Adam Brooks, Movement Mortgage

Adam Brooks, Movement Mortgage Hi, I'm Adam, a Loan Officer (NMLS #1890616) at Movement Mortgage(NMLS #39179). All rights reserved. Additional information is available at movement.com/legal.

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05/27/2026

Tried to make a “day in the life” video in the style of Morgan Evelyn Cook

Sorry the audio is so quiet!

05/26/2026

✔ 47 unread emails
✔ 3 deals need updates
✔ 1 file hanging on a condition
✔ A buyer who made a big financial decision while you were gone

Vacation was nice… reality hits quick.

Realtors — there’s no easing back in, it’s straight back into the chaos 😂

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How long does it take you to feel “caught up” after vacation? 👇

05/25/2026

Truth is — no one can time rates perfectly.

What we can control:
✔ Finding the right home
✔ Structuring a strong deal
✔ Making sure the numbers work today

Because if/when rates drop?
More buyers jump in → more competition → higher prices.

You can always refinance later…
but you can’t go back and buy in a less competitive market.

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Are your buyers waiting on rates — or taking advantage of today’s market? 👇

05/24/2026

“This has been … such a pleasure…” 😅

Meanwhile:
❌ “Kitchen felt small”
❌ “Didn’t love the layout”
❌ “Neighborhood wasn’t it”

Totally fair — that’s part of the process.

But this is why dialing in:
✔ Budget
✔ Must-haves
✔ Expectations

…before showings saves everyone time.

Realtors — the more clarity upfront, the faster you find the one.

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What’s the most common “deal breaker” your buyers bring up after showings? 👇

05/23/2026

Low offers can work — but only when they’re strategic:
✔ Backed by comps
✔ Reflecting days on market
✔ Or tied to condition/issues

Otherwise, it can:
– Turn off the seller
– Hurt negotiating position
– Make it harder to get taken seriously

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What’s the wildest lowball offer you’ve ever been asked to submit? 👇

05/22/2026

Going directly to the listing agent doesn’t give you leverage…
it takes it away.

You’re walking into a negotiation where:
✔ The seller has representation
❌ You don’t

And somehow that’s supposed to work in your favor?

Realtors exist for a reason — to protect your interests, negotiate on your behalf, and keep you from making expensive mistakes.

Skipping that doesn’t make you strategic… it makes you exposed.

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Have you ever seen a buyer try to go direct and think they were getting an advantage? How did that play out? 😬

05/21/2026

Not every lender works the same way.

✔ Actually reviewing the file upfront
✔ Catching issues before underwriting
✔ Communicating before you have to ask
✔ Calling the listing agent to strengthen the offer

It might feel different at first…

But that’s what keeps deals from falling apart later.

Realtors — proactive > reactive every time.

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What’s something a lender has done that made you think “okay… this is different”? 👇

05/20/2026

A lot of buyers think they need to save everything upfront…

Not always true.

Seller concessions can help cover closing costs and reduce how much cash you need to bring in.

✔ Lower upfront cost
✔ More flexibility
✔ Easier path to homeownership

Just remember — like I said in my last video — reserves still matter.

It’s all about structuring the deal the right way.

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Are your buyers using seller concessions effectively — or leaving money on the table?

05/19/2026

Building rapport is part of the job…
but sometimes it starts a little awkward.

The good news?
Once the conversation gets going, that’s where trust is built —
and that’s what keeps deals smooth from start to finish.

Realtors — it’s not always smooth at first,
but the relationships are what make everything work.

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What’s your go-to “icebreaker” with new clients? 😂

05/18/2026

Think homeownership is out of reach?

You might be closer than you think.

Many states offer down payment assistance programs that can help with upfront costs — sometimes by thousands.

✔ Lower barrier to entry
✔ More buying power
✔ Real opportunity for first-time buyers

Don’t assume you have to do it all on your own.

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Have you (or your buyers) looked into DPA programs in your state yet? 👇

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420 The Parkway Suite E
Greer, SC
29650

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