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‘Real Estate Insiders’ role play buyer and seller objections

Housing Wire

A newly released episode of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast explores the future state of buyer and seller relationships in the housing market after the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) business practice changes take effect Aug. Zorn explained how he would approach a seller in the new market.

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Side’s Hilary Saunders discusses the evolution of brokerage models

Housing Wire

While she believes this transparency was a good thing for the seller, it harmed the buyer as many agents began to claim that they would represent buyers for free — which has certainly played a role in the commission lawsuits that are currently plaguing the industry. “So,

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Lenders must address repurchase risk before they go bust

Housing Wire

In Q2, Freddie Mac seller repurchases rose to $430 milliona 29.1% By contrast, Fannie Mae sellers repurchased $268.5 Loan buybacks also harm investors by introducing volatility and diminishing returns. Income and employment datathe leading category for defectsshowed significant improvement, but other areas saw troubling setbacks.

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CLOSING COST CREDITS also known as SELLERS CONCESSIONS will become even more common!

Lamacchia Realty

CLOSING COST CREDITS also known as SELLERS CONCESSIONS will become even more common! Buyers , sellers , and sometimes even real estate agents get confused with how Closing Cost Credits or Sellers Concessions really work. Lately with all the real estate settlement talk they have often been referred to as Sellers Concessions.

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5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

Berkshire Hathaway

Setting a budget from the onset will allow you to negotiate more effectively since the property seller will understand what exactly you can afford. The asking price is what sellers are looking for, while the purchase price is what the properties are actually sold for. Assess the Seller’s Motivation. Avoid Getting Emotional.

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How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale

Will Springer Realtor

That can leave the sellers on the hook for a large capital gains tax on the sale. When they ultimately sell, the gain may extend beyond the federal tax law’s maximum exclusion amounts on capital gains of $250,000 for single filers and $500,000 for married couples. Several factors can increase or decrease the adjusted basis, says McGuff.

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Tips for Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time

PennyMac

Selling Before Buying Many home sellers opt to sell their current house before buying a new one. Unexpected Expenses: Budget for possible repairs, inspections or legal fees that might arise during either transaction. But is it the right choice for you? The following financing options can help you manage these issues.