Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Commissions paid to real estate agents representing buyers have remained essentially unchanged since new rules on commissions went into effect on August 17 , according to a new analysis from Redfin. Buyer’s agent commissions have fallen 17 basis points since January 2023, when they averaged 2.51%.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Watch any of the glamorous pseudo-reality real estate shows on TV, and you might be tempted to become a part-time real estate agent. Most of the agents you see on TV wearing $1500 outfits work 80+ hours per week. As a real estate coach, I hear this question all the time.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

In my circle, I hear this often about real estate agents as well (“They hardly do anything and get 6%!”). In a later article, I will devote pages and vent my spleen at those who thus insult teachers and farmers, but here I will do so in favor of the much maligned real estate agent. Is this fair?

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 29, 2024

REO Asset Management:  Managing REO properties involves multiple tasks, from preservation and maintenance to marketing and sales. USRES’s end-to-end REO asset management services simplify these processes, reducing the administrative burden on agents. To learn more, click here.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

At the Tom Ferry event last month and at the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) going on right now, this attribute is on display everywhere. Speakers are motivated and motivating, focused on what real estate professionals can control in a crazy housing market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

AgentCoach.AI , an AI-powered real estate coaching company, is launching a new training platform for real estate agents. The new platform will leverage specialized training bots to help agents prepare for business. As AI continues to overtake traditional real estate business models, AgentCoach.AI

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2024

As a real estate agent , you’re in the business of helping people plan for their future — whether it’s helping prospective buyers find their forever home, starter house , or next investment property. But it can be even more difficult for real estate agents since many are self-employed.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

In the wake of the recent NAR settlement , coupled with persistently sluggish home sales and high interest rates , real estate agents find themselves at a crossroads marked by uncertainty and unease. Amidst this backdrop, brokerages face a critical task; keeping their agent counts from diminishing.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

While some in the real estate industry are expecting to see a decline in the number of buyer’s agents as a result of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement , others have taken it a step further and are betting their companies on it. Meet the AI real estate agent.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

Probate – almost a market proof segment. If you are in a state where the title company has resources that can help you identify hot spots in the market, reach out to them to find those places with the higher rate of turnover. Perfect your process. Then choose another! Who are the must sell sellers? I hope your year is going well.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In the six months since news of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement broke, agent attitudes toward the settlement’s required business practice changes have only slightly improved. This is according to a study published earlier this week by real estate technology firm Clever Real Estate.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Want a killer real estate website? Today’s real estate website builder offers a turnkey, easy-to-use solution to help build your brand, market your business and generate more (and better) leads. That said, we think these sites are ideal for new agents who simply want to hang their digital shingle online.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Understanding that real estate housing markets are hyperlocal, the RealTrends Verified City Rankings represent the newest evolution of RealTrends agent and team rankings. This year’s inaugural rankings feature agents and teams from 50 cities across the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2024

The HousingWire Pulse Survey for Q3 2024 provides a detailed snapshot of current housing market sentiments and challenges faced by real estate agents, brokers, and mortgage professionals. Brokers are focusing heavily on agent training and support, aiming to boost productivity and retain top talent.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Real estate agent commissions have held steady since August, but there’s a divergence at different price points. The data is derived from sales by Redfin agents who have closed a transaction in October or are scheduled to by the end of the month.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

“Side is known for holding our agent partners to extremely high standards, and out of our community of extraordinary professionals, we have hand-selected a group of coaches who will deliver incredible value to the industry at large.” Oh Crap!

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The HousingWire Pulse Survey for Q4 2024 provides valuable insights into the current state of the real estate market from various perspectives: brokerage leaders, mortgage professionals, and real estate agents. This diversity allows for a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

To answer that, we’ll take a deep dive into the differences between the many types of real estate professionals, including a real estate agent and a real estate broker. Summary What is a real estate agent? What does a real estate agent do? Let’s dive in!

