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Seller Concessions Adjustments Revisited

Appraisal Buzz

A particular point of contention in this debate is whether or not it is appropriate to adjust seller concessions on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Trainee: (fully confident) The personal property would be $10,000, thus the price paid for the real estate would be $490,000. 09, Adjustments to Comparable Sales ).

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Zillow launches consumer-generated builder review feature

Housing Wire

Buyer-generated content, including consumer reviews of builders, is now available on Zillow and will be viewable on builder profiles, community pages and paid new construction listings. In July, Zillow home shoppers expressed more interest in designing a new home, with page views in July to paid new construction listings up 81%.

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CHLA urges FHA’s equal treatment of homebuyers despite commission status

Housing Wire

The first is a contention that large swaths of first-time homebuyers, who already face major challenges to enter the housing market, will not be able to meet higher down payment thresholds necessary to pay the buyer’s agent commission when using FHA financing.

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These LOs are TikTok sensations. They call a potential ban “unfortunate”

Housing Wire

Using trending videos, educational content and humor to reveal all the secrets about buying a house, Betley, known as @thatmortgageguy , has reached 870,000 followers and garnered 15.5 We get paid for it and we’ve monetized our brands tremendously,” Betley said in an interview. “I’ve million ‘likes’ on TikTok.

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Keller Williams faces three lawsuits tied to its profit-sharing program 

Housing Wire

Both the Moulder and Bueker lawsuits — filed by the firm of Humphrey, Farrington & McClain, based in Independence, Missouri — focus on the contention that Keller Williams breached its contract with agents by retroactively altering the profit-share program.

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Rick Webster to speak at HW Annual Oct. 3

Housing Wire

Paid Advertising : Younger marketers entering our space will bring knowledge of the latest digital marketing strategies. Strategies that are still impactful and well-balanced across paid, earned and owned channels. Content is still king in our industry. HousingWire: Anything else you’d like to add? 3-5 in Scottsdale.

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The past, present and future of real estate commissions

Housing Wire

Mathew Blake: I think it was notable because it touches on a very sensitive topic, but an elemental one for most people, which is “how much are you paid” and “how do you make that money.” But the real estate agent gets paid for the advice, guidance, and process that leads to a closed deal. Already a member?