Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In response to a “select all that apply” question about marketing methods, 86% of sellers said their agent posted the listing on an MLS, by far the highest option. More antiquated methods like yard signs (61%), open houses (58%) and direct mail (8%) showed up in the survey as well.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The race is on for brokerages to capture clients in an incredibly difficult housing market, and Compass believes a new technology offering will give it an advantage. Within the platform’s dashboard, clients can view documents like offers, appraisals, listing contracts, open houses and more.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

Join a reputable brokerage, engage in neighborhood prospect calls, host open houses and proactively interact with everyone you meet. As agents, our actions define our results, so we must take the initiative to find business opportunities.

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Inman

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Bring fun to your October open houses with these holiday-themed ideas from coach Darryl Davis. In real estate, a little magic goes a long way.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Commit to two open houses per week Maximize the return on those open houses. Call other agents that you have a relationship with that may not want to or can’t hold their own open houses. Hold open houses on weekdays too if you don’t have enough. Work on your housing market knowledge.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2023

Typing phrases like “$700K homes in Charlotte with a backyard” or “open house near me with four bedrooms” in the search bar will either show potential homebuyers their matches or will notify them when new qualifying listings are available, according to the statement.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2022

The study found that among the eight homes viewed by buyers, three were viewed only online through virtual or video tours, or virtual open houses. In 2021, 95% of buyers use online tools to look for houses, with 51% reporting that they found their eventual home online.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2021

In addition, on the real estate side, the days of having only the traditional open houses are gone. The rest of this year, we will see a strong housing market as the economy continues to recover in the post-COVID-19 world. In turn, mortgage companies need to get with the times, implement technology and improve efficiency.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Graphics and statistics NAR.com Detailed market insights, research, and statistics from the real estate industry, legal news, marketing tips, and tools. RealTrends.com Housing market data by city and state, agent news, and advice.

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2024

Atllas is a real estate brokerage that runs its business through a series of proprietary software products blanketing open house marketing, mobile web marketing, customer relationship management (CRM) and a DIY digital marketing center.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

“Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was normal for inventory to rise in February as the spring home sellers began listing their homes and buyers weren’t yet out in force,” Simonsen wrote in his February 13 housing market update. We are seeing some modest increases, but the pressure is still there for the buyers,” Redding said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Visibility: Making your presence known In a down housing market , it goes without saying that visibility is crucial. Prospecting: Growing your business Prospecting is the lifeblood of any real estate business, regardless of market conditions. Let’s take a deeper dive into each of these elements below.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Meanwhile, trade groups representing lenders believe that more details on the settlement are needed to understand its coming impact on the housing market. He shows up for open houses and teaches courses at real estate brokerage firms, which allowed him to build relationships with agents throughout his career.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

But there are still ultra-competitive markets in America where those conditions will simply be offset by rising prices. 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

APRIL 12, 2023

Economic and Housing Market Outlook Amid the Federal Reserve ‘s efforts to tame inflation, 44.5% Pivot to a purchase mortgage market In a purchase mortgage-focused market, getting referrals from real estate agents is key to landing business. Of the 155 completed surveys, 32.3% from the Midwest, 16.8%

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

Other responses included cutting down excessive incentives, business trips, open houses and sponsorships. LenderPulse requests surveys from 24,000 mortgage professionals across the country on market trends and lender opportunities and challenges. Of the 166 completed surveys, 31.9% were from the Northwest.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

After nearly two years of trudging through a frozen housing market , the consensus among mortgage professionals is that the worst of it is over. A successful loan officer in this market needs a very capable qualified assistant.

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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. A little more than two months into the year, however, mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been as the U.S. economy remains hot.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Terrence Murphy From the end zone to luxury open houses, Terrence Murphy is proof that an entrepreneurial spirit is the key to success in nearly everything. HW: What does the market look like in your area? There are four major housing markets : Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. 5000 several times.

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 18, 2020

In a global pandemic or worldwide catastrophic event, housing market stats will be internally adjusted by consumers to factor the event into the equation. This type of action is precisely what should not be done. Cherry-picking stat solutions will breed distrust between agents and consumers.

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BiggerPockets

APRIL 28, 2024

When housing inventory is low, where do you go? Foreclosure rates are down, short sales are a hassle, and the open housing market has barely any sellers—is there a better […]

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Although certain things, such as crowded open houses, will be off-limits for the time being, it’s still entirely possible to buy a new home. The Housing Market Needs More Cowbell – Housing Notes by Jonathan Miller. The housing market feels like chaos – Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2022

Then, there was an $11,000 financing cost, a $49,000 tab for an open house and general expenses, and $28,000 toward a real estate agent’s sales commission. In his example of an Arizona home that eventually sold for $875,000, an empty lot cost $219,000 to acquire. That’s $307,000 in non-construction costs.

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Inman

OCTOBER 12, 2024

on your listings, bewitch the neighborhood and cast a spell on the right buyer, try these spooktacular Halloween listing marketing ideas from Darryl Davis. If you’re looking to get more eyes (of newt!)

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. If you do not have a lot of time on your hands to organize open houses , this might be the solution for you. No need to spend money on repairs. It is quicker to sell your home as-is.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2022

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, new agents could attempt to build their business by “sitting” other agents’ open houses or by farming an area through door knocking. “A I had several clients [where] it took seven or eight offers before they finally won.”.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2022

If you don’t have any requests for showings and if an open house yields an underwhelming crowd, you should review your list price and lower it to attract more buyers. The post Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market appeared first on Lamacchia Realty.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

You manage the marketing, showings, open houses, and all other aspects of the sale To those who have bought and sold several houses in the past or have a real estate background, this may be another enticing aspect of going for sale by owner route. This may be a themed open house that involves food, entertainment, etc.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Lead Gen As a new agent, make it a priority to pick a brokerage that is committed to helping you with marketing and exposure. When considering a brokerage, find out if it is going to promote your open houses and new listings. What about optimized blogs, email marketing, Google Pay-Per-Click, social media, radio, or TV ads?

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The housing market gets a little slower during an election year. Homes that are priced well will still sell and may even still be competitive, but it’s not as competitive as a normal market. … It’s great for buyers.”

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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. These terms mean that the market either favors buyers or sellers.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JANUARY 4, 2023

housing market is in an uneasy state of equilibrium. But every year, the inventory-to-sales ratio spikes in January and February as transactions crater and the first new listings start to come online in anticipation of the spring open house season, which can set bad things in motion in times of stress. NEW YORK – The U.S.

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D Fritz Appraisals

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Victoria’s Missing Middle Housing Initiative. As Canada’s housing market continues to hit record levels, young Victoria families are facing the decision to stay in condominiums and apartments or move elsewhere to be able to purchase a single-family home or townhouse with yard space.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Fixing your property’s structural and aesthetic issues, jazzing it up for open houses and hiring the right people for the job take time, so make every day count. Evelyn Long is the founder of home living magazine Renovated where she writes about the current housing market and real estate.

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Eppraisal

JUNE 20, 2023

Setting Realistic Expectations Understand the local housing market and pricing trends Balance your budget with your desired features Be open to compromise while keeping your non-negotiables in mind C. List your desired amenities (e.g., backyard, garage, etc.) Prioritize your preferences to help narrow down options B.

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Home Junction

APRIL 30, 2020

“The housing market is going to be stalled for the spring,” predicted Jessica Lautz, NAR vice president of research. Many potential sellers don’t want open houses and are reluctant to have people walking through their homes. They’re delaying the process for a couple of months.”

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