Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

Listings are the life-blood of all successful real estate businesses, but making the leap from working primarily with buyers to working with sellers can be a challenge for many agents early in their careers. If you’re open to new ideas an d a fresh approach and you want to learn how to get more listings, keep reading!

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

For prospective home buyers and sellers, that could mean a gradual decline in mortgage rates , which would unlock inventory and—dare I say—sales activity. You may have seen a picture making the rounds on Housing Twitter and LinkedIn recently. It shows about 50 people waiting in line at an open house in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Across the different markets, the agents consistently reported bidding wars amid heightened demand for single-family homes, low inventory and an increase of buyers fleeing big cities. Lovern was actually on maternity leave at that time when open houses and contracts were paused. “In Their housing needs have changed.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

“ Recovery year ” was the theme heading into 2024 as mortgage professionals hoped for some reprieve in a frozen housing market characterized by high interest rates, low inventory levels and sluggish sales. Many of his buyers are still waiting for rates to come down before seeking preapproval for a mortgage. economy remains hot.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

“At the end of the day if mortgage rates come down, I don’t just think that’s gonna solve the inventory problem right away,” said Ben Cohen, managing director at Guaranteed Rate. You have all these buyers that have been waiting for rates to come back and now they’re back and all this becomes really competitive again.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Buying a home in a non-disclosure state, where sale prices are not available to the general public, presents a unique set of challenges and requires home buyers to be more proactive in gathering information. Research local market trends Stay informed about local market trends, such as inventory levels, demand, and median home prices.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

and dwindling inventory in most states, today’s brokers must get creative to keep a fresh pipeline of homebuyers coming through the door. Advertising on Zillow can put your website in front of millions of potential buyers and sellers. When executed correctly, open houses can lead to a revolving door of new clients and leads.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

With low housing inventory nationwide, agents are using innovative ways to find real estate seller leads and convert them into listings. I’ve been building my social media presence consistently for about three years now and am finally at the point where people recognize me in my neighborhood, at open houses, and at Realtor® events.

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Remember — most of the time, buyers and sellers may not be actively looking for your services, but when they are, real estate farming ensures you are always top of mind. Real estate farming tools Whether hosting open houses, first-time homebuyer workshops or seasonal neighborhood events, these tools will help you become a go-to local expert.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2020

So the products I’ve put into this category are really focused on either helping agents win listings or helping them convert lookers into buyers. And the last area is seller tools or companies that help to convert lookers to buyers (I could probably have thought of a better name here). Seller tools / Buyer conversion tools.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They don’t just cater to new agents: lead generation companies can also complement traditional lead generation methods — open houses, home buying seminars and referrals, to name a few — thereby helping to build your pipeline of leads. How to generate real estate leads in 2023? Choose the option that best fits with your personality.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s highly effective for connecting agents and brokers with local buyer leads. While lead generation companies are one option, agents also obtain leads through traditional avenues like referrals, open houses, community events and their personal networks. Real estate agents acquire leads from multiple sources.

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San Jose Real Estate

APRIL 5, 2022

Inventory is low, and home buyers are swarming open houses. Today I want to provide some open house tips for home buyers so that you don’t damage your odds of success should you want to write an offer on it later.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 4, 2022

BUYERS, DON'T MAKE THESE HOUSE HUNTING MISTAKES! Not Hiring a Buyer’s Agent Some home buyers believe it’s better to work with the listing agent directly hoping they’ll get a better deal than if they hire a buyer’s agent. A buyer’s agent looks out for your best interests. 6 MISTAKES TO AVOID 1.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JULY 15, 2020

Live-streamed open houses, virtual walkthroughs, masks and sanitizer waiting at listed homes became common as the first weeks wore on. Competitive/ multiple offers have also become common due to limited inventory. The Vancouver Island Real Estate Market Bounces Back. Changes in Pricing Could Lead to New Opportunities.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Whether you were already diving into the home buying process when COVID-19 hit the headlines, or you were just thinking about getting started, home buyers everywhere are wondering if they can go forward with their moving plans. Check out these resources from Cleveland Appraisal Blog regarding virtual tools for all of your real estate needs!

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Empire Appraisal Group

JANUARY 4, 2023

Buyer demand has dropped due to rising rates, and seller supply slowed too, creating an uneasy balance. But if buyers drop or sellers expand more, it will impact prices. housing market is in an uneasy state of equilibrium. Consider the various countervailing forces in the market heading into the 2023 inventory surge.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Inventory of homes listed reached a record low by July of 2023 , and mortgage rates increased dramatically, diminishing buyer affordability. Now in 2024, the inventory of homes has been steadily rising, but mortgage rates have recently dipped, so the real estate landscape is still readjusting itself from the frenzied pandemic market.

