Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This year’s inaugural rankings feature agents and teams from 50 cities across the U.S., With buyers and sellers increasingly seeking out seasoned agents to navigate new regulations, forms, and shifting processes, local success is a key differentiator. Find out which agents and teams ranked highest in your city here.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Brokerage 449

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

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Using LinkedIn for real estate is a hidden gem for connecting with local business professionals. Keep reading to learn why LinkedIn for real estate agents is so important, plus tips to optimize your profile and how to get real estate leads on LinkedIn. Theres also a recommendations section.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

We discussed the current market conditions and revisited the propertys previous listing history including that the last agent had failed to sell it, eventually pulling it off the market 60 days later. How to protect yourself & your clients Verify the sellers identity Always request official identification before moving forward.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

According to HomeLight ‘s Top Agent Insights report released this week, real estate agents are feeling this and are being forced to switch up tactics to attract buyers. HomeLight is an Arizona -based real estate platform designed to connect agents with clients. 30 and Nov.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced last week that criminal charges have been filed against a real estate agent who allegedly tried to price gouge a couple who lost their home in the Eaton fire. But inventory is rising and conditions favor sellers in many areas.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

NARs 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report found that Generation X buyers remained steady at 24% of the market. Role of agents Eighty-eight percent of buyers used a real estate agent to purchase their home, with younger millennials the most likely to do so (90%).

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

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. of the overall rating.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 1, 2025

According to the National Association of Realtors 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, baby boomers now comprise the largest generational group of home buyers in a shift that underscores the changing dynamics of todays housing market. Younger millennials (90%) were the most likely to use an agent.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

In a world enamored with all things digital and AI , one would think that real estate agents don’t serve any purpose, but it’s totally untrue. Moreover, the concept remains a central theme of some arguments contained in the plethora of lawsuits that are now carpet bombing the real estate industry.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Real estate agents have white-knuckled their way through more than two years of suffocatingly high mortgage rates that have stymied sales, choked off inventory and pushed home prices to new all-time highs. In greater Boston, it’s just going to add more fuel to the fire here,” she said. “So It’s great for investors.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Buyers 511

Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2024

While they may not be as trendy as they once were, a well-crafted real estate agent Facebook page is still the best way to generate leads on social media. Your Facebook page can help you build your personal brand, network with other agents across the country (hello, referral partners!)

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A referral estate referral occurs when a licensed agent or broker passes along a prospective buyer or seller to another licensed agent to handle a transaction. Sometimes, a real estate agent may choose not to work with a specific buyer or seller. Choose your moment!

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2025

-based Consumer Policy Center (CPC) warns that the common practice of percentage-based real estate commissions may be a financial disadvantage for home buyers and sellers. The report is titled How Percentage-Based Commissions Can Harm Home Buyers and Sellers and What They Can Do About It.

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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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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Training 435

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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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Buyers 488

Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 14, 2025

According to a recent Realtor.com survey, some70% of prospective sellers believe that now is a good time to sell, indicating that sellers nationwide are feeling upbeat as we approach this years Best Time to Sell. Some 96% of prospective sellers have taken some action to start getting ready to sell their house.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

In addition to all the benefits of a traditional home sale, our customers gain access to multiple sales pathways tailored to their unique situation, support from a local real estate agent and our dedicated Concierge team, a curated nationwide buyer network, and much more.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Valon’s platform — the first of its kind to provide end-to-end mortgage servicing — was designed to boost efficiency and transparency for home buyers and sellers. Clever Real Estate also partners with Valon to match buyers and sellers with local real estate agents who offer cash rebates, commission discounts and other products.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Held live from the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) NXT Conference in Boston, the conversation covers broker leadership tips, the value of designations and certifications, and educational resources for real estate agents. We’re trying to say that buyers and sellers, in my opinion, are willing to pay you.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2024

Redy , an online marketplace that rewards home sellers for selecting a real estate agent who best aligns with their sales goals, announced its launch in five markets on Tuesday. The Redy online platform is now available to home sellers in Atlanta , Dallas , Orlando , Phoenix and San Diego.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Wacksman: That’s the Zillow app for a buyer and a seller. What does the buyer or seller want? One has to keep up with where the buyer and seller is going. Agents have hard jobs and they’re really busy with what they’re doing. This gives good sales agents room to prove themselves.

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Real Estate Technology Sellers Agents 366

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Around 85% have an optimistic outlook , and 70% believe the market will be more stable, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. Although agents are split on whether its going to be a buyers or a sellers market, 87% predict that demand will remain very strong over the next year. Some meetings are unnecessary.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

And it is a little bit early, but some of the preliminary data I have looked at show that sellers are continuing to pay buyer agent compensation.” I think ultimately, though, sellers should be looking at their net (profit).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

As recently as five years ago, homeowners insurance was certainly not top of mind for most homebuyers and their real estate agents , but the rapidly rising cost of insurance premiums is changing that. On nearby Chincoteague Island, Virginia, Long & Foster Real Estate agent Meghan O.

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Real Estate Agent Insurance Real Estate Agents 482

Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

Inventory is still low and that’s exactly why it’s important to target the sellers who are more likely to move. To find the listings right now you need to find the sellers that have to move. Who are the must sell sellers? My suggestion is to choose 1 area of the must-move seller opportunities I have shared.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Sellers 466

Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 10, 2025

Drive purchase mortgage growth: The transaction will generate significant revenue synergies across search, real estate brokerage, mortgage origination, title and servicing. Rocket will match homebuyers with the best real estate agents and the best loan officers across the combined companies.

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Real Estate Agent Brokerage Real Estate Agents 426

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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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Modernization 468

Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Agents, Lenders Assist Purchasers During Complex Homebuying Process With 86% of all purchasers using their services—the most of any information source—real estate agents were vital to the homebuying process. The most helpful source of information during the house hunt was the agents themselves.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2025

home sellers believe now is a good time to list their homes. Roughly 70% of potential sellers said it is a favorable time to sell, despite concerns about mortgage rates and broader economic factors. Our survey found that many potential sellers feel confident theyll not only sell quickly but also receive top dollar for their home.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Delivering safe and secure transactions is not just good for the real estate industry; its our duty to consumers as they enter into the largest transaction of their lives, said Thomas Cronkright II, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of CertifID. Many homebuyers and sellers simply dont know that wire fraud is a thing.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Sellers Agents 363

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

That’s where text messaging for real estate agents comes in — it’s quick, personal, and gets straight to the point. Connect with seller leads Purpose: Build trust and start meaningful conversations with potential sellers. I specialize in helping sellers like you find success. Can we discuss your goals?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Sellers Clients 370

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

Predictive analytics in real estate combines the use of historical data and algorithms to anticipate future market trends and identify potential sellers sometimes even buyers, too. Real estate agents can use this data to identify motivated sellers and people who are likely to buy a home.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

Economic uncertainty also plays a role in sellers’ hesitation, with 29% saying they would delay selling in the event of a major downturn. Nearly half of respondents said they would feel more secure selling if they had already secured a new home (45%), received a cash offer (44%), or were working with a trusted real estate agent (43%).

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

9, housing markets in the Tampa area came to a complete halt as sellers took their homes off the market. Real estate agents in the area put their business interests aside , and many reported helping their clients board up their homes and ensure they were prepared for the aftermath.

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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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