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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. NAR Research has tracked the number of homes viewed since 1987 and eight is the lowest number on record.

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Saul Klein to lead San Diego MLS in wake of scandal

Housing Wire

San Diego Association of Realtors , which operates one of the country’s largest multiple listing service, has new leadership following the departure of alleged fraudster Mike Mercurio. With an unparalleled track record as a technological trailblazer in real estate and a seasoned data expert, Saul brings a wealth of experience to SDMLS.

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Real estate brokerages: Tech won’t ruin us

Housing Wire

Any real estate talk about technology can degenerate into to just saying the word “technology.” “We The biggest real estate tech change of the 21 st Century is that anyone can look online about what homes are for sale, information that the National Association of Realtors was once able to closely guard on behalf of its member agents.

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Shane Bronson Appointed as a Florida REALTORS® Director for 2024

Lamacchia Realty

Lamacchia Realty’s Florida Regional Vice President and Vice President of Relocation, Shane Bronson , has officially been appointed as a Florida REALTORS® Director for 2024. Lucie Board of REALTORS® where he attends local meetings and events on a regular basis. Lamacchia Realty has been serving buyers and sellers since 2006.

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The current REO market requires an expansion of services for business growth

Housing Wire

Moreover, VRM Mortgage Services harnesses the power of its innovative, proprietary technology, seamlessly blending predictive modeling with AI capabilities. We take immense pride in our agile, industry-leading proprietary technology solutions and our scalable, seasoned resources. territories.

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Opinion: Here’s what people are getting wrong about real estate commissions

Housing Wire

And this one, “If not for the Realtors rule, many buyers wouldn’t use brokers or would negotiate lower commissions. It does not happen (speaking as someone who has bought and sold nearly a dozen homes, aways used a Realtor, and not once could I increase the price to cover the real estate commission or other closing costs).

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Home sales are going to nosedive in 2023, Fannie Mae says

Housing Wire

million, according to the National Association of Realtors. HousingWire recently sat down with Polly CEO Adam Carmel to discuss how lenders can break old habits and redefine the mortgage process through innovation and modern, advanced technology. Still, this was a further decline from July, and sales were down 19.9% from a year ago. .

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