MARKET OUTLOOK, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
The Agency | February 09, 2023
On February 7, 2023, Global real estate brokerage The Agency announced the opening of a new franchise office in Lisbon, Portugal. This marks the company's second office in Europe, following The Netherlands, which opened in 2022. The office joins the brokerage's expanding network of over 70 locations throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. The Portugal office will be overseen by Ayres Neto, an industry veteran and Managing Partner.
Over the past year, The Agency has rapidly extended its global footprint, making it one of the world's fastest-growing luxury boutique brokerages. The independent brokerages owned by The Agency are integrated and refered to as true global partners. Every Managing Partner, whether from corporate or independently-owned offices, functions as one true global network.
The Agency's global partners have the same access to marketing, leadership, training, public relations, resources, and technology as its corporate offices instead of merely employing brand likeness in their marketing. The Agency has exhibited remarkable global growth since 2022, launching 27 new corporate and independently-owned offices, including the new office in Portugal, with even more openings imminent.
Ayres Neto, a highly successful, award-winning, top-ranked agent, will serve as Managing Partner of The Agency Portugal, leading and mentoring a diverse, multilingual staff of real estate experts from over a dozen nations who speak thirteen languages.
The Agency's well-known brand has been featured on worldwide television programs such as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, and Buying Beverly Hills, which premiered on Netflix on November 4, 2022. The Agency has spread to more than 70 corporately owned and franchise offices worldwide, making it one of the world's fastest-growing luxury boutique brokerages. The Financial Times recognizes The Agency as one of America's Fastest Growing Firms and has ranked among Inc. 5000's list of the country's fastest-growing private companies for six consecutive years. The Agency is poised for future development with like-minded partners in essential areas.
About The Agency RE
The Agency is a full-service luxury real estate brokerage and lifestyle firm that represents customers all over the world in a variety of segments, including residential, new development, resort real estate, residential leasing, and luxury vacation rentals. Since its establishment in 2011, it has reinvented the real estate business, modernizing and expanding the industry by developing a partnership culture in which all customers and listings are represented collaboratively by all its agents. The company has closed over $8.62 billion in real estate transactions and has established itself as a dominant player in the luxury real estate market, representing several of the country's most visible and high-end properties.
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REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY, MORTGAGE AND LENDING
8Twelve Mortgage and Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty | January 31, 2023
On January 30, 2023, 8Twelve Financial Technologies Inc. informed that it has agreed to supply mortgage solutions to Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty (YHSGR), as well as to the company's agents and clients.
The patented INFIN8 platform developed by 8Twelve uses real-time analytics, artificial intelligence, and workflow automation to select the optimal mortgage from the largest marketplace in Canada for bank, alternative, and private mortgage products.
Todd Walters, CEO and Co-Founder, said, "At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, we invest in our agents more than any brokerage you will find." He added, "Partnering with 8Twelve fits our model perfectly because we consistently equip our agents with differentiating tools that help them to build their business and dominate in the industry. This partnership ensures that YHSRG realtors have the best tool to secure financing for their deals."
(Source – GlobeNewswire)
When it comes to real estate, YHSGR is the only company in the United States and Canada licensed by the top real estate coach in the two countries, Craig Proctor. That's because only YHSGR agents have access to Craig Proctor's secret business strategies, which have helped more of them become millionaires than any other real estate trainer or coach.
Akber Abbas, President and Chief Information Officer of 8Twelve, remarked, "With rising interest rates and tighter lending requirements, Canadians now more than ever need to know all their home financing options." "This agreement highlights the strength of our service offering in enabling large-scale enterprises to deliver the best financing solutions to their clients," he concluded.
(Source – GlobeNewswire)
About 8Twelve
8Twelve Mortgage Corp., based in Toronto, helps people all over Canada get the money they need for various financial projects, such as refinancing, renewal, debt consolidation, and more. The mission of 8Twelve is to make house ownership a reality for happy Canadians. The organization also provides clients with clear and extensive explanations, regular updates on their loan progress, and the chance to submit feedback throughout the mortgage loan process.
About YHSGR
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty (YHSGR) was established to become the best place in the real estate industry to work, buy, and sell a property. The company takes great pride in being one of the real estate companies in the country experiencing the most rapid growth. YHSGR assists with every aspect of the real estate transaction, whether one wants to buy or sell a home.
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REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY, REAL ESTATE ADVICE
Accurate Group | February 08, 2023
On February 07, 2023, one of the leading providers of technology-driven real estate appraisal, analytics, title data and e-closing solutions, Accurate Group, announced the company's Archer® Software Platform is integrated with ClickFORMS®, a user-friendly appraisal software application developed by Bradford Technologies. The simplified integration enables appraisers to populate appraisal data and create reports on the Accurate Group Platform in ClickFORMS®. As a result, appraisers can use the platform efficiently and easily.
ClickFORMS® is the industry's most adaptive and user-friendly appraisal software, allowing appraisers to complete valuation assignments without learning new features. In addition, the platform offers services like technical support, productivity tools, data resources to process reports, and network connections to transmit messages.
Paul Doman, President, and CEO of Accurate Group, said, "Accurate Group is excited to partner with Bradford Technologies. Our secure, robust integration with ClickFORMS® simplifies appraisal report creation while still allowing appraisers to benefit from the breadth and depth of Accurate Group's appraisal management platform – delivering the best possible experience for appraisers." He also said, "In addition, by further streamlining the appraisal process, Accurate Group continues its mission to help lenders accelerate loan cycle times, improve operational efficiency and deliver the best borrower experience."
(Source: Business Wire)
About Accurate Group
Accurate Group is based in Independence, Ohio is a real estate technology and services leader providing technology-driven property appraisal, analytics, title data, and digital closing solutions to banks, servicers, non-bank credit unions, and capital market firms. The company offers its clients the best combination of speed, regulatory compliance, quality, and price by combining modern process accurate data, automation, and innovative SaaS and mobile technologies. In addition, the real estate finance community and consumers with Accurate Group are benefitted from top solutions of the market, which allows modern digital frameworks to improve accuracy, reduce costs and enhance compliance through all types of real estate loans, portfolios, and mortgage-related assets.
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