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9 innovative strategies to get more real estate seller leads in 2024

Housing Wire

With low housing inventory nationwide, agents are using innovative ways to find real estate seller leads and convert them into listings. To help you snag more listings, we updated our list of proven strategies to win more real estate seller leads in 2024. If you want a shot at generating seller leads online, you need one, too.

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Opinion: Navigating buyer agent compensation

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) proposed settlement of litigation, recently given preliminary approval by the Court, has raised questions about whether buyers with limited resources, especially first-time home buyers , can afford closing costs. In a seller’s market, that may well occur.

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Why investors believe CoStar holds a big advantage post-NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Friday’s bombshell – the National Association of Realtors ‘ proposed $418 million settlement of real estate commission lawsuits – set off a frenzy of trading for stocks in the residential real estate sector. “We do not have long-term contracts with many of our real estate partners,” the materials read.

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Opinion: Prepare for a future without guaranteed shared compensation

Housing Wire

Compound that with the many sexual harassment and incompetency claims recently leveled against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) , and the confusion is understandable. Those details are clearly established in the listing agreement between your brokerage and the seller. But you do so at your own risk. Imagine that.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

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. What is the average price of sold homes in your area?

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How to negotiate your home purchase offer

Housing Wire

First, the pre-approval letter tells the seller that you are serious about buying a home and that you have a commitment from a reputable lender on how much it will lend to you. Another seller’s home may need repairs, and you put in your offer the need for a seller credit to pay for them. In an extremely competive market?

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

The question should I sell my home for sale by owner or without a Realtor® is likely one asked by every home seller with the thought of trying to save money. Buyers want to work with the best local Realtors® to help them when buying a home because it is such a large financial purchase with so many different components involved.