Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2024

Kleimann: What are you advising seller’s agents and buyer’s agents about the changes? In those markets, listings are starting to sit and so there is some logic to the seller offering a buyer’s agent commission. I think agents need to be very, very aware of market conditions and the seller’s goals and desires.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2021

Sellers know they can ask a lot for their homes because the demand is “the craziest it’s ever been,” said John Diaz, a broker with MyHomeGroup in Arizona. Listing prices hit an average of $725,000 in September 2020 — the highest in more than two years. “And in that timeframe they’ll get 12 to 15 offers, at least.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2024

Most sellers are buyers and the housing market needs standard new listing data for the rest of the year. Here are the price-cut percentages for last week over the previous few years: 2024: 39% 2023: 34% 2022: 36% Pending sales Below is the Altos Research weekly pending contract data year-over-year to show real-time demand.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

“As of quarter end, 99% of the homes we made offers on between March and June of last year were sold or under resale contract and our new book of inventory is generating positive unit economics in what continues to be an uncertain time in the U.S. housing market,” Wheeler said.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If you target luxury buyers and sellers, it’s worth considering this investment, which also comes with the ability to choose a DIY or done-for-you build-out. It gives you a “first mover advantage”, providing robust follow-up tools that help you nurture potential seller clients with ease.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

From NAR Research : “Total existing-home sales notched a minor contraction of 0.4% A traditional primary resident seller is also a buyer, which means if they don’t list, they’re not just taking a potential home to be bought off the table — they’re taking a future sale off the books as well. million in August.” million to 1.28

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

In other words, independent mortgage banks (IMBs) acting as buyers in M&A deals are being asked to assume the future R&W liabilities for past loans sold to Fannie Mae by the seller should the seller, at some point, be unable to honor the terms of the contracts.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

According to NAR , five percent of sellers and four percent of buyers found their agent through another agent’s referral. A referral estate referral occurs when a licensed agent or broker passes along a prospective buyer or seller to another licensed agent to handle a transaction. Everybody’s happy!

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2024

These sellers were on the market with another agent before and could not sell. Back in my own cold-calling days, I tried every expired listing script in the book. This simple real estate script generates the best results because it acknowledges the sellers’ feelings and piques their interest: Hi. Lead with value!

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The DPA share in FHA’s total book of business, including refinances, was 27% as of October 2023. In a lot of cases, the seller is not going to wait 45 to 60 days when they have an offer on a 30-day contract,” said Adrian Gastelum, a senior vice president and branch manager at Nova Home Loans.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Buyer and seller-specific landing pages: You’ll want a site that offers visitor-specific content pages. For example, buyers will want to browse listings while home sellers visiting your site will appreciate your free home valuations. The goal: to stay in touch with any and all visitors to your website. month + $249.95

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

Ben Hunsaker, a Beach Point Capital Management portfolio manager who is focused on securitized credit, said that during the past year, nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) AAA bond spreads have actually contracted from 155 to 135, while agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) spreads have widened from about 118 to 134 over the same period.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It offers a multichannel online advertising service that finds and attracts potential leads, leveraging search intent targeting and social information to engage with potential buyers and sellers. Use this tool: SmartZip SmartZip utilizes predictive analytics to identify potential sellers in your area.

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Miller Samuel

JUNE 28, 2020

I still have my old monthly MLS books and remember logging on to the MLS from one ancient (even then) terminal in the office - talk about delayed market information! The days on market (DOM) metric is significant to sellers because they don’t want their home to be perceived as overpriced if it sits unsold too long. Only sellers matter?

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the eight best negotiation books for real estate agents. Top 8 Books to Sharpen Your Negotiation Skills. In this book, David Sally delivers the proven, clear, actionable insights you need to stay competitive in an ever-changing marketplace. By David Sally. By Chris Voss and Tahl Raz.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

Know thy buyer (or seller). Similarly, if you’re making the acquisition, your seller’s motivation should also inform your strategy. The seller who’s simply looking for a payday and who indicates little motivation to help you transition is also signaling to you that the transition may be a little bumpier. Know thyself.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Use this tool: Coffee & Contracts Coffee & Contracts is like a membership-based social media toolkit for real estate agents. Advertising on Zillow can put your brand in front of millions of potential buyers and sellers. Offer ancillary services Start a home staging service Ever wondered how to find more home sellers?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Gone are the days of weekly listing books and print advertisements with grainy black-and-white photos. Just how we do contracts now is so much faster. The back end systems, when we are listing something or putting something under contract, it is all just very seamless. That was in 1980.”. Brokerages Invest in Tech.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features three e-books and a course manual designed to help you retain essential real estate concepts and prepare for the state exam. Audio book, eBook, 1100+ practice questions, 24/7 on demand classes & Livestream online classes. 25 hrs livestream access. 40 hrs livestream access.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

