Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Wacksman: That’s the Zillow app for a buyer and a seller. What does the buyer or seller want? One has to keep up with where the buyer and seller is going. For an agent, that’s a higher-intent lead, a more educated buyer in all these regulatory changes. You also have a more educated buyer on how commissions work.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule. You should be finding buyers before real estate agents anyway.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The role of the buyer’s agent has been turned on its head and Lone Wolf Technologies wants to help. The real estate software company is launching a “Buyer’s Agent Club” that is designed to assist agents in navigating an uncertain time in the industry through resources, tools and training.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As a real estate reporter, it was not lost on me that the formal start of my house hunt would coincide almost perfectly with the real estate industry working through the nationwide implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) urged the U.S. With the settlement, NAR agreed to abolish its “Participation Rule” that required listing agents to make an offer of compensation to buyer brokers. The currency policy will put VA buyers on the sidelines, especially in a market with already tight inventory, Sears pointed out. “In

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Joining and engaging with groups of fellow Realtors on Facebook should be a key tool in every agent’s toolbox. Many Realtors are using Canva to cut their marketing budgets in half. Join Realtor Networking & Social Media Tips 4. 188,000+ Realtors can’t be wrong! Join Canva Made Easy 3. Join Lab Coat Agents Referrals 9.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD), state attorneys general and fair housing organizations to start applying this legal framework to homebuyers FHA loans accounted for 15.6% of the U.S. mortgage market in 2023, up from 14.3% in 2022, according to HUD. of the U.S. mortgage market in 2023, up from 14.3%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As a panel of real estate leaders gathered to discuss the future of the MLS at the National Association of Realtors ‘ NXT conference in Boston, Errol Samuelson , Zillow ‘s chief industry development officer, found himself and his company in a bit different standing than usual with the audience of several hundred agents and brokers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The family-run brokerage firm recorded some legal w ins and losses , developed new tools for agents and clients , and navigated one of the slowest years for home sales in nearly three decades. It created a buyer representation certificate for agents. Hanna said this led the company to revamp some of its agent education.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Although the decision is ultimately highly personal and based on a buyer’s budget, needs, and preferences, there are a few things agents need to consider to help them make the best decisions. It can be tough for a buyer to choose when faced with the allure of a brand-new build or the charm and affordability of an older home.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this tantalizing conversation, Collins and Neuberger survey the CMO’s path into marketing , his experience and approach to the field, brand presence, social media and Realtor.com’s recent buyer agency advocacy campaign. Before that, he kicked off his career in computer science as a coder and software developer.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2024

On June 20, Dmitry Shkipin — who runs development and operations at HomeOpenly.com — filed an amicus brief that takes aim at the changes to the agent commission structure outlined by the Department of Justice in its statement of interest. … When sellers make such offers, buyer brokers need not compete on price to attract buyers.’”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Attorneys, Realtors and clients are a big part of our repeat business.” But three multibillion-dollar class action antitrust lawsuits looming over the real estate industry may soon reshape how buyers interact with agents.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2020

In time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Association of Realtors has launched ‘NAR en Español,’ a Spanish language subsite to the association’s main webpage. Since 2018, the NAR en Español initiative has helped Spanish-speaking Realtors leverage networking and additional sources, the association said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BH: I have heard some comments from CoStar about how Homes.com is well positioned for success regardless of what happens with the buyer broker compensation lawsuits. If the buyer broker commission rules goes away that revenue model for the portals goes away for sure. Could you elaborate on this?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2024

The combined share of millennials, both younger (ages 25 to 33) and older (ages 34 to 43), made up a combined 38% of the home purchase market last year, up from 28% in 2022, according to the 2024 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Building on existing relationships is the quickest and easiest way to keep your pipeline filled with active buyers and sellers, so you dont have to worry about dry spells. We’ll also share best practices for developing and sending real estate newsletters and recommend some essential tools to make your email marketing stand out.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

in October – the second consecutive month the index has fallen as affordability strains the market, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors said. Realtors cited a combination of high demand and low inventory, which are making conditions more competitive and exerting upward pressure on prices. compared to a year ago.

