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Here’s what buyers and sellers want from their real estate agent

Housing Wire

The role of the real estate agent has been under the microscope of late as a result of class-action litigation over agent commissions, but the feedback agents want most about their practices comes from two sources — home buyers and sellers. Help negotiating with buyers registered at just 13%.

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Real estate agents absolutely worth it, new consumer survey says

Housing Wire

Nearly three quarters of recent American home sellers said in a Clever survey that using a traditional real estate agent is the best way to sell. Of the 73% who said they preferred using agents, 67% believe traditional real estate agents are still the best option and 6% favor discount agents.

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Real estate investors purchased 16% of homes in Q3 2024

Housing Wire

The Seattle-based brokerage found that real estate investor purchases dropped by 2.3% According to Redfin, an investor is “any institution or business that purchases residential real estate,” which includes both institutional and mom-and-pop investors. As the U.S. Investors purchased $38.8

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This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let’s spread awareness about real estate wire fraud

Housing Wire

Over the last decade, real estate transactions have increasingly become a prime target for cybercrime. With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is important that the real estate industry and consumers speak up and spread the word about how to prevent these real estate cybercrimes.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? Summary What is a real estate agent?

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Real estate Instagram accounts: 21 agents & influencers to follow right now

Housing Wire

From luxury property tours to laugh-out-loud real estate memes, these 21 agents and influencers bring the best of the industry right to your phone. Whether you’re an agent, a real estate investor or just love stunning homes, these real estate Instagram accounts are a must-follow.

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Opinion: How real estate will come back stronger

Housing Wire

The latest tumult in real estate feels like our world has been turned upside down yet again. Since we now need to have a signed agreement with our buyers before we take them on tours, we have an earlier opportunity to have a longer conversation with them and to sell ourselves. We need to own it, too.