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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

These housing professionals have been gaming out the potential impact on buyers’ agents – a significant source of referrals. Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Buying a home in a non-disclosure state, where sale prices are not available to the general public, presents a unique set of challenges and requires home buyers to be more proactive in gathering information. Attend open houses and talk to other homeowners to get a sense of the market dynamics in the area.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. In that case, potential buyers will lay down an ‘as-is’ offer, which means they will acquire the home in its current condition. Buyers may walk away from the purchase.

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

Raleigh Realty

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. It's important to reverse engineer the sales process as a seller as you will want to understand who your target buyer is and that is likely someone working with a Realtor.

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4 Ways to Help Manage Client Expectations

McKissock

In fact, most clients now believe a buyer should be able to identify one of three home options, negotiate a favorable sales price, and close on that property in half an hour just like they do on TV! I would recommend including at least property access, financial outcomes, and potential roadblocks from contract to closing.

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For Sale By Owner (FSBO): A Comprehensive Guide for 2023

Listing Spark

By taking on the responsibilities typically handled by an agent, FSBO sellers can negotiate directly with potential buyers, set their own prices, and oversee all aspects of the transaction. You set the price, decide how to market your home, and negotiate directly with buyers. Buyers appreciate proactive and attentive sellers.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

You’ll need to enroll in and complete the following TREC-approved, qualifying real estate courses: Principles of Real Estate I Principles of Real Estate II Law of Agency Law of Contracts Promulgated Contract Forms Real Estate Finance Each course is 30 classroom hours, for a total of 180 hours. Do they use lawn signs and postcards?