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

Housing Wire

A new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveyed buyers and sellers on what they want from their real estate agents. The survey also shed light on the different methods by which agents are marketing homes for sale.

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23 creative open house ideas to drive foot traffic, get leads and sell fast

Housing Wire

Even amid the growing popularity of TikTok videos and Instagram reels, real estate open houses are still one of the best ways to get new clients in the door (quite literally!). The right open house strategies will generate leads and establish your brand presence in high-demand neighborhoods among your most desired clientele.

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Compass launches client-facing portal with listings, docs and more

Housing Wire

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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Denver’s housing market takes sharp turn toward buyers

Housing Wire

Denver-based Realtor Bret Weinstein took on a client whose house had been on the market for 60 days. The index considers anything above 30 to be a sellers market, and it currently sits at 38. The five Ds are still happening — death, diapers, diplomas, diamonds, and divorce,” said Compass-affiliated realtor David DiPetro.

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The housing market faced uncertainty in March, but now ‘it’s a circus’

Housing Wire

The housing market faced a lot of uncertainty when COVID-19 caused the real estate industry to pause under shut-downs, but low interest rates and the desire for more space has turned this year into a boom time for real estate agents. Lovern was actually on maternity leave at that time when open houses and contracts were paused. “In

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

Housing Wire

PRO TIP You may see the terms “real estate agent” and “Realtor” used interchangeably. While a Realtor is indeed an agent, the term doesn’t work both ways. To be a Realtor, an agent must be a member of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).

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Buyers viewed just eight homes before making their purchase

Housing Wire

In 2021, homebuyers who successfully purchased a home viewed a median of only eight properties before completing their transaction, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors , published on Tuesday. 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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