McKissock

APRIL 20, 2021

Becoming a real estate agent requires a giant leap of faith and an investment of time and money. That’s why some agents may choose to test the waters with a part-time real estate position while hanging onto a steady income from another job. How much is a part-time real estate agent salary?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2022

.” Houses were selling at a fever pitch in a matter of days, with multiple offers, waived contingencies and buyers paying $100,000(!) The Big Chill” or “Frozen,” says Green, principal at real estate law firm Polunsky Beitel Green. over asking price. High octane stuff. But the housing market in the second half of 2022?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The second week of the Sitzer/Burnett class-action buyer broker commission antitrust lawsuit kicked off with a bang. She also said that HomeService’s guidelines state that listing brokers need to compensate buyer brokers only when the property is in the MLS. million real estate licensees in the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

Compass on Tuesday said that it has shut down Modus Technologies , a Seattle-based company that Compass bought in October 2020, heralding its entry point into the title and escrow space. It also plans to reduce costs by not backfilling roles and by getting out of real estate office leases. So buyers are getting concerned.”.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

HW Media CEO Clayton Collins spoke with Reggora CEO and co-founder Brian Zitin about how 2020 changed appraisal tech and what appraisal modernization looks like moving forward. ” As of March 31, 1,493 fires have been reported in Utah since the beginning of 2020, resulting in 329,735 acres burned. . million people since 2010.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

A new report from Redfin shows that homes listed midweek sell for an average of $1,700 more than homes listed on the weekend, based on homes sold above their list price from July 2020 through February 2021. “And listing on a Sunday or Monday means buyers may lose interest before the following weekend,” Fairweather said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. Things can work so much faster now than they did then and of course that has made us more productive as agents,” Florida-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty agent Ashley Cusack, who has been in real estate for nearly 30 years said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2022

CoStar Group , a provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the commercial and residential property markets, cut approximately 100 positions as it announced the integration of Homesnap with its Homes.com brands late last month. .

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

For one: We’re going to see agents drop out of the industry. From 2020 to 2021, NAR membership increased by a massive 156,000 Realtors. That’s a lot of agents making peanuts during an intensely hot market — and as the market softens and it gets harder to transact, I anticipate many of those agents will give up altogether.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 17, 2021

Between 2002-2005 in many markets, the real estate market was scorching, much like it is today. Prices were escalating quickly, and buyers were purchasing in a frenzy for fear of being left behind and not being able to get their foot on the property ladder. We are seeing that as a profession again. How do we combat this?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Each year RealTrends releases its list of the highest performing real estate agents in the country, and, like clockwork, Ben Caballero of Dallas-based HomesUSA tops the list. In 2020, Cabellero reported 6,409 transaction sides — or 18 home sales a day — for a deal volume of $2.2 And are these numbers for real?

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Seems that just over 70 of recent homebuyers have buyer’s remorse. In Feb '21 we noted that 44 of homebuyers had buyer's remorse, these new stats are bonkers. This number is a bit of a surprise and the reasons have to do with price but also with just about every other aspect of the buyer's transactions. Most of them.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2021

2020 proved that we all need to work to find new ways to generate business. The country was paralyzed amid the current health crisis and many borrowers and sellers alike are frightened to enter purchase contracts and move forward with transactions already in progress.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

No matter where you are in the state, real estate agents in Virginia are facing low inventory conditions that are creating frustrating scenarios for their buyers. “I I have buyers that are looking, but to find a house that you love enough to pay a high price for — and to be at over a 6.5%

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 7, 2022

Probably not a bad question as the changes in quarter 2 of 2022 were dramatic, As the Fed fights rampant inflation, buyers are faced with dramatic rate increases and sellers with a comparative lack of activity. No More Appraisal Gimmies The real estate market coming out of Covid from about fall of 2020 through spring of 2022 was an anomaly.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 2, 2021

It's imperative, now more than ever, to have an experienced real estate agent who has your best interests at heart. There are key skills you should look for in your listing agent or selling agent. The real estate markets in 2020 and so far in 2021 have been like no other.

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PennyMac

APRIL 2, 2020

Plus, some sellers will only consider offers from buyers who are pre-approved, so it’s best to set yourself up for success with this easy move. Step 4: Find the Right Real Estate Agent. But be sure you’ve done your research before opting out of using an agent. when you find your dream home.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 20, 2021

According to a homebuyinginstitute.com article, in February of 2021, there were fewer home for sale than in February 2020. According to an article on Realtor.com, there were 52% less homes on the market in March of 2021 than in March of 2020. Many buyers will need the extra money to pay the difference. It's that simple.

