Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Work with a real estate professional with MLS access In non-disclosure states, the role of real estate agents becomes even more crucial. Experienced agents have access to databases, networks, and resources that can help buyers gather information about recent sales in the area.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In ultra-competitive markets, where inventory is low and homes can sell in 48 hours, the “verified” approval could be the key to victory, said Jay Farner, the CEO of Rocket Companies. We send them a link to get digitally preapproved through Rocket Mortgage, and we alert the agent that they’re going through this flow.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. This is sick, and I want it to end,” said Sharon Aubuchon, a RE/MAX Premier Realty agent in Prairie Village, Kansas a suburb of Kansas City. Kansas City, Missouri.

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Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2024

From waiving inspections and financing contingencies, to free leasebacks and uncapped escalation clauses, real estate agents say that buyers in Rhode Island are willing to do almost anything to get into a house right now. “It For buyers, the tight inventory has meant frequent compromises to their search parameters.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Many of the best real estate CRMs have built-in features to segment your contacts list and automate your real estate newsletters.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

Real estate agents in the leafy suburbs of Bergen County, New Jersey say the current housing market — with historically low inventory and record-high prices — is actually more challenging than the multiple offer chaos they sweated through during the pandemic. “At We are still going to suffer from lack of inventory.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

According to local real estate agents, the region’s housing market seems to have read the same memo, as June did not bring the same market boost as many have grown accustomed to. For many, summertime in northern New Hampshire is the perfect opportunity to get back to nature, relax lakeside and generally slow down a little.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2021

But like the rest of the country, low housing inventory has hit the city hard. The KAAR also said housing inventory dropped for six straight months to start the new year. Knoxville-based builders, however, seem optimistic, according to local real estate agents. year-over-year.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The interviews revealed that buyers in some markets are more open to taking on some of the cost of compensating their agents. In markets like Austin that have stalled due to less buyer demand, sellers are more likely to take on the cost of paying a buyer’s agent to make their home more attractive.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

With record-low interest rates, paltry inventory and a surge in buyers, agents are advising clients to be extraordinarily aggressive to win. Another critical element, according to agents, is not to make the deals contingent upon things like inspections and not to “nickel and dime” the seller. and condos at 41.3% – 54.5%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By most standards, I’ve had a highly successful career in real estate — as a Keller Williams Mega Agent, Broker-Owner, and bestselling author. For the past 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching some of the nation’s top-producing real estate agents. Yes, you told them to do the inspection.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

And while the seven-day moving average for single-family inventory was just 36 homes as of June 2023, it is far better than the 15 homes listed in mid-May of 2023. Inventory was a huge issue the last few years, but we do have some inventory now across all price points, so at least buyers have choices now,” Dominguez said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Many of us are in sellers’ markets with very low inventory. Buyer’s agents who can find their clients a home that’s not even on the market are instant heroes. While some agents choose to handwrite these, it can be time-consuming. Dear (first name), I’m (your name), a local real estate professional with (brokerage).

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Realtor

JULY 13, 2021

In our current seller’s market, the national inventory of active listings is down 43.1% To help you navigate the world of homebuying contingencies, we reached out to real estate experts to find out which ones should never be waived. Home inspection. Well water/septic system inspection. Mold remediation.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

As overall home sales decline on a national level, signing listings is more difficult than ever for agents of all experience levels. To help, I’ve compiled the 11 most effective strategies that my coaching clients and I have personally used to find more listings and create inventory. Meet the fire department for the smoke inspection.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It’s true that first-time buyers make up a larger piece of a smaller pie, as housing inventory shrinks. Agents must work with first-time buyers to mentally get them past the current rate, which is certainly not going to last forever. We need to help them understand that they have the luxury of time.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. The inventory of homes available is historically low. According to an article on keepingcurrentmatters.com, "A normal market's inventory sits at 6 months. What Does Waiving Inspection Contingencies Mean?

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Robinson Appraisal Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

While there is nothing else better than an interior inspection to help determine the value, this was the best alternative considering the circumstances. There is never a dull moment being an appraiser!

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Now that the real estate market is transitioning with softening sales and rising interest rates, it is important to be in the know as a home buyer. Here's how to prepare yourself for the ride: Align with an Agent Find a real estate agent who is local, knowledgeable and experienced.

