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Buyers viewed just eight homes before making their purchase

Housing Wire

In 2021, homebuyers who successfully purchased a home viewed a median of only eight properties before completing their transaction, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors , published on Tuesday. According to NAR , low inventory is partly to blame for the homebuyers looking at fewer homes than before.

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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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The ultimate guide to real estate lead generation ideas for  2023

Housing Wire

and dwindling inventory in most states, today’s brokers must get creative to keep a fresh pipeline of homebuyers coming through the door. Advertising on Zillow can put your website in front of millions of potential buyers and sellers. When executed correctly, open houses can lead to a revolving door of new clients and leads.

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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. According to the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR), 70% of broker/broker associates and 69% of sales agents have a website. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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The housing market faced uncertainty in March, but now ‘it’s a circus’

Housing Wire

The housing market faced a lot of uncertainty when COVID-19 caused the real estate industry to pause under shut-downs, but low interest rates and the desire for more space has turned this year into a boom time for real estate agents. Lovern was actually on maternity leave at that time when open houses and contracts were paused. “In

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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. I worked open houses, made daily calls to my database, and focused on my “sphere”.

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Real estate farming: Become the go-to agent in your area using these tips, tools & strategies

Housing Wire

Remember — most of the time, buyers and sellers may not be actively looking for your services, but when they are, real estate farming ensures you are always top of mind. Real estate farming tools Whether hosting open houses, first-time homebuyer workshops or seasonal neighborhood events, these tools will help you become a go-to local expert.