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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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The 25 Best Books for Real Estate Agents in 2025

Housing Wire

To help, we reached out to real estate agents nationwide to compile our list of the best books for real estate agents. It helped me embrace my new real estate career and look at it in terms of always learning, always growing and this has stuck with me for the past 21 years. I believe him.

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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 Lab Coat Agents 2.

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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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Warren Buffett: Real estate agent commission structure “has worked out very well”

Housing Wire

Despite all of the changes Abel anticipates will occur he said he firmly believes that the real estate agent will remain “an important part of these transactions.” “It ” He also shared that he has never negotiated down an agent’s commission, despite his last home sale fetching an over $7 million price tag.

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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. Of course, as in all real estate deals, any negotiation is dependent on how much demand there is for a property.

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Enhancing Revenue Opportunities for Real Estate Agents With USRES & RES.NET 

Appraisal Buzz

In the competitive landscape of real estate, leveraging advanced tools and services can significantly impact an agent’s ability to maximize revenue opportunities for themselves and their clients. USRES’s end-to-end REO asset management services simplify these processes, reducing the administrative burden on agents.