Sales

Essential Real Estate Software for Investors to Improve Operations and Sales

By Aaron Jistel | July 24, 2023

The goal of every real estate investor is to turn a profit—but how much profit you garner per year and how much work it takes depends on your unique operational strategy. For example, many investors…

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