Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

What Does 'Under Contract' Mean in Real Estate? You've decided to buy a home and whether it's your first home or your tenth you're likely to stumble across homes that are listed as 'under contract' on the real estate listing. There are many things that take place once you go under contract on a home.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” ” “That cost does not equal value on homes, and picking comparable sales just to hit contract prices is unethical.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals. In this blog post, I’ll discuss key appraisal factors, and common challenges, and offer valuable insights for real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process effectively.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Real estate agents today need outstanding websites — or, at the very least, highly functional ones — to both attract and communicate with clients. If you target luxury buyers and sellers, it’s worth considering this investment, which also comes with the ability to choose a DIY or done-for-you build-out.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

the court “will not interpret a contract to cede a sovereign right of the United States unless the government waives that right unmistakably. Because DOJ’s sole argument is wrong, I would affirm the district court on the narrow grounds presented to us by DOJ’s appeal,” Walker wrote. By context, I mean the rest of the contract’s text.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Real estate marketing isn’t just about posting a few property listings and hoping for the best. The most successful real estate agents aren’t always the ones with the most experience — but rather those who know how to leverage the best real estate marketing companies and digital tools for their success.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The legislation generally prohibits a residential home seller from (1) conditioning the sale on the potential buyer waiving or limiting an inspection; or (2) accepting an offer if they have been informed in advance that the prospective buyer intends to waive their right to an inspection,” the Connecticut research report states. “And

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Though this seems like a whole new stress-inducing worry for many real estate agents , the fact is that commissions have never been a set amount, just an expectation or a tradition in many markets. Present to your buyer clients just like you would in a listing presentation. This is where being proactive matters.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In the motion, HomeServices claimed that no evidence has been presented to show they conspired with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other brokerages on rules for commissions. The day started with video depositions of four real estate brokerage executives.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Zillow will keep trying to sell existing home inventory, plus renovate and try to resell homes it has purchased under contract, according to a company press release. Pausing new contracts will enable us to focus on sellers already under contract with us and our current home inventory.”. Presented by: Weichert.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent looking to expand your reach or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint, ahead we delve into the best real estate lead generation websites for 2023. Buyer and seller-specific landing pages: You’ll want a site that offers visitor-specific content pages.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ask the average real estate agent or broker in America if they believe the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and brokerages are likely to win the bombshell Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case on appeal. But in the end, the people most affected by this legal limbo are the millions of agents and brokers themselves.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Ultimately, every homebuyer prospect, every contract and every negotiation is different, but your value should be consistent for all situations and clients. How you conduct yourself and how you present to each buyer prospect should not vary by situation. This also helps you level-set on their expectations for the homebuying process.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

The best real estate CRM solution is the one that will manage your client interactions, increase the number of touchpoints with each client, and convert leads seamlessly into buyers and sellers. Below, we take a deep dive into the best real estate CRM solutions for solo agents, teams and brokerages.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

Real estate agents are optimistic about the housing market and working to implement buyer agency agreement as we head into 2024, according to the RealTrends Q1 2024 AgentPulse survey. Better buyer and seller presentations to break down payment to a more granular level,” was one agent’s response.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This includes financials, organizational documents, agent productivity reports, operating metrics, vendor contracts, lease agreements, employment agreements, insurance documents, and more. From a data lens, transactions can be broken out into three different stages: Valuation , Due Diligence , and Contract.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

It also plans to reduce costs by not backfilling roles and by getting out of real estate office leases. Both Redfin and Compass are considered disruptors in the real estate industry, but neither has managed profitability. Redfin is rare in that it has salaried real estate agents as opposed to independent contractors.

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Zillow

AUGUST 1, 2019

Buyers and sellers often enter the market with misconceptions about real estate agents - how they work, how the process works and what the agency relationship is all about. Here are five myths (and five truths) about working with both buyer's and seller's agents. Agents get a 6% commission, no matter what.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Presented by: Propertybase. Additionally, homes listed for sale midweek sell for an average of 1.6 days faster than homes listed on the weekend.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 18, 2023

I was talking to a real estate agent recently who said that her sellers are scared about a significant downturn in the market and missing out on the higher values. And I found sales that supported the contract price that had sold within the past month. Both fears are understandable.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This is a dramatic and peculiar stance, given that same company a couple of years ago launched a $1 million annual advertising campaign touting a 1% listing fee, but only if the seller turned into a buyer for them. Meaning, they were counting on buyer agent compensation to pay their bills. Imagine that.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

Linda (who asked that her real name not be used) beat out a dozen other prospective buyers in a bidding war by offering $445,000 and waiving all contingencies. With others waiting in line behind her, the seller wouldn’t budge on price. Presented by: Altisource. “I That’s common these days. Streamline by combining services.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. That partnership is everything,” Amy Breach, a Seattle-based Keller Williams agent, told HousingWire in late 2022. The lender and LO can make or break the transaction.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

NAR’s proposed settlement – which still needs court approval – includes several rule changes, including a new requirement that buyer agents to enter into a written buyer broker agreement with clients. “We do not have long-term contracts with many of our real estate partners,” the materials read.

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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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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

ARE YOU A "WANT-TO-BE" SELLER IN 2024? From low inventory levels to increasing mortgage rates , the real estate landscape has experienced a multitude of changes and challenges over the last several years, leaving many sellers wondering when the “right” time to list would be given current market conditions.

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CA Realty Training

AUGUST 9, 2021

The listing presentation is a real estate agent’s opportunity to make a first impression on their prospective client. This is the presentation that pitches them as the best person to hire. A great listing presentation converts home sellers into clients. By Bettina Siochi. Step 1: Dress Professional.

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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.

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McKissock

JULY 26, 2020

The market remains strong for sellers at this time, but there are several things that you should go over with your client to prepare them and ensure that your clients are ready to market their home as effectively as possible. 1: Conduct an Informative Listing Presentation. 3: Prepare Your Client for the “What If” Scenarios.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

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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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The home is under contact, seller and buyer have agreed to terms. About 13% of appraisals came in below the contract price this August, the most-recent available data, according to housing-research firm CoreLogic. housing market is 7% of all mutually accepted contracts. Home Appraisal Tips for Buyers ). Yes, “crap!” and “shoot!”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2023

Not prequalifying is unprofessional and can waste your time and the sellers. Don’t lose the listing of a motivated, have-to-sell seller over price. Try saying the following when the seller requests a list price that is too high: “That’s interesting, ‘seller.’ Always prequalify, 100% of the time!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As we edge towards 2024, the real estate landscape buzzes with both opportunities and uncertainties. With home prices expected to hold steady and even grow in many markets, real estate agents face a unique market shaped by shifting demographics, evolving buyer expectations and lingering economic uncertainties.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

Presented by: Reggora. last year was in California, said Christopher Anderson, a Redfin real estate agent based in Napa, California. “Sellers who are in the market right now are rushing to get under contract because they know buyers may start rethinking their decisions when fire season worsens,” Anderson said.

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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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McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

Real estate transactions are similar to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. One of the main responsibilities of a real estate agent is to effectively organize all the competing interests of a transaction (or pieces of the jigsaw puzzle). Agents should prepare a full seller-net sheet for their sellers.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It’s very important for first-timers to do research and understand all their options before they start looking for a home,” says Cara Ameer , a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who is licensed in California and Florida. Listing agents are going to recommend their seller ask for shorter time periods for loan approval.”

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