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Zillow

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The spring market blooms right along with the flowers, but the fall market often dwindles with the leaves - and this slower pace could be good for buyers. Old inventory may mean deals. These sellers have fewer chances to capture buyers after Labor Day. Fewer buyers are competing. Top photo from Shutterstock.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2021

As it starts to potentially slide back into its regular rhythm, buyers may find themselves in unfamiliar territory. For almost 12 months, the market inventory has been so low that buyers have become used to bidding wars. This is exactly what frustrated buyers have been begging for from the market for the past 12 months.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 13, 2021

When making such a huge decision, buyers often wonder how many homes they should see before they make an offer on the one they like. Buyers who only see a few homes. There are some buyers who luck out and make an offer on the first home they see. There are some buyers who luck out and make an offer on the first home they see.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2022

In early March it was becoming clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. For the past few years, with inventory at historically low levels , sellers were coming pretty close to naming their price and buyers were paying.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 10, 2022

Despite all of it competition is still strong, and buyers are still out there, but with average prices increasing also at historic rates since 2020 and with the cost increase of borrowing, a shift in the market is happening. Congratulations, frustrated home buyers ! We aren’t at pre-COVID levels yet, but we are on the path.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

At the same time, if interest rates go down, we might have more buyers staying in the market.” As the fall season approaches, the interest rates are expected to continue to go down as well as there being more inventory within the market for buyers. … It’s great for buyers.”

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 25, 2023

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2023 MARKET In March 2022, it was clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where it was assumed that rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. Inventory didn’t increase at the rate most assumed it would.

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Assurance Financial

MAY 10, 2022

During home shopping, most homebuyers want to know whether the current housing market is a seller’s market or a buyer’s market, along with how to get a good deal in a seller’s market. Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market. The housing market is either a buyer’s market or a seller’s market.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 26, 2024

Elevated condo association and special assessment fees present an additional financial burden for condo owners, deterring potential buyers unless the purchase price is reduced sufficiently to offset the higher ongoing monthly costs. Source Condo inventory has been rising more than single families as sales have been decreasing since 2023.

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Cornerstone

APRIL 2, 2021

Mortgage rates reached new lows multiple times, and buyers took advantage of this surge in affordability by snapping up available houses. Housing authorities like Freddie Mac predict a “strong spring sales season” ahead. Buyer activity remains high , and low inventory continues to pose a problem. Revive your room.

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Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 3, 2021

Though there were several months through winter and spring that it never seemed possible this year, the market is slowly beginning to be less competitive for buyers. But if the home has been available long enough, it’s time to consider adjusting the list price to gain more visibility from more potential buyers.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2022

A lot of people are wondering about how the current situation impacts otherwise normal questions about inventory and when the right time would be to list. Inventory started low in 2020, and then dropped even lower in March 2020 during the stay-at-home mandates. There are options and you can make the move.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The CEO stressed to agents during a keynote address at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday that getting back to basics and forging sincere connections with clients would be the key to surviving and thriving in the current market.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 18, 2021

A lot of people are wondering about how the current situation impacts otherwise normal questions about inventory and when the right time would be to list. Inventory started low in 2020, and then dropped even lower in March during the stay-at-home mandates. Yes, in this market it IS possible to sell your home without listing !

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CA Realty Training

MARCH 15, 2021

In essence, it provides agents with an inventory of properties. How to Use the MLS for Buyers. Let’s start with how to use the MLS for buyers. . As we know, each buyer will be different. The first step is finding out what your buyer wants. Start by having a buyer consultation with your client.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Martin for Bankrate We may be in the thick of winter, but many homebuyers and sellers are starting to have warm thoughts about the housing market. Yet home prices remain high and inventory levels are tight in many markets. Homebuying and open house visits also ramp up starting in March.”

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Home Junction

APRIL 30, 2020

Data can help buyers and sellers get a clearer picture of what is taking place right now. “The housing market is going to be stalled for the spring,” predicted Jessica Lautz, NAR vice president of research. “Buyers and sellers are not necessarily buying and purchasing right now unless they have to.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Not only does this help new agents learn all the inventory in their local markets but it also gets them familiar with driving through all the subdivisions and neighborhoods. The skills required to help home buyers and sellers successfully buy and sell real estate have nothing to do with networking all day.

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