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Our 19-point house-hunting checklist for real estate agents & their clients

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Part of our value as professional real estate agents is helping guide buyers through the process, using our expertise and first-hand experience. We’ve compiled this house-hunting checklist you can review with your buyer clients to help them better understand the home-buying process.

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

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These housing professionals have been gaming out the potential impact on buyersagents – 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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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

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As the engines of the housing and mortgage markets continue to sputter due to higher interest rates and fewer buyers, industry innovators are looking for ways to get their company’s wheels off the ground. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

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For many, buying a home is a complex process, and navigating the real estate market’s rules and regulations can be tricky, especially in states where property sale prices remain a secret. Work with a real estate professional with MLS access In non-disclosure states, the role of real estate agents becomes even more crucial.

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Real estate agents wonder if inventory levels will ever return to ‘normal’

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Nationwide, pre-pandemic the first week of February typically marks the lowest point for housing inventory during the year, as sellers return to the market in time for spring, but since the onset of the pandemic this predictable trend has been thrown out the window. “ What happened to ‘normal’?

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

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There are still plenty of buyers interested in this area. In fact, we had (number) offers, which means there are still ready, willing, and qualified buyers eager to make an offer! You can use other agents’ listings here, but be careful not to imply that you’re the agent. Are you considering selling your property?

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What to do when your buyer wants to make a lowball property offer

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What constitutes a “lowball” offer, when is it appropriate or not appropriate and how can you encourage your buyer clients to stop insisting on offering a price that’s unlikely to result in an offer? By definition, a lowball offer is an offer that is significantly below market value. Let’s talk about lowball offers.

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