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Inman

APRIL 8, 2024

As brokerages pivot to specialized training meant to empower buyer agents, new-home sales still provide plenty of opportunities for intrepid Realtors, development specialist Hana Cha writes.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

According to the news release, The BIG Agent provides real estate professionals with a way to deal with the implementation of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement and new state regulations. The BIG Agent was developed to address complex issues arising from recent industry changes.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

Several real estate groups recently criticized the Consumer Federation of America’s support for uncoupled buyer and seller agent real estate commissions, writing in HousingWire that, “CFA has seemingly lost sight of its core purpose advocating for those most in need of consumer protection.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The National Association of Realtors is saying that the median single-family home price grew year over year in all 181 metro areas it tracks. “As home prices increase both too quickly and too significantly, first-time buyers will increasingly face difficulty in coming up with a down payment ,” Yun said. In the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

With just over two weeks to go until the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement will require agents to have a signed buyer representation agreement prior to taking a client on a home tour, Zillow has released 24 state-specific versions of the touring agreement it released roughly three months ago.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

the National Association of Realtors (NAR), et al kicked off this week in a Kansas City, Missouri, federal courtroom, there is a lot at stake for consumers and business competition. Class action attorneys allege real estate commission rates are too high and buyer brokers are being paid too much due to NAR rules.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

To convert these leads into business, the brokerage developed teams — also called units — headed by captains who are successful agents with high lead conversion rates. Djon Luxury Real Estate is expanding its sell-side business, training buyer-side real estate agents on the necessary contracts and selling their value to the consumer.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The privately owned multiple listing service has taken a laissez faire approach since its launch in 2009, as it promises no fees and fewer rules than MLSs owned by Realtor associations. According to Inman News , 22 of the non-Realtor affiliated MLSs opted out. First MLS still has a buyer compensation field on its platform.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

Homebuilders are observing a rise in demand for homes that can accommodate natural aging from Gen X buyers. Gen X buyers are also more likely to have more financial means and control over their potential options, and are keeping access to necessary later-life services in mind when choosing where to live as they get older, the story explained.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The real estate industry is undergoing a seismic transformation, with recent regulatory changes pushing the National Association of Realtors to a critical juncture. Amplify buyer representation Buyer agents will be among the first to feel the impact of these changes. Bill Hang is the Head of Business Development for Gitcha.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

R New York , a brokerage boasting approximately 800 agents, has joined the American Real Estate Association , an alternative to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), according to The Real Deal. to allow buyer agent compensation to be rolled into the loan. “I’m hoping it can be the dominant organization nationwide.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

In most cases, a buyer wants to get a fair deal on a house that the seller wants to sell at a fair price. So you would state it something like this: Your seller wants to sell and my buyer wants to buy, right? When it is between a buyer and a seller, I might say, Im confident we will find a solution that is agreeable to both parties.

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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2024

He pioneered a comprehensive team approach in real estate, incorporating a transaction coordinator, financing professional and buyer agents to provide full service to a broader clientele. His expertise spans condominium conversion and development, residential sales, buyer representation and commercial transactions. DelRose Sr.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In mid-October amidst ongoing controversy, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced it has changed its commission rule , also known as its Participation Rule. It now allows listing brokers to offer buyer brokers $0 in compensation when listing a home in any of the 500 Realtor-affiliated MLS s across the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2025

If you’re a loan officer, you should have a construction product that focuses on builders, developers and Realtors. Davis also mentions the importance of offering investor loans, Debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans and other options to accomodate trends with investors, self-employed buyers and more.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

On the heels of the $418 million settlement recently announced by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), mortgage trade group Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) has called on the U.S. Under the current system, the buyer agent’s commission is baked into the price paid for a home.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Clare Knapp, housing economist for the Austin Board of Realtors , counters the notion of a collapse “Austin is not the same Austin as it was eight years ago,” she said. The sheer amount of additional supply on the market has really given buyers more of a leg up,” she said. “I 20 — $4 less than the national average.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

” Waltz aims to support international buyers with a “comprehensive” solution that covers the compliance, legal, banking and regulatory processes to close the purchase process within 30 days. Buyers can also use Waltz to connect with a property manager or tax adviser. A digital U.S. residential real estate is low.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Housing affordability is a major concern for many prospective home buyers, with high home prices keeping some would-be buyers out of the market altogether,” Bright MLS chief economist Lisa Sturtevant said in a statement. Despite recent reporting on realtor commissions, economic fundamentals explain why home prices continue to rise.

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