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Investment Success: The Role of Brokerages for Savvy Investors

By Aaron Jistel - Founder & Broker of ListingSpark | February 12, 2024

Strategic property investors look at both the liabilities and assets columns when they’re assessing their business processes. However, many real estate investors focus on the property price above all else, including the initial purchase price,…

2024 Texas Real Estate Housing Report

By Aaron Jistel - Founder & Broker of ListingSpark | February 7, 2024

This article offers insight in to the state of Texas real estate housing market and predicts what we might see in the future

Smart Tools for Success: Top Apps for Real Estate Investors

By Aaron Jistel - Founder & Broker of ListingSpark | January 22, 2024

Flipping homes is as popular as ever. In the first quarter of 2023 alone, real estate investors flipped 72,960 homes. In the real estate investment market overall, activity remains high and profitable—even reaching measurably above…

For Sale By Owner (FSBO): A Comprehensive Guide for 2023

By Aaron Jistel - Founder & Broker of ListingSpark | October 9, 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

By Aaron Jistel - Founder & Broker of ListingSpark | September 29, 2023

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

By Aaron Jistel - Founder & Broker of ListingSpark | 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 Trends: Q3 2023 Comprehensive Review

By Aaron Jistel - Founder & Broker of ListingSpark | 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!

Maximizing Real Estate Investments with Flat Fee Listing Services

By Aaron Jistel - Founder & Broker of ListingSpark | 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

By Aaron Jistel - Founder & Broker of ListingSpark | 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

By Aaron Jistel - Founder & Broker of ListingSpark | 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.…

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