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Real Estate Agents Weigh in on Impact of NAR Settlement

Appraisal Buzz

It excludes deals where Redfin agents represented the buyers, because Redfin sets a competitive fee for its buyer services, which is as low as 1.75% in some markets. A History of Policy Change In mid-March of this year, NAR announced an agreement to resolve litigation over broker commission claims asserted on behalf of home sellers.

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Supporting Market Conditions Adjustments: A Comprehensive Guide for Appraisers

Appraisal Buzz

To effectively support market condition adjustments in line with recent Fannie Mae guidelines, appraisers can use a variety of market analysis techniques. These methods provide a solid foundation for demonstrating how changing market conditions affect property values over time.

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U.S. Home Values Trend Below Historical Averages

Appraisal Buzz

Markets in New York, Washington, D.C., However, markets out west and in once red-hot Florida are trending well below average growth. Tampas decline is the first annual drop for any market in over a year. Tampas decline is the first annual drop for any market in over a year. annual gain. After rising 4.2%

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Pending Sales for Starter Homes Up by Double Digits 

Appraisal Buzz

This indicates that in the lower end of an otherwise “stagnant market”, there might be hope for first-time homebuyers. Middle-class homes (those with sales prices in the 35th–65th percentile of the market) saw a 6.5% The price growth for the intermediate and upper price brackets was 4.6% and 3.4%, respectively. Driven by an 18.8%

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Real estate coach Skye Michiels on why sell-side commissions might rise and new models could emerge

Housing Wire

Kleimann: What are you advising seller’s agents and buyer’s agents about the changes? Michiels: So obviously, some of this is market specific. In some markets, like in Texas, for example, I have agent clients who are in a little bit more of a buyer’s market. But the seller only agrees to pay 1%.

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Targeting 2025’s 10 Top Housing Hot Spots 

Appraisal Buzz

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced 10 top hot spots for the 2025 housing market based on economic, demographic and housing factors predicted to significantly impact local markets. This can lead to increased home sales and market activity in the area, as lower rates reduce the financial burden of purchasing a home.

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Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns in Pricing: A Guide for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Pricing a property correctly from the outset is crucial for attracting potential buyers and maximizing the seller’s return on investment. However, adding additional expensive features beyond what the market demands may not yield a proportional increase in value.