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The two big housing market trends to watch in 2025

Housing Wire

The three years in the post-pandemic housing market have been marked by very few sellers 60,000 new listings in a given week vs. 80,000 in years’ past. New listings are low As we look deeper into the supply side of the market, there were 32,500 new listings unsold this week.

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Is the DOJ really the CCP boogeyman for Realtors?

Housing Wire

At the time of issuing its second CID, the DOJ stated that it believed that the policy restricts home-seller choices and precludes competition from new listing services. He added that anyone who is involved in upholding CCP will be subject to legal exposure. This serves no one except the brokers that are doing this.

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Final Offer launches private market listings feature for off-market sales

Housing Wire

Pre-market and off-market listings have caused some controversy in the real estate industry. Some agents call any non-MLS listings “ pocket listings.” This prompted a lawsuit initiated by Top Agent Network (TAN) that accused NAR of purposefully suppressing competition.

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“Greetings from Missouri!” Millions are finding commission lawsuit postcards in the mail. Agents say it’s an opportunity

Housing Wire

JND Legal Administration is in charge of distributing the mailers, emails and press releases. While it is not uncommon for the parties themselves to handle settlement administration work, legal experts told HousingWire that due to the size and scope of these lawsuits it is not surprising that a third-party administrator was brought in.

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Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

Housing Wire

We found that more than 99% of new listings in March included offers to pay the buyer’s agent. Furthermore, more than 96% of all listings included offers of 2% or more, and more than 67% are offering to pay 2.5% or more.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

For buyers, you may want to link to new listings that fit their must-haves. RISMedia.com Real estate reports, current industry news, real estate tech, and agent tips and advice. Graphics and statistics NAR.com Detailed market insights, research, and statistics from the real estate industry, legal news, marketing tips, and tools.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

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. You’ll want to ask how the brokerage promotes agents’ listings too.