Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Lusky, DigitalVision, Getty Images Source: [link] FSBO Sellers Regret Not Having an Agent By Melissa Dittmann Tracey Survey: Sellers who go-it alone are twice as likely to be unsatisfied with the experience – and more likely to say their earlier opinion, “agents are overpaid,” was wrong.

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Movoto

APRIL 8, 2024

After submitting an offer on a home you plan to purchase, a few things might happen – once an offer is accepted (typically, after negotiations but not always), real estate sales agreements come into effect between buyers and sellers. Should the buyer breach the contract (e.g., What Should be Included in Real Estate Sales Agreements?

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Worst-case scenario, the broker representing the buyer will have to negotiate their own fee with their client and the seller can no longer be compelled to make a blanket offer of compensation in order to list on the MLS,” Murray said. Nearly six months later, Murray stands by this assertion. “If

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The modified rule still gives sellers and their listing brokers a role in setting compensation for buyers’ brokers,” the filing states. According to the DOJ, when a seller makes an offer of compensation to the buyer broker, the buyer broker does not need to compete on their compensation price in order to attract clients.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A judgment as a matter of law is permissible if there is no legally sufficient basis for a reasonable jury to find for the nonmoving party (in this instance, the plaintiffs) on the issue. In addition, the contract stipulated that agents must join their local Realtor association.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down. Meanwhile, trade groups representing lenders believe that more details on the settlement are needed to understand its coming impact on the housing market.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

That kind of drawn-out timetable is typical for the majority of western nations that use the auctioneer system where a seller works with one, perhaps two, auctioneers. fee to the seller. Solicitors are legally required when purchasing a home in Ireland.). The costs and other headaches also add up. Compare all that to the U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Photo Credit: AJ Canaria) Between inflation , an uncertain interest rate environment and legal challenges , the real estate industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Wright and Murray also said that the headwinds facing the industry are creating a buyer’s market for acquisitive firms.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

In a hostile housing market and a noisy industry environment, why is Zillow outperforming?” The product led organic marketing growth story is rare, but it is common for the great ones. he posited. The simple answer is that Zillow is wholly focused on solving real consumer problems with software.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The brokerage said it made this move due to the fact that NAR policies blocks sellers from listing homes that don’t pay a commission to the buyer’s agent, and it blocks websites like Redfin.com from showing for-sale-by-owner listings alongside agent-listed homes. Despite this decision, Redfin said that in roughly half of the U.S.,

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. When should we analyze the contract?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

Yes, you should certainly be able to post an impressive listing and understand the ins and outs of closing, but helping buyers and sellers means cultivating a diverse set of skills to navigate a complex and ever-changing real estate market. The first skill you need is the desire and drive to stay current with market conditions.

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Listing Spark

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Selling your home can be an exciting and stressful time, especially when you choose to do it as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) seller. While it may seem like the best approach to save money by avoiding commission fees, it’s essential to be aware of some of the pitfalls that FSBO sellers face when selling their home.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“2023 was one of the more challenging origination markets in recent history, with industry volumes down approximately 40% from 2022 and unit originations at their lowest level since 1990,” David Spector, chairman and CEO, told analysts during a call on Thursday afternoon. A legal battle impacted fourth-quarter earnings.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But in the end, the people most affected by this legal limbo are the millions of agents and brokers themselves. Asked if they felt their compensation should change depending on the market and economy, 61.5% It’s in our rules and in our contracts, and I talk to clients about what it means.” “No We wanted to hear from them.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

You can potentially ask the seller to pay for the improvements, or you can ask for a lower sales price to offset the cost of the repairs. A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

“The buyers want the listing brokers to pay their buyer representative so they can have the most money invested in their down payment and get the best loan terms and rates possible,” Katie Johnson , NAR’s chief legal officer, said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Davis also discussed the MLS and how the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Rule impacts both buyers and sellers during her time on the stand. Like the defendants who testified before her, Davis noted that buyers’ agents help both buyers and sellers, as they help bring qualified buyers to the bargaining table.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2024

While there are a lot of factors currently affecting the real estate market, one thing remains constant: RE/MAX agents leverage their skills, experience and competitive advantages to serve as many customers as they can,” said Erik Carlson , who was appointed as the firm’s CEO in November. annualized decline in U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s an entire industry built upon the “what’s next” in question.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

The creation of the NFT real estate market thrusts a spotlight onto a Silicon Valley company specifically throwing itself into real estate, blockchain and NFTs. Absolutely, I will offer an NFT option to sellers within the next year,” said Richard Hopen, a Compass agent in Short Hills, New Jersey. It also gives real estate agents ideas.

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

Appraisal contingency: With this contingency, a third party hired by your mortgage lender evaluates the fair market value of the home. You have a specified time period, as stated in the sales contract, during which you have to obtain a loan that will cover the mortgage. A copy of your contract with the seller.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The seller can reject your bid, make a counteroffer or accept your original proposal. Your response depends on how the seller replies. If the Seller Rejects Your Offer The seller may deny your home purchase offer for various reasons. You can say no to the counteroffer, accept it or propose new changes to the contract.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s an entire industry built upon the “What’s next?” in question.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 27, 2021

While it may seem like many buyers don’t care about what the market value of a home is, I think that we must be careful to not make that assumption. If a homeowner hires the appraiser to appraise a home, the appraiser’s legal duty is to the homeowner, since they are the ones who hired the appraiser. . MARKET TRENDS.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

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. We would imagine it's the same in most real estate markets around the country as we have found the same to be true of homes for sale in Charlotte as well.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

We'll now dissect the entire real estate transaction from the perspective of the seller. Inspection Period After the contract is signed and delivered to all parties, it becomes a fully executed contract. The contract allows the buyer a certain number of days to have home inspections performed.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 31, 2021

In every market though, things happen where homes that are under the contract may not reach the closing table and the contingency clause usually protects the buyer and sometimes the seller in the event the parties decide to terminate. The seller does not have the ability to accept another offer.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

As the principal broker for a RE/MAX franchise in coastal Cannon Beach, Oregon, Alaina Giguiere’s typical responsibilities include marketing homes for sellers, touring homes with buyers, generating new business leads, managing client relationships, and drafting and reviewing contracts with buyers and sellers.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

The type and range of information you have to provide in the seller’s property disclosure will, of course, depend on the legal regulations of the state where you have the property. In some cases, any attempt to avoid disclosing the problems your home has might result in legal action on the buyer’s part.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Whether you decide to hold it and sell when real property values climb or -- alternatively -- develop the lot to convey at a higher price, you are subject to forces of market, timing and competition. We have considered the acquisition of vacant land, financing that purchase; and complying with legal standards.

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McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

I believe it is helpful to consider topics such as: communication during the transaction , condition of the property, marketing, negotiation process, timelines, transfer of ownership, etc. I would recommend including at least property access, financial outcomes, and potential roadblocks from contract to closing.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The real estate industry has been experiencing one of the hottest markets in history. This is due to low interest rates, historically low inventory and more than usual buyers flocking to the market, thus, homes have been selling in record time. Buyers are offering sellers prices considerably above list price in many cases.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The lawsuit, which was originally filed in 2019 and won class-action status in April, alleges that some NAR rules, including one that requires listing brokers to offer buyer brokers a commission to list a property in a Realtor-affiliated MLS, violate the Sherman Antitrust Act by inflating seller costs. in California.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 19, 2022

However, it is not a bad idea for sellers to have a home inspection, or pre-listing home inspection, performed as well. Home values are still rising; however, sellers should still be putting forth their best efforts to sell safe and defect-free homes. Resolving the issues ahead of time is a smart and more legally-sound idea.

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