Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Real estate agents and real estate brokers are both licensed real estate professionals who can assist buyers and sellers, but you should be aware of some key differences and state-specific distinctions. A real estate agent is a licensed professional who represents buyers or sellers in real estate transactions. Let’s dive in!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Building on existing relationships is the quickest and easiest way to keep your pipeline filled with active buyers and sellers, so you dont have to worry about dry spells. Your newsletter content should be a mix market updates, buyer and seller advice, community news and events, and storytelling.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

Set the appointment To make a strong first impression with potential sellers, avoid overwhelming them with too many questions upfront. Join a reputable brokerage, engage in neighborhood prospect calls, host open houses and proactively interact with everyone you meet. Instead, focus on scheduling an appointment.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A question I love to ask potential sellers is “By when would you like your home sold to the right buyer?” 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.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down. Meanwhile, trade groups representing lenders believe that more details on the settlement are needed to understand its coming impact on the housing market.

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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% Incentives in the Market In a higher-rate environment, temporary rate buydowns funded by sellers, lenders or builders were widely offered as an incentive for buyers. Of the 155 completed surveys, 32.3%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

And just like the bears who are starting to wake up from their long winter naps, homebuyers and sellers are coming out of hibernation… or at least they normally do. The pandemic definitely changed the real estate market ,” Todd Alperin, a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group agent based in Southern New Hampshire, said.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2021

Typically, this dynamic tends to favor the seller because, thanks to the lower interest rates, buyers are willing to borrow more and pay less interest over the life of the loan. Low housing inventory and the general uncertainty in the economy all factor into the current market price for homes and interest rates.

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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. Read about what’s going on in the market. Share your insights about it on your stories or your statuses, offer tips for buyers and sellers and showcase your expertise.

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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. Strategies for 2024 I’m heavily focused on recruiting , improving technology and marketing, empowering the loan officers — by giving them the same technology and marketing support.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

You may have heard the good news: In recent weeks, several mortgage and real estate brokerage execs have exclaimed that we may have already reached the bottom of the market. For prospective home buyers and sellers, that could mean a gradual decline in mortgage rates , which would unlock inventory and—dare I say—sales activity.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2022

These rookies were thrust into the most extreme seller’s markets in history, where they had to learn on the fly how to write an offer, pitch a potential seller, and generate leads. I couldn’t watch him pitch to a potential seller, so I think a lot of us missed out on stuff like that.”. Using social media to get business.

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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. The outbreak is clearly expanding.

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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

AUGUST 11, 2022

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. The type and range of information you have to provide in the seller’s property disclosure will, of course, depend on the legal regulations of the state where you have the property.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2022

ARE YOU A "WANT-TO-BE" SELLER IN 2022? There are questions about housing market health and what the market is actually doing. Take Action to Sell and Action to Buy- Many times “Want-to-Be” sellers and buyers don’t take one step without the other and all that does is hold you back.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2022

For the past few years, with inventory at historically low levels , sellers were coming pretty close to naming their price and buyers were paying. The low rates made it possible to offer more on a home as the cost of borrowing was lower and therefore, sellers weren’t the ones competing, buyers were. The same will be true for sellers.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 18, 2021

ARE YOU A WANT-TO-BE-SELLER IN 2021? There are questions about housing market health and what the market is actually doing. This means NOW is a great time to list to take advantage of motivated buyers before other sellers start to saturate the market. Are you searching for a home but cannot seem to find it?

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

How to Sell a House By Owner (FSBO) Before selling your home for sale by owner, it's important to understand the pros and cons, what's involved, and what to expect throughout the process. This is buyers, let's take a look at sellers: In order to understand the pros and cons of selling by owner let's start with a quick story.

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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. At the same time, if interest rates go down, we might have more buyers staying in the 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. What Is a Buyer’s Market?

