Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

It also provides market analyses, a calendar of upcoming events and a list of taks to complete tasks. For buyers, the platform has their preferences for a home and relevant listings, which include both Compass exclusives and those on the local MLS. Sellers have access to all offers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Ive used thank you notes in my business for over a decade and even received referrals from people Ive met at networking events because they were so impressed by my immediate follow-up notes! Buyer after closing Dear (Buyer Name), It was a pleasure working with you! Thank you and your team for organizing such a great event.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of the jury verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit , which found the National Association of Realtors (NAR) HomeServices of America and Keller Williams liable for artificially inflating agent commissions. I’m looking forward to a little bit less eventful Halloween.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When I first started in real estate , I thought my job was solely about helping buyers and sellers. Start with what matters to you Giving back can go beyond hosting large events or raising thousands of dollarsthough thats certainly an incredible goal. Kristi Badolato is a Realtor for Huntington & Ellis.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Defendants in the Sitzer/Burnett class action lawsuit, which deals with buyer brokers’ commissions, are facing two fewer claims. The past few weeks have been eventful for the Sitzer/Burnett lawsuit, as well as the larger Moehrl lawsuit in Illinois, which also deals with buyer-broker commissions. Bough, a U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

At the 2024 Keller Williams Family Reunion event in Las Vegas, co-founder and executive chairman Gary Keller took the stage on Tuesday and spoke to a room full of real estate agents about the importance of buyer agency agreements within the context of the ongoing antitrust lawsuits. You are being accused of not being transparent. “If

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Americans continue to grapple with these fluctuating economic indicators, making the decision to buy or sell a home an enduring challenge, barring a life event forcing a transaction. This volatility has sidelined many potential buyers and sellers, who are opting to wait for a more stable market. year-over-year decline.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2024

In its statement of interest, the DOJ claims that the changes MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) proposed for its commission rule “still gives sellers and their listing brokers a role in setting compensation for buyers’ brokers. … When sellers make such offers, buyer brokers need not compete on price to attract buyers.’”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

After a very difficult market for buyers who have had to contend with an atypical housing market in 2023, home shoppers will find more listings to choose from in 2024,” Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS chief economist, said in a statement. “At However, market activity is still projected to remain well below typical levels.

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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. Your newsletter content should be a mix market updates, buyer and seller advice, community news and events, and storytelling.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2022

After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the top predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Now we are looking at a two- to three- business-day process and the buyer may not like the numbers they get back.” For some buyers, surprisingly high insurance premiums are causing them to second-guess the property they have selected. “I Last year alone, NOAA data shows there were 28 $1 billion weather and climate events in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

At the height of the pandemic there were bidding wars and all that, but it didn’t seem impossible, but now it seems impossible to get our buyers into homes,” said Heather Corrigan , a RE/MAX Signature Homes agent based in Closter, a borough that is 24 miles north of Manhattan and renown for its schools.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

The new rules mandated by the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) settlement of class-action lawsuits related to buyer agent commissions take effect in just two days, and brokerages and MLSs are scrambling to find the best ways to implement them. Real is continuing to host live events.

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Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2022

Retail housing market data from June showing early signs of a real estate slowdown was foreshadowed three months earlier in buyer behavior at foreclosure auctions. The downshift in buyer behavior at the foreclosure auction came two months before the downshift showed up in retail housing market data. That was up from 40% a year ago.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2023

After the series wraps, join us on May 30th for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the top predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Everyone is talking about the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit settlement, and I have a few thoughts too. It’s important to cultivate objectivity and keep some things in mind about buyers, sellers, and concessions.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2022

Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, this event will provide an in-depth look at their latest insights on the housing market, along with a roundtable discussion on how this information applies to your business. To register for the HW+ event, go here. April was National Fair Housing Month.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales for April’s housing market came in at 5,8500,000. Having the best housing demographics ever during the years 2020-2024, along with the lowest mortgage rates , gives you the best supply of replacement buyers ever. This sales trend looks very normal to me.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

During this building phase, we also began ramping up our advocacy efforts, starting with the successful push for changes at the VA to help protect our veteran home buyers. “We Additionally, it entitles members to $20 off their 2026 renewal and 20% off all events the fledgling trade group hosts through the end of next year.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

Buyers are facing unprecedented challenges, they say, due to a confluence of housing market conditions: Pricing. Redfin also reported this month that seven in 10 buyers — 70.4% — faced bidding wars in May. If you’re an FHA or VA buyer, you don’t stand a chance. So, what does this mean for buyers? Bidding wars.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

Iowa Realtor Lori Bogle has a similar story. Their stories of perseverance are pitch perfect for this moment of anxiety and uncertainty in the real estate industry as a result of the $418 million settlement of the commission lawsuits by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). It’s an apt representation of the mood within the event.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

After the National Association of Realtors settlement changed how commission is paid, there was some fear among agents that buyers and sellers might forgo their services in favor of handling the transaction themselves. It can also be quite valuable to hold these events on Zoom or through social media platforms.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2022

After the series wraps, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the top predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business. There are 23.4

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2023

After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2021

After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The National Association of Realtors ‘ existing home sales report for September came in at an excellent beat of estimates at 6.29 Also, 2020-2021 will have more home sales from mortgage buyers than any single year from 2008-2019. Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events. Become a member today.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

On the RealTrending podcast produced by HousingWire , host Tracey Velt chats with San Antonio-based Realtor Jessica Conrad in the final installment of JPAR Real Estate ’s four-part Settlement Strategy Playbook series. 17 business practice changes mandated by the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors, March’s existing-home sales came in at 6.01 HW+ includes weekly long-form digital content, HousingWire Magazine, access to HousingStack, and free admission to all HousingWire virtual events. Join today with an HW+ Membership ! Already a member? appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2024

Although there is no doubt that business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement are going to impact how real estate industry professionals operate, economists aren’t too sure they’ll have much bearing on the housing market. “I

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

In the lead up to the Sitzer/Burnett real estate commission trial , the National Association of Realtors expected to prevail. “I But the events in the ensuing months since the NAR Accountability Project’s founding have led Haber to start legitimately thinking about creating an alternative trade group for real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

17, 2024 , has come and gone, and the real estate industry is still plugging along, despite the business practice changes mandated by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement now being implemented nationwide. The landmark date of Aug.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Summary Planning your open house Marketing your open house Hosting your open house Open house follow-up ideas The full picture Open house ideas: Planning your next event Not every one of your clients wants or needs to hold an open house, but you can certainly play up your open house events to help you reach your real estate career goals.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Common real estate farming ideas include direct outreach via mail, email or direct mailers, but you can also host neighborhood social events, sponsor seasonal events and provide helpful real estate information resources to your community. Like all marketing, real estate farming is psychological.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

While the news of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement in the commission lawsuits may have created panic at some brokerages , local Realtor associations and Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) said they were not only anticipating the news but were prepared for it.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A post shared by The Agency (@theagencyre) Actionable Insights High-quality visuals can elevate your brand and attract more clients Showcase aspirational properties to capture the attention of luxury buyers 2. His style is a breath of fresh air among real estate content. If youre looking for a masterclass in market dominance, this is it.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The conversation also explores how portals can help navigate agent commission changes while shifting to buyer representation agreements before showings. He also makes note of a common interest rate system in which negative economic events would cause interest rates to drop, but now a positive global picture would lower rates instead.

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