Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

“I think one of the major trends we are seeing is that our overall inventory is up 60% year over year compared to 2023,” said PJ Smith, president of the Naples Area Board of Realtors and the broker-owner of Naples Golf to Gulf Real Estate. “We It is definitely a significant concern and issue,” Smith said. “It

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Given the Department of Justice s ongoing legal battle with the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Sue Yannaccone the president and CEO of Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors knows that the legal landscape for real estate in 2025 will continue to be a challenge. But that isnt what she wants her firm to focus on in the year ahead.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The controversial Clear Cooperation Policy from the National Association of Realtors continues to spark debate — for several reasons — among real estate professionals. Under CCP, listing brokers have two days from the signing of the listing contract to input the listing in the MLS as “registered,” “coming soon” or “active.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It is hard to tell if more homes are being listed or if things are just sitting a bit longer, but there is definitely more inventory,” she said. And our buyers that do get under contract are a little bit more skittish and quicker to cancel, so I have seen a high number of back-on-markets.” Reno, Nevada.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

They have been gathered from reputable and distinguished sources, including Altos Research, the National Association of Realtors, Zillow, the Census Bureau and more to guarantee they are the most up-to-date, expert opinions in the biz. Weve diligently dug through the depths to find you the most crucial and relevant stats so you dont have to.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Compound that with the many sexual harassment and incompetency claims recently leveled against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) , and the confusion is understandable. With many MLSs, the guidelines previously stated the definition of cooperation meant the listing broker had to offer at least $1.00 Imagine that.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

Although pending sales are up, local agents noted that properties are taking longer to go under contract, leading to an uptick in inventory and days on market. We’ve definitely noticed an increase in inventory, and with not as much buyer activity, we are seeing longer days on the market and even some price drops,” Kubichko said. “I

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

As more and more people enter the real estate industry – membership at the National Association of Realtors has ballooned to a record 1.6 Just how we do contracts now is so much faster. The back end systems, when we are listing something or putting something under contract, it is all just very seamless.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. What is the average price of sold homes in your area?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

According to VanFossen, that’s a “definite potential outcome that a lot of mortgage lenders are looking at, legally and in a compliant manner,” including Absolute Home Mortgage, which is doing tests with this dual-licensing structure.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

In this article, well cover the definition of a pocket listing, the pros and cons for both agents and sellers, and how to transact off-market legally and ethically. This could translate to a higher commission, depending on how your contract with the seller is written. A reason to call your buyer leads.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 18, 2023

AGENT VS. REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. What many consumers don’t realize is there are some key distinctions of a REALTOR® that will benefit them in their real estate endeavors. What is NAR?

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 11, 2023

If agents can use the same techniques an appraiser uses the likelihood of there being a big discrepancy between the contract price and appraisal is reduced. If that is not possible then look elsewhere but keep in mind that the other areas you look at should meet the definition of a competitive market area.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 3, 2021

As a wholesaler, you need to find a property for sale, acquire a contract from the seller, identify a buyer, and assign the contract to him or her. For a number of reasons: As a realtor, you will have access to many more properties for sale than a regular investor. Pick the strategy that best fits your goals.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

JULY 13, 2017

The title is definitely eye-catching especially to an appraiser in Chicago. What are realtors doing beforehand? How often do realtors attend home appraisals? You see realtors have information the paints the picture of current market conditions. Was the appraisal based on a realtor’s CMA or area sales and listings?

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McKissock

APRIL 20, 2021

You should align with a broker for the office essentials and should operate like a full-time professional with clear expectations about your earning potential, said Valorie Easter , a Realtor in Charlottesville, Virginia. Receive basic training in contracts and how to price properties using comparative marketing analysis.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Full practice exams, quizzes with over 400 exam prep questions, on-demand course review videos, e-textbook, online note taking feature, Terms & Definitions, makeup for missed classes All features of online class + textbook. According to Glassdoor.com , the estimated average salary for a Massachusetts Realtor is $154,301 annually.

