Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Pearson also has concerns about what this will now mean for how she and her agents handle client meetings or how to word things on open house fliers. “I I am working with an attorney to figure out how we are going to talk to people that come into open houses and what language we use on open house fliers,” Pearson said.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Sitting an open house for a listing agent is a "golden opportunity" to generate leads and practice your home-showing skills with potential buyers, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

As the July deadline for the implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement approaches, the trade organization is looking to iron out some details about buyer broker agreements.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

.” The new product comes in response to changes related to the $418 million settlement agreed to by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The settlement closed a major class-action antitrust lawsuit over buyer agent compensation offers on MLSs owned by Realtor associations.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

On the flip side, interest generated from traditional open houses declined from 2018, according to the National Association of Realtors ’ 2021 Profile of Real Estate Firms. In 2018, 1% of surveyed brokerages said their business came from open houses. million in 2020 as compared to a median of $5.3

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2021

Amy Kong of Trust Real Estate hosts open houses where people ask, “Where is the agent?”. Just 6% of all of the National Association of Realtors’ 1.4 These are instances of racism experienced by Hispanic, Black and Asian real estate agents.

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Inman

AUGUST 20, 2024

The National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they're "working with." But what exactly does that mean?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2022

In 2021, homebuyers who successfully purchased a home viewed a median of only eight properties before completing their transaction, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors , published on Tuesday. In 2021, 95% of buyers use online tools to look for houses, with 51% reporting that they found their eventual home online.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2024

Denver-based Realtor Bret Weinstein took on a client whose house had been on the market for 60 days. Realtors on the ground say that even in the last few months the market has shifted more toward buyers, but many buyers are content to wait until interest rates drop, adding to the trouble sellers have. “The

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

While most Realtors will die on the hill that staging should never be cut out of the home selling strategy, this year it’s even more important. Additionally, an open house and the majority of showings will be in the first 30 days. As a listing agent , I pay for both a staging consultation and staging items as needed.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Summary Real estate marketing apps Lead generation and nurturing apps Open house apps Social media apps Property search app s Team communication & workflow apps Commercial real estate apps Safety apps Methodology The full picture FAQs Real estate marketing apps Pivo Real Estate Monthly price: free with $399.99

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2021

. “Black people who succeed in buying a home have to be Superman or Superwoman,” said Bryan Greene, vice president of policy advocacy for the National Association of Realtors. In the lender’s direct marketing and open house materials, the models were white.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

Due to major policy changes from federal agencies and the proposed settlement agreement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the commission lawsuits, more companies and professionals are venturing into dual licensing — also called dual capacity. Being a good Realtor is hard. I think there’s some potential there.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This advertising strategy, among a handful of others, has helped the LO connect with Russian-speaking Realtors and win the business of borrowers from former Soviet countries. “I Borrowers have called me from seeing my advertising in the stores and a couple of Realtors, too.”. trillion in 2021.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Clever survey comes out as agents and brokerages adjust to seismic changes in real estate, namely the National Association of Realtors (NAR) commission lawsuit and related business practice changes , as well as several down years for existing home sales.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2023

expected sales to go down more than 5% In the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales rose 14.5% Volunteering with our local Board of Realtors, on three (3) committees; Education, Banking & Finance and Membership Engagement. said sales will go up more than 5%; and 25.2%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From client quirks to open-house mishaps, his posts are so relatable that youll swear hes been shadowing your day-to-day. Her Instagram is like a virtual open house for Concord, showcasing not just homes but also the heart of the community. Need a killer open house sign-in sheet? Theyve got it.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

According to the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR), 70% of broker/broker associates and 69% of sales agents have a website. I’ve been building my social media presence consistently for about three years now and am finally at the point where people recognize me in my neighborhood, at open houses, and at Realtor® events.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Top real estate lead generation ideas for 2023 Digital real estate lead generation ideas According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 96% of homebuyers use the internet in their home search. Share community news, events, yard sales and, of course, any Open Houses hosted by you, your team or brokerage.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

All created by Realtors, for Realtors. As a Realtor, you have endless opportunities for content creation. Having an open house? For example, you might want to schedule market updates on Mondays, educational videos on Thursdays, and open house promotions on Fridays. Visit Coffee & Contracts 3.

