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Homes are selling well over listing prices as buyers compete against each other

Housing Wire

More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. How to negotiate your home purchase offer. In Seattle, a buyer offered $400,000 over the home’s $725,000 listing price without even seeing the home. Not to mention, they waived contingencies on their home offer. In today’s market, sellers are juggling multiple offers at once.

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Realtor scripts for managing seller expectations

Housing Wire

However, I cannot promise you that the home will sell for this price because the real estate market is a lot like the stock market, it goes up and down and is very unpredictable. In this setting-the-expectation conversation, you want to be sure to let them know how and how often you will be communicating with them.

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DOJ thumps RealPage with another antitrust lawsuit over AI-driven rent pricing

Housing Wire

The Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to take aim at alleged antitrust violations in the real estate industry. As a result, landlords can align rental prices, and tenants are limited in their ability to successfully negotiate counter offers or seek discounts. This type of conduct is egregious.”

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Opinion: Navigating buyer agent compensation

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) proposed settlement of litigation, recently given preliminary approval by the Court, has raised questions about whether buyers with limited resources, especially first-time home buyers , can afford closing costs. The negotiation would continue until the parties agreed to the terms of the sale.

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10 Real Estate Tips BEFORE You Sell Your Home

Raleigh Realty

Selling Your Home: 10 Real Estate Tips and Tricks When you bought your home, you likely felt a great deal of excitement, as well as some apprehension. For those that may want to try the for sale by owner route, it is important to remember that even the person who founded forsalebyowner.com used a Real Estate Agent.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. They understand the specifics of the real estate market you're in and make decisions based on statistical data and visiting other nearby properties to make correct deductions.

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Selling a House Without a Realtor in Texas: An Essential Guide

Listing Spark

Selling a house without a realtor, also known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO), can be an appealing option for homeowners looking to maximize their profits in the Lone Star State. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential steps, documents, and considerations needed to successfully sell your home without a realtor in Texas.