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Miami stands as one of the most dynamic and valuable real estate markets in the United States. This places Miami among the top-tier real estate markets in the country, attracting both local and international buyers and driving intense competition among real estate agents. As of Sept.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

In Minnetonka, Minnesota, Bryan VantHof — who is a member of the RE/MAX Advantage Plus -brokered The Minnesota Real Estate Team — said he feels ready to handle whatever the industry and the housing market throw at him. “I

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

eXp Realty announced Friday that it has named Troy Palmquist as its new vice president of growth and product marketing. According to the announcement, Palmquist will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies aimed at attracting, recruiting and retaining top-tier real estate agents.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Demand for “have-it-all” properties and the “forever dream home” will shape this spring’s luxury housing market, according to the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 2024 Mid-Year Trend Report , which forecasts growing optimism among affluent consumers and an influx of desirable inventory.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The leaves are starting to turn, kids are back in school, and the fall real estate market is in full swing. We’ve compiled our top Halloween real estate marketing ideas as a fun way to spice up your lead generation and set yourself apart from your competitors. Host a fun face-painting party.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Declining mortgage rates have yet to break the dam on the stalled housing market, but the sweet spot on rates that would get the market moving again is about 5%. That’s according to a new survey from Mphasis Digital Risk, which revealed that 42% of prospective buyers said a 5% rate would get them back in the market.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2024

Market Leader is an all-in-one solution for generating real estate leads, nurturing them with automated tools, and converting them into long-term clients. Its suite of tools includes a robust CRM, a real estate website, predictive analytics, marketing automation, and much more.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2024

The latest data reflected in the Agent Movement Index (AMI) for July 2024 indicates a notable shift in the real estate agent landscape, highlighting a cooling trend in agent movement and an emerging caution in the market. reflecting the beginning of a potential shift in market dynamics.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

The real estate market has witnessed significant fluctuations over the years, and the accompanying challenges for real estate agents can offer valuable insights and opportunities. This collapse not only devastated the housing market but also triggered a global financial crisis.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The housing market got some much needed relief in the fall when mortgage rates began to drop, but it was short lived. The turbulence in rates has trickled down to individual markets like Cincinnati, where real estate agents say they dont know what to expect from sale to sale.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The real estate industry is undergoing a seismic transformation, with recent regulatory changes pushing the National Association of Realtors to a critical juncture. As these shifts unfold, real estate agents face both challenges and opportunities. Those who adapt will find themselves in a prime position to succeed.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The strength of the storm has prompted officials to call for an evacuation, one that has already had a stark impact on the city’s housing market. People trying to get out of the way of a major hurricane aren’t overly concerned with putting their house on the market. New listings in Tampa were at 775 on Sept.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Rocket Companies will soon shut down Rocket Pro Originate , a mortgage origination platform for real estate agents, insurance agents, tax professionals and other financial professionals who are also licensed to originate mortgages. In fourth-quarter 2023, Rocket reported $10.3

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2024

Warmer summer weather has brought cooler housing market conditions to Montana. The market right now just feels like it’s a bit lukewarm,” said Brian Huskey , a Billings, Montana-based ERA American Real Estate agent. Altos considers anything above a Market Action Index score of 30 to be a seller’s market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

In a down market disrupted by the commission lawsuits, agents and LOs are considering working in a dual capacity. As the engines of the housing and mortgage markets continue to sputter due to higher interest rates and fewer buyers, industry innovators are looking for ways to get their company’s wheels off the ground.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

The “ silver tsunami ” — a colloquialism referring to aging Americans changing their housing arrangements to accommodate aging — could have more of an impact on the housing market this year, according to analyst Meredith Whitney in a conversation with Yahoo Finance. “[T]he And people over 50 are 74% of total U.S. homeowners.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2024

The combined share of millennials, both younger (ages 25 to 33) and older (ages 34 to 43), made up a combined 38% of the home purchase market last year, up from 28% in 2022, according to the 2024 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For real estate agents, this economic reality can present both challenges and opportunities, and determine strategies in markets across the country. Home insurance premiums have climbed 45% from 2017 to 2022, contributing to a slowing sales market. inflation climbing to 2.6% Data from RentSpree and the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

Alisande Heriyanto , vice president of product and tech support at The Corcoran Group , which focuses on the luxury home market, said on stage during HousingWire ‘s AI Summit in Dallas on Tuesday that the company is adopting AI in its product ecosystem to bring more efficiency to real estate agents.

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