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Why the US MLS system is the envy of other countries

Housing Wire

As an Irish immigrant to the United States in 1996 who became a real estate broker in 2000, I can tell you this: The U.S. 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. An additional $6,400.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

How getting a real estate license in Illinois is different from other states While most states call the professional who represents a buyer or a seller of commercial or residential real estate a “real estate agent,” Illinois calls this individual a “real estate broker.” Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Excerpts from the letter: … including, but not limited to, experience in real estate market analysis and real estate brokerage, including: • Evaluating and pricing residential real estate. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. percent the previous week.

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The 7 Craziest Mistakes Realtors Make in Fort Hood, TX

Hood Homes Blog

At the end of the day, your seller does not care about your petty squabble with Zillow. Everyone looking for a home between 1500-2000 square feet are not going to see yours. Do a good property intake and have your seller review and sign off on the MLS listing. And that is not including Trulia, which Zillow also owns.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for March 2022

Lamacchia Realty

She brings years of industry experience and expertise in all aspects of the home buying & selling process as well as construction, land assessment & purchasing, negotiating contracts, and design. Buyers, sellers, investors, and builders are her business and she values every single client and loves getting people where they want to be.

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Expectations for 2022 in Seattle/King County Real Estate

Will Springer Realtor

Buyers will continue to outstrip sellers by a significant margin but less extreme than in 2021. That was the average national figure in 2000.). With more sellers expected to enter the market as buyer competition remains fierce, we anticipate strong home sales growth at a more sustainable pace than in 2021.”. 3-bedroom with den).

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HOME BUYERS FACING ‘TRIPLE-WHAMMY’ EFFECT

Will Springer Realtor

HB 1951 would remove “Don’t Know” from the Seller Disclosure Statement that owners complete with the sale of a home. The survey also said that among sellers in the 12 months ending mid-2021, 46% went on to purchase a larger home. >> The U.S. rental-vacancy rate dropped to 5.8% After hitting a low of 4.6% in January to $775,000.

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