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Empire Appraisal Group

MARCH 30, 2023

NEWS & MEDIA z_wei, iStock, Getty Images Source: Fed Wants Home Prices to Fall – It’s Not a Side Effect | Florida Realtors Fed Wants Home Prices to Fall – It’s Not a Side Effect By Meghan McCarty Carino From the Federal Reserve’s perspective, they’re starting to win the fight against inflation if home prices are going down.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

This blog post goes out to all the Realtors who have had a deal fall through because the appraised value was below the contract price. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Aren’t four separate signed contracts considered facts and/or market data?”. Is the contract price above list price? Absolutely they are! Or maybe both.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

This blog post goes out to all the Realtors who have had a deal fall through because the appraised value was below the contract price. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Aren’t four separate signed contracts considered facts and/or market data?”. Is the contract price above list price? Absolutely they are! Or maybe both.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

One of these includes figuring out the required paperwork for selling a house without a realtor. In this blog post, we’ll go over the basics of what you need to do in order to sell your home without an agent, including the necessary paperwork for selling a house without a realtor in Texas. 1) Market the home for sale.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2024

This agreement is a binding contract that outlines the rights and obligations of the buyer and seller during the whole buying process. A real estate attorney can review the contracts and ensure that the agreements adhere to all state laws and precisely reflect your intentions and interests.

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Knowing how to sell your home without a realtor can easily save you thousands of dollars on closing costs and fees. Advantages of Knowing How to Sell Your Home Without a Realtor Selling your home is already a massive undertaking, even if you’re moving within the same community. Let’s get technical for a second.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Yet it is another day at the office for realtors, lenders, attorneys and title agencies. Inflation The nutshell definition of inflation is the decreasing purchasing capacity of money. In brief, recessions result in significant contraction of the workforce -- job losses are common during these downturns.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

For example, Bakersfield Association of REALTORS®’ 2023 President-elect Bill Mell was in Chicago this week for NAR’s Leadership Summit when he learned that a transaction would be delayed by the outage. “We Non-REALTOR members, including appraisers, may request temporary access through their local MLS board. Sold quickly.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

To read more, click here My comments: If you want to know more, before (or after) accepting an Airbnb appraisal, definitely read this article. Taking his classes is definitely worth the time. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) decreased to 7.21

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The National Association of REALTORS® believes there are alternatives to some of the experience requirements that the AQB should consider. I don’t know if Realtors can be re-trained to see value rather than price. I speak with a lot of Realtors and many are not oriented the same as appraisers. They provide CMAs, etc.,

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Note this definition does not condemn someone for the mere act of anchoring but states that condemnation is oriented to someone who relies too heavily on a specific piece of information. An example of this in real estate appraisal is the purchase and sale contract. There is demand, and marketing can definitely help.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Inconsistent Results Outlier sales are, by definition, inconsistent with the majority of transactions in a market. Overpriced listings may not accurately reflect the broader market, making it difficult for appraisers to justify the contract price. Related posts: What is bracketing and why should Realtors do it?

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Hood Homes Blog

APRIL 29, 2018

Your Realtor will have many of the resources you need to sell your home. Tools your Realtor will have for your use include: Local MLS. One of the advantages of using a tech-savvy Realtor is the arsenal of tools they bring with them. Realtor Reviews. I am a Realtor ! Realtor reviews are all over the place.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This class is required before this new UAD material can be taught to other appraisers, under contract with the GSEs. We learned that the Definitions for Q and C have been updated for more clarity. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) decreased to 6.13

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 7, 2023

I would say about 90% of the voicemails that I receive are from an irate homeowner worried about a rate lock or a stressed out realtor wondering if they are going to close on time. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) decreased to 6.40 percent from 6.45

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Definition of the scientific method: The process of objectively establishing facts through testing and experimentation. With nooks and build-outs, it definitely feels like there’s more space than the actual square footage. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 6.25

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Appraisal Today

MAY 12, 2023

Unlicensed Data Collectors By Jonathan Miller (13-minute video) Here’s a great take on the difference between Certified Appraisers vs. Unlicensed Data Collectors by Leigh Brown, President of the NC Association of REALTORS. They are definitely dedicated. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 5.91

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

I definitely prefer “profession” to “business”. We know what ‘realtor’ means. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) decreased to 6.19 The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.18

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

said Hoepen, the Compass agent who writes the “Crypto News for Realtors” newsletter. between signing a contract to buy a home and purchase closing is 50 days, according to a September 2021 report from ICE Mortgage Technology. Change is coming,” said Jim Haisler of Heartland Realtors in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Following up on lots of the stories that have been out there in the media about potential purchase appraisal bias pertaining to race and ethnicity, Freddie Mac kicked off a study of whether minorities are more likely to receive an appraisal value that’s lower than the contract price during purchase transactions. Kenon Chen. Jeff Allen.

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