If you can’t afford to hire a designer or marketing company, Coffee and Contracts is an excellent option. Visit Coffee & Contracts Double-down For everything that is generating a positive ROI (and that you enjoy), double-down. Hobbies and interests: hiking groups, gardening, book clubs, etc.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Buying Options See Details Pros + Cons Pros: Custom client CRM pipelines Built-in hyperlocal SEO features Option to book a demo Cons: Minimum of 10 users required. This combination is highly effective for agents needing to keep track of the latest MLS listings and manage client relationships efficiently. Additional fee for IDX integration.

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It also shows home sellers and listing agents that you’re a strong home-buying candidate. Getting under contract Signing a contract to purchase a home comes next. VA appraisal Once a veteran is under contract, their lending team will order an appraisal, which is conducted by an independent VA appraiser.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Online, self-paced package includes 3 Study e-Books & access to Buffini & Co’s career advice via coaching videos Pros + Cons Pros: Self-paced options for busy students Next-gen student dashboard for tracking progress Exam Prep packages with unlimited practice tests Cons: Online and livestream classes cannot be mixed and matched.

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McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

I would recommend including at least property access, financial outcomes, and potential roadblocks from contract to closing. Sellers and buyers need to have a clear understanding of who can and will have access to the property in question. Another major expectation that sellers and buyers share is potential financial outcomes.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them.

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GoForrmz

OCTOBER 26, 2022

From virtual tours to real estate apps, it now takes less time and effort to communicate between sellers and buyers. From ordering food to booking a ride, we can do just about anything at our fingertips. Buyers and sellers can be in completely different parts of the world and still access their contracts at any time!

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The Book, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller. Touted by fans as a steal rather than a bargain, this book offers essential advice for real estate investors at any stage of the game. Average cost: $15 (via Amazon.com). Holding a 4.4 While there is a free version, the Pro Monthly ($39/month) and Pro Annual ($32.50/month)

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 12, 2019

They both happen prior to the sale of a home and are often both added as subjects on a contract. They both require the seller to give them permission to enter the premises. If there was a subject to financing, the seller may choose to work with the buyer by lowering the price. Both services also give a buyer negotiating power.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The Book, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller. Touted by fans as a steal rather than a bargain, this book offers essential advice for real estate investors at any stage of the game. Average cost: $15 (via Amazon.com). Holding a 4.4 While there is a free version, the Pro Monthly ($39/month) and Pro Annual ($32.50/month)

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Real Estate Investors Investing Home Improvement 147

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How getting a real estate license in Illinois is different from other states While most states call the professional who represents a buyer or a seller of commercial or residential real estate a “real estate agent,” Illinois calls this individual a “real estate broker.”

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

Keep your books up-to-date. Make sure your books are organized and detailed, showing all income and expenses for each year. The main goal with a “non-compete” provision is to prevent the seller from opening a new business to rival your company in the same geographical location. Question 11: How much is my business worth to sell?

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 23, 2024

Click here —————————————————————————– Review: Residential Property Appraisal Buy This Book!! The book is still relevant in 2024. percent from 6.54 percent from 6.78 percent from 6.49

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 10, 2022

The book of mortgages that have been written in the last 10 years are the strongest book of mortgages in any single decade ever and the opposite was the case leading up to 2008. Home sellers, the market has changed. Sellers have enjoyed the upper hand for years now. That’s not going to happen.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Still, when your life is an open book online, the story you tell can hurt your real estate business. I have seen where agents will complete a document/contract in the system and collect signatures, but then when they change something, they erase information. Your online reputation lasts forever (or at least a really long time).

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Real Estate Technology Business Clients 81

Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Books have been written about it, master classes offered and expressions like “he could sell ice to an Eskimo” coined. Home buyers and home sellers dabble in the “persuasion” arena during the purchase process as they roll through the deal. The art of persuasion, it’s a beautiful thing. More on Karen later.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 12, 2024

“The VRMU platform is one in which we take professionals in a marketplace that have the expertise to do the work but have not yet had the opportunity to work with corporate sellers,” explained Murray. His company, PCV Murcor] was one of the few valuation companies that you didn’t hear any bad things about.”

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

To do this, you’ll want to book travel arrangements early: flights, cross-country drives, trains, pet travel arrangements, etc. Make sure to look at the various insurance options from the moving companies and look over any written contracts before signing. Seller Resources. Make Your Travel Arrangements. Additional Resources.

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