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New objection to NAR settlement targets business practice changes, plaintiffs’ attorneys fees

Housing Wire

After previously taking issue with some of the forms generated as a result of the terms of the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement , University of Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier is now objecting to NAR’s settlement. In a document filed on Monday in U.S.

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Costs Mounting for Homebuyers

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More than half of home buyers (52%) negotiated with the seller, with 94% of those who did achieving success. About 34% of buyers paid below the asking price in 2024—up from 27% in 2022, when the market was more favorable to sellers. home ($501,500) adding $75,255, the upfront cost totals a staggering $107,230.

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Two years after fleeing to the suburbs, homebuyers have flocked back to cities

Housing Wire

That’s evident in the annual profile of home buyers and sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which provides data on dozens of real estate trends. But in 2022, the share of homes bought in rural areas (19%) and small towns (29%) jumped considerably. Urban areas also took a hit, falling from 13% to 10%.

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Real estate agents absolutely worth it, new consumer survey says

Housing Wire

Nearly three quarters of recent American home sellers said in a Clever survey that using a traditional real estate agent is the best way to sell. Of the surveyed pool, 42% have sold since late 2022 as rising mortgage rates cooled the post-pandemic market.

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New homes account for the highest share of sales since 2005

Housing Wire

High mortgage rates, low inventory and sky-high prices resulted in historically low sales at a time when agents are already wrestling with the changes related to the $418 million antitrust settlement signed by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In the current climate, homebuilders have advantages over existing-home sellers.

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Real Estate Agents Weigh in on Impact of NAR Settlement

Appraisal Buzz

Commissions trended slightly lower following the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement , dropping from an average of 2.42% in March to 2.35% in August, when the new changes went into effect. Traditionally, sellers paid the buyer’s agent commission as well as their own agent’s commission.

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Incomes are rising for experienced Realtors but falling for younger ones

Housing Wire

In a difficult housing market for Realtors, experience matters — a lot. That’s the conclusion of the 2024 Member Profile poll from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which shows a sharp divergence in income when comparing more experienced agents to their less experienced colleagues. million per agent in 2022 to $2.5

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