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Opinion: Navigating buyer agent compensation

Housing Wire

While the settlement does not address this issue directly, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Statement in the Nosalek lawsuit does: Buyers would have the ability to request in their purchase offer that the sellers pay a specified amount to the buyer broker from the proceeds of the home sale. In a seller’s market, that may well occur.

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Realtor scripts for managing seller expectations

Housing Wire

We all know that sellers hear what they want to hear and believe what they want to believe when it comes to how market conditions will impact the sale of their home. They believe their home is special and people will be knocking on the door with full price offers within days of hitting the market. The agent , of course!

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Homes are selling well over listing prices as buyers compete against each other

Housing Wire

Mimi Foster, a real estate agent, told MarketWatch the home was like “walking into a crime scene.”. She received multiple cash offers that were well over the asking price. If you’re looking to buy a home, be prepared to make an offer higher than what’s listed. In today’s market, sellers are juggling multiple offers at once.

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How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction

McKissock

As a buyer agent , it is your job to be the voice of reason, the buffer, and sometimes the peacemaker. In order to reach an acceptable agreement with the most favorable terms, make sure your buyers are aware of the market and the most important factors when constructing an offer. Requests to sellers to pay closing costs.

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Seller concession

San Jose Real Estate

What is a seller concession? This refers to anything that the seller gives or grants to the buyer. Sellers are not the only ones who can grant concessions, but right now it’s in the news more due to changes this year in how we sell real estate and the forms and clauses we use to do so.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. The first thing you should do: call your agent, tell them the appraisal price is the highest you're willing to pay, and have them tell the seller so.

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The REO Guide: 10 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Home

PennyMac

In many cases, lenders are motivated sellers who do not want to sit on their REO inventory, and (depending on the bank’s history with the property) these homes may be priced at a discount. Real estate agent: A real estate agent will be able to find REO offerings from multiple lenders in your desired area.