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NAR board votes to leave dues unchanged in 2025

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) board of directors voted to leave member dues unchanged in 2025. The vote occurred Thursday during the final day of NAR’s midyear conference, the Realtors Legislative Meetings, according to Inman , which first reported the story. represent themselves 2. represent themselves 2.

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Opinion: Here’s the latest data on what Realtors are witnessing in the housing market

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The monthly Realtors Confidence Index helps to dispel many of the myths and cut through the noise of what is currently happening in the market. The National Association of Realtors Research Group has produced the index since 2008, at a time of turmoil in the real estate market. In comparison, in 2011, homes took 96 days to sell. .

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Opinion: Navigating buyer agent compensation

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) proposed settlement of litigation, recently given preliminary approval by the Court, has raised questions about whether buyers with limited resources, especially first-time home buyers , can afford closing costs. The negotiation would continue until the parties agreed to the terms of the sale.

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Pending home sales crush hopes of forbearance crash bros

Housing Wire

From the National Association of Realtors : “Pending home sales rose 8% in May from the prior month and 13.1% Contract signings rose in all regions in May compared to the prior month and one year ago. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. from one year ago. Become a member today.

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Three trends to watch in 2023

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This article is part of our Housing 2022-23 forecast series. The market has now faced a contraction in existing-homes sales for nine consecutive months, while home prices and rates rise. offers, according NAR’s REALTORS® Confidence Index. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Forecast Event.

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9 innovative strategies to get more real estate seller leads in 2024

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Visit Top Producer Related Articles The 9 top real estate lead generation companies for 2024 6 best real estate lead generation websites for 2024 The ultimate guide to real estate lead generation ideas for 2024 2. The content and consistency that Coffee & Contracts provides really makes it easy to have a good-looking Instagram grid!

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Katherine Mechling

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HW Media: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? I recommend Brummer’s article because he succinctly breaks down the issue and offers some opportunities for improvement. From 2020 to 2021, NAR membership increased by a massive 156,000 Realtors. For one: We’re going to see agents drop out of the industry.