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Cornerstone

JULY 1, 2021

Here’s an overview of why selling your house now may be optimal: Because inventory is so tight and demand is so high, buyers are competing for limited listings as homes fly off the market. It’s also the question most real estate agents and housing authorities are asking: “When will sellers start returning to the market?”

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 14, 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. Protect Yourself as a Buyer Now consider another scenario.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2021

According to the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors , the number of houses for sale in 2020 was down 47.5% You set your appointments the night before, and when you get there that morning, they might already be under contract.” How 2020 is still shaping the way lenders use data. year-over-year.

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Cornerstone

MAY 4, 2021

If you’re considering selling, your first step might be to begin looking into which remodeling projects may make your home more attractive to buyers. But before you sign any contracts, keep in mind that there’s something unique going on in today’s housing market. There aren’t enough houses to meet buyer demand.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

What’s shocking is (through the end of 2020) about 23% of Houston neighborhoods in specific areas are still selling at LOWER PRICES than before Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017. This highlights the importance of Avoiding the 9 Most Common Mistakes Buyers Make. Buyers Beware? real estate should be a good hedge for inflation).

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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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Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so. Richardson, a real estate agent, attorney, and co-founder of Richardson, Ober, DeNichilo. Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 45.5%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

million in 2020 to $24.9 In the past year, NFTs pole vaulted from mostly commodifying art and digital assets to an array of spheres including – very preliminarily – real estate. It also gives real estate agents ideas. How a real estate NFT works today…. Next Propy auctioned off the NFT.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. The number of potential buyers will decrease as rates go up in many markets. We have never seen a pandemic real estate market before.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Real estate agents in New York City — and across the country — are cheering for Florance. The information they gathered from taking pictures of buildings and developing relationships with commercial real estate agents led to a role in facilitating transactions, Florance said. and then across the country.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 27, 2023

From 2017 through at least 2020, City National avoided marketing and underwriting mortgages in majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods. Popular topics include how to market to attorneys and get referrals from real estate agents. Estate/trust appraisals, the most popular for residential appraisers, are included.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 19, 2022

Excerpt: Mortgage application activity has slowed more than expected to its lowest level in 22 years, as both refinance and purchase applications contracted, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Find another appraiser or real estate agent who can help you. • I never buy support contracts.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 10, 2022

Not much work probably compared with 2020-2022. How to get referrals from real estate agents. Estate/trust appraising Special Report – Good, steady business. The rate environment of 2020/2021 is the biggest problem because it cleared out a vast majority of refi potential from the market. This is the past.

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Listing Spark

MARCH 15, 2022

One of the biggest differences is that the buyer does not get involved in the appraisals. If the yard is full of toys, tools, or other items, it will be difficult for potential buyers to get a good idea of what the property could look like. This will make your home look more timeless and will appeal to a wider range of buyers.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2022

Borrower complaints, real estate agents, attorneys, etc. Risk Management for Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Firms, written by Peter Christensen, Esq. 10) Buyers have more opportunities. Also included is the median sales price in May 2022 and the percent drop from 2020 to 2022. percent from 5.98

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

You may have heard the good news: In recent weeks, several mortgage and real estate brokerage execs have exclaimed that we may have already reached the bottom of the market. For prospective home buyers and sellers, that could mean a gradual decline in mortgage rates , which would unlock inventory and—dare I say—sales activity.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 30, 2022

There is a lot of news in the media about the real estate market starting to cool down for sellers and balance out for buyers. If you are a buyer, you may be getting giddy about it. Here are a couple of strategies for buyers to follow in order to secure the houses they have been waiting for.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Traditional real estate brokerages in Dallas typically charge 6% commissions, this is 6% of the final sales price of the home. For example, if you listed with a traditional agent and your home sold for a gross price of $600,000, you would pay $36,000 in real estate commissions. 7/day – Pay as you go 0.5%

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Traditional real estate brokerages in San Antonio typically charge 6% commissions, this is 6% of the final sales price of the home. For example, if you listed with a traditional agent and your home sold for a gross price of $300,000, you would pay $18,000 in real estate commissions. 7/day – Pay as you go 0.5%

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