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Top five questions to ask a potential real estate agent

Housing Wire

In today’s red-hot market, you need a real estate agent who can get creative, play hardball in negotiations, and help you stand out from the pack in a bidding war. And not everyone — even an agent recommended to you by a friend or loved one — is up to the task. More for Real Estate Enthusiasts.

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

Housing Wire

To answer that, we’ll take a deep dive into the differences between the many types of real estate professionals, including a real estate agent and a real estate broker. Summary What is a real estate agent? What does a real estate agent do? Let’s dive in!

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Real Estate Referral Fees: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

Housing Wire

How much are real estate referral fees? Who pays the real estate referral fees and how are they paid? Drafting a referral agreement that works for all parties How to find a great real estate agent in another area When to accept a referral (and when not to)? How much are real estate referral fees?

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Contract Data Is Pending Data Is Lagging Data

Miller Samuel

Throughout my career, I have seen brokerage firms publish pending/contract reports, touting pending trends as more reliable than reports based on closings. The simplistic, uninformed argument for pending sales is that contract dates occur before closing dates, so they are more current. I plan to develop one someday.

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Zillow: Over half of our iBuying inventory is on the move

Housing Wire

Zillow said Thursday that more than 50% of its remaining iBuying inventory “has sold, is under contract to sell or has reached agreement on disposition terms.”. As to Zillow’s return on these sales, the spokesperson referred back to a statement last month that the company expects a 5-7% loss on resales compared to the purchase price.

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Selling your home to a family member in 5 easy steps

Housing Wire

Selling your home to a family member is called a controlled transaction, while selling your home on the open market is referred to as an arm’s length transaction. The majority of real estate sales fall under this category and usually employ a buyer’s and seller’s agent who negotiate on behalf of their respective parties.

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Dustin Owen schools agents on key tips for the mortgage financing process

Housing Wire

In a recent episode of “The Loan Officer Podcast,” host Dustin Owen and guest John Coleman explore key tips that all aspiring real estate agents should know when navigating mortgage financing for a potential client.

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