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Real Estate Marketing Tools Contracts 482

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Who are the top realtors in the area? The more knowledgeable you are, the more value you add, and the more confidently you can engage with realtors, builders, and clients. Attend open houses, connect with local realtors, and engage with potential clients. The last quarter? The last year? Who’s getting the business?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

During a virtual open house hosted by Keller Williams to answer agent and broker questions about the settlements in the commission lawsuits , the overwhelming message was for real estate professionals to focus on what they can control. Don’t panic. Cooperative compensation is still legal,” Papasan stressed.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

These efforts include having open house programs to help seller agents and co-marketing home listings with these professionals, using social media to reach borrowers, and sometimes buying leads, according to Kortas. Having to be somebody’s confidant and advisor on the real estate part would be “tough.”

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San Jose Real Estate

MAY 15, 2021

Open houses are returning to the California real estate scene, and private showings are also becoming more relaxed, but it won’t be a return to pre-pandemic practices just yet.

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Inman

DECEMBER 20, 2024

According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024. Forget gadgets and swag.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

Other responses included cutting down excessive incentives, business trips, open houses and sponsorships. Just under 25% of the respondents said they would cut down on production or origination focus headcount, followed by operational software and solutions (18%); and originations software (8%). Of the 166 completed surveys, 31.9%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

According to a 2022 tech survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR), a growing number of real estate agents attest to social media’s positive impact on their business. It’s also important to include the details of the open house in the photo in addition to your caption.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

PRO TIP You may see the terms “real estate agent” and “Realtor” used interchangeably. While a Realtor is indeed an agent, the term doesn’t work both ways. To be a Realtor, an agent must be a member of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

From showing up with their favorite coffee on open house day to personalized housewarming presents and “homeiversary” presents that keep you top of mind, thoughtful gestures showcase a level of care that goes beyond the standard expectations. I have a colleague who’s a creative, gift-giving Realtor.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We looked at pricing, design quality, ease of use, lead generation features, and then combed online reviews to get feedback from other working Realtors. Trusted by over 7,000 agents and teams , Real Geeks’ all-in-one platform offers enough features to keep Realtors at all levels of their careers happy. Here our our picks.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Best features: AI-assisted responses Automated drip campaigns Mobile CRM app Starting price: Inquire for pricing Visit CINC Event tools Whether you’re hosting open houses, first-time homebuyer workshops or seasonal neighborhood events, you’ll need some event planning tools to help you invite and manage the guest list.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2022

At the close of 2019, the National Association of Realtors had 1.4 Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, new agents could attempt to build their business by “sitting” other agents’ open houses or by farming an area through door knocking. “A million members. By the end of 2020 the organization’s membership had soared to 1.48

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. I worked open houses, made daily calls to my database, and focused on my “sphere”.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

New findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show a fresh picture of who’s buying and selling homes, with more first-time buyers entering the market and families looking for homes that fit multiple generations. Ideal for realtors looking for functionality without a big price tag.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

According to the National Association of Realtors , 67% of sellers were referred to their agent by a friend, neighbor or relative; or used their agent previously to buy or sell a home. Personally, I held myself to the goal of hosting four open houses per weekend.

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Berkshire Hathaway

JUNE 21, 2022

An open house is a scheduled amount of time where the home is open and available for viewing by potential buyers. Open houses have the ability to attract interested buyers and potentially lead to an offer, or alert the realtor to issues with the space.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The housing market faced a lot of uncertainty when COVID-19 caused the real estate industry to pause under shut-downs, but low interest rates and the desire for more space has turned this year into a boom time for real estate agents. Lovern was actually on maternity leave at that time when open houses and contracts were paused. “In

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