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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

These housing professionals have been gaming out the potential impact on buyers’ agents – a significant source of referrals. Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. Selling your house as-is has the apparent advantage of relinquishing the need to deal with your old place when you prepare to move to your new home. What does it mean to sell your home as-is?

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

The founder of forsalebyowner.com used a Real Estate Agent to sell his home after trying to sell it himself and failing to do so - imagine that. There are pros and cons to going the for sale by owner route, but it is strongly advised to work with a trusted real estate agent throughout the process.

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4 Ways to Help Manage Client Expectations

McKissock

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). Most agents quickly realize that “coordinating the chaos” is a major part of their role in a given transaction. As agents, we know better.

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For Sale By Owner (FSBO): A Comprehensive Guide for 2023

Listing Spark

Are you considering selling your home without the assistance of a real estate agent? For Sale By Owner refers to the process of selling a home without the involvement of a real estate agent or broker. Cost Savings: One of the primary reasons homeowners choose FSBO is to avoid paying hefty commission fees to real estate agents.

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Empowering Investors With an Investor-Friendly Brokerage

Listing Spark

As you gain experience in the industry, you learn that you might not need the comprehensive support of an in-person real estate agent. Why Investors Need an Investor-Friendly Brokerage Real estate brokers are agents with the right licensure and years of experience to oversee and manage other agents.