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Empire Appraisal Group

JANUARY 4, 2023

Buyer demand has dropped due to rising rates, and seller supply slowed too, creating an uneasy balance. But if buyers drop or sellers expand more, it will impact prices. housing market is in an uneasy state of equilibrium. Consider the various countervailing forces in the market heading into the 2023 inventory surge.

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Home Junction

APRIL 30, 2020

Data can help buyers and sellers get a clearer picture of what is taking place right now. “The housing market is going to be stalled for the spring,” predicted Jessica Lautz, NAR vice president of research. “Buyers and sellers are not necessarily buying and purchasing right now unless they have to.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2021

For almost 12 months, the market inventory has been so low that buyers have become used to bidding wars. It was rare to find a properly priced home for sale that wasn’t receiving multiple over-asking offers after a mobbed open house. Are you a “Want-to-Be” Seller in 2021? ARE YOU A WANT-TO-BE-SELLER IN 2021?

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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. Be a Smart Fall Home Seller It’s possible to sell real estate in any season. Your real estate agent can help you with this task or even do it for you.

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

In the busy real estate market of New Albany, Ohio, appraisal management companies (AMCs) are critical. They help buyers, sellers, and lenders by connecting them with qualified appraisers. AMCs help ensure these assessments are accurate, supporting a stable and open housing market.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Martin for Bankrate We may be in the thick of winter, but many homebuyers and sellers are starting to have warm thoughts about the housing market. That’s because, looking ahead, market indicators suggest we’ll see increased activity thanks to lower mortgage rates. Story by Erik J.

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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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Cornerstone

APRIL 2, 2021

Reading Time: 5 minutes Spring means one thing: Homebuyers are hitting the market. Spring also brings major holidays like Easter, giving sellers the chance to decorate for the season and set themselves apart. The past year has been unprecedented for the housing market. So, your home is likely to be in demand.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 23, 2023

In Dallas, the median home price in Q1 of 2023 was $372,400; the Austin market saw median house prices reach $467,900 at the same time. If you’re a typical home seller offering a 3% commission to your listing agent, that’s a median cost of $11,172 or $14,037, respectively.

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Assurance Financial

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The real estate market has fluctuated significantly over the past few decades, with a median sales price difference of $195,900 in the last 20 years alone. With these constant housing market shifts, it can be challenging to determine the best time to buy or sell a house. Marketing Strategies. Power Dynamic.

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Listing Spark

MAY 26, 2023

this blog post, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know about how to buy a house in Texas. Understanding the Texas Housing Market Before you dive into the journey of buying a house in Texas, let’s talk a bit about the current Texas housing market. But don’t let that scare you!

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Listing Spark

JUNE 6, 2024

Quick Takeaway: FSBO in Atlanta can save homeowners thousands of dollars in agent fees, but it requires time, effort, and a good understanding of the housing market. As an FSBO seller, you may lack the experience needed to negotiate effectively. Balanced Market: Atlanta is experiencing a balanced market.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Record Share Of Sellers Give Concessions To Buyers Excerpts: ‘Buyers are asking sellers for things that were unheard of during the past few years.’ ’ Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% ’ Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9%

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 10, 2023

MARCH HOUSING UPDATE The opening months of the Seattle/King County housing market can best be expressed as sparks of activity within a mostly tentative purchasing environment. Sellers who priced their homes appropriately enjoyed busy open houses in their first weekend on the market followed by multiple offers.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 14, 2023

The opening months of the Seattle/King County housing market can best be expressed as sparks of activity within a mostly tentative purchasing environment. Sellers who priced their homes appropriately enjoyed busy open houses in their first weekend on the market followed by multiple offers.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2021

For almost 12 months, the market inventory has been so low that buyers have become used to bidding wars. It was rare to find a properly priced home for sale that wasn’t receiving multiple over-asking offers after a mobbed open house. Are you a “Want-to-Be” Seller in 2021? ARE YOU A WANT-TO-BE-SELLER IN 2021?

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