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Real Estate Agents Weigh in on Impact of NAR Settlement

Appraisal Buzz

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. Traditionally, sellers paid the buyer’s agent commission as well as their own agent’s commission. Now we’re negotiating commission more frequently.”

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Pending Sales for Starter Homes Up by Double Digits 

Appraisal Buzz

More buyers means more sales, but so far we aren’t seeing prices skyrocket, because the rising number of homes hitting the market is enough to satisfy the increased demand—a positive outcome for both buyers and sellers.” 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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Targeting 2025’s 10 Top Housing Hot Spots 

Appraisal Buzz

Share of households reaching homebuying age in the next five years: According to NARs 2024 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the typical first-time buyer is 38 years old. Areas with a larger share of households entering this age bracket can expect stronger long-term demand for homes, affecting new construction and market stability.

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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? 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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The complete guide to selling rental property in 2022

Housing Wire

If the renter doesn’t qualify for financing and/or doesn’t have a large down payment, you can offer seller financing. Roofstock Marketplace is a platform that brings together investors, both buyers, and sellers, who want to buy or sell property with tenants. This keeps you involved in the investment, but you’re on your way out.

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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. Seller Education: Real estate agents play a crucial role in educating sellers about the Law of Diminishing Returns and its implications for pricing.

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Price Adjustments in 2021: Tis the Season

Lamacchia Realty

Buyers have had more money to work with due to the low mortgage rates , and sellers who actually listed their properties were given the pick of the litter in multiple offer situations where most of the time, the homes were selling for over asking. It comes with a negative stigma for sellers to hear that a price adjustment is recommended.