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Here’s what buyers and sellers want from their real estate agent

Housing Wire

The role of the real estate agent has been under the microscope of late as a result of class-action litigation over agent commissions, but the feedback agents want most about their practices comes from two sources — home buyers and sellers. This was unambiguous among homebuyers.

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Real estate agents absolutely worth it, new consumer survey says

Housing Wire

Nearly three quarters of recent American home sellers said in a Clever survey that using a traditional real estate agent is the best way to sell. Of the 73% who said they preferred using agents, 67% believe traditional real estate agents are still the best option and 6% favor discount agents.

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15 Facebook groups every real estate agent & broker should join today

Housing Wire

While new social media platforms seem to pop up all the time, Facebook remains a tried-and-true platform for real estate agents to grow their business in a variety of ways. Joining and engaging with groups of fellow Realtors on Facebook should be a key tool in every agent’s toolbox. Join Introverts in Real Estate 7.

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Real Estate Agents Weigh in on Impact of NAR Settlement

Appraisal Buzz

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%. “Our

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Top 5 home improvement projects real estate agents should recommend to sellers

Housing Wire

We’ve all witnessed the housing market slowdown that has occurred over the last year. Across the country, homes are spending more days on the market as interest rates rise. Many sellers have returned to offering concessions and dropping prices to entice buyers. Homeowners want to picture themselves living in a clean, fresh home.

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These are the best cities for real estate agents

Housing Wire

An expensive housing market doesn’t necessarily translate into a lucrative one for real estate agents. That’s according to a new report from Clever Real Estate , a company that connects homebuyers and sellers with agents. in terms of how friendly they are to agents.

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5 steps to succeed as a real estate agent in a down market 

Housing Wire

It’s a weird time to be a real estate agent , and I see it all around me here in the Denver metro. Brokers who rode the proverbial wave of real estate during the pandemic and have now had to reroute or pivot to figure out how to navigate a market that was once boasting the lowest rates in decades are disoriented.