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PennyMac

DECEMBER 22, 2020

REO properties are attractive to homebuyers or real estate investors for several reasons. In many cases, lenders are motivated sellers who do not want to sit on their REO inventory, and (depending on the bank’s history with the property) these homes may be priced at a discount. 10 Steps to Buying REO Properties.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By increasing the maximum allowable loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for full appraisal waivers from 80% to 90%, and for inspection-based appraisal waivers from 80% to 97%, the FHFA is taking a risky and potentially irresponsible step that could have far-reaching consequences. Many people confuse us with real estate agents.

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 13, 2023

The current housing market has been met with low housing inventory, yet demand is still relatively high. Let’s explore how from the lens of David Foster, Enact’s Senior Real Estate Appraiser. Thus, the parties conducting each part of the appraisal, inspection vs. research, are completed by two different people instead of one.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. Using MLS photos is a joke, as real estate agents don’t take photos of defects. Inspection training was very good.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From the Covid-19 driven frenzy in 2020 to the significant inventory slowdown this year , buyers , sellers , and agents have all had adapt and grow comfortable with change. Real estate agents are far more in tune with the current market.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The inventory of listed homes on the market has been historically low. They will not have to waive inspections and appraisals. Listing agents did not have to do as much to get a home under contract as they do in a more balanced market or in a buyer's market.

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Eppraisal

MAY 18, 2021

In fact, according to an article on Realtor.com, the national inventory of active listings declined by 53% over last year. Here are few ideas your real estate agent might have up her sleeve to help you. You can still have a home inspection done to make sure there aren't too many defects or safety hazards in the home.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 12, 2024

As predicted , 2024 has started with low inventory, and mortgage rates have remained relatively stable in the high 6’s and low 7’s. Due to rising rates and home prices that have continued to influence consumer spending, 2023 saw the lowest inventory in recorded history, and in 2024, sellers are still hesitant to enter the market.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 20, 2021

It's a sizzling, fast-paced seller's real estate market right now. Due in part to the inventory of available homes for sale being historically low, it was low at the end of 2019 and continues to drop. Your Offer Price As mentioned, the inventory of homes for sale is even lower than it was last year at this time.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 25, 2022

Home inspections are a critical part of real estate. For most buyers and sellers though, they don’t know what they should be looking for in a home inspection. Is there anything you can do to better prepare for future home inspections? 1:08 – What Clayton and Green Scene Home Inspections do.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It is one of the strongest seller's markets we've ever seen in the real estate industry. The inventory of available homes is at a record-breaking low. Sometimes sellers think that "as is" means that the buyers are waiving the inspections. There is a lot of competition when buying a home nowadays. Home values are rising.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 1, 2022

Because real estate agents and appraisers are striving for similar results (estimating accurate value) we can all gain valuable insight from the same market data. Granted, the job of a real estate agent is to get the highest price for their client, but they must still live in the real world by studying historical sales trends.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The inspection was uneventful. I was given a lockbox combination and inspected the vacant home. The lender may also contact the In-Plant Primary Inspection Agency or the manufacturer for the HUD Data Plate information. Not all non-lender appraisals require a long time marketing to real estate agents.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 2, 2021

It's imperative, now more than ever, to have an experienced real estate agent who has your best interests at heart. There are key skills you should look for in your listing agent or selling agent. There are attorney, inspection, appraisal and financing contingencies to consider, to name a few.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 15, 2022

When interviewing for a real estate agent to help you purchase a home, be sure to ask them what type of buyer representation they are going to provide to you. The seller’s brokerage will pay them commission if this real estate agent helps you find a home. Explain real estate terms.

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Eppraisal

MAY 24, 2022

The inventory of homes available for sale is at its lowest in history. Here are a couple of pros and cons of using a listing agent versus selling your home by owner. If you hire a real estate agent, he/she will prepare a professional comparative market analysis.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

Part of our value as professional real estate agents is helping guide buyers through the process, using our expertise and first-hand experience. We can help them avoid common pitfalls and navigate the inventory to make the best decision for their unique needs and financial goals. Do not skip the inspection.

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