Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

Lower mortgage rates back in January brought buyers back into the market. Now that rates are moving up, affordability is hindered and making it difficult for potential buyers to act, particularly for repeat buyers with existing mortgages at less than half of current rates,” he said. That’s tough to compete against.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

According to Barton, the “substance of the settlement” is a “very reasonable middle path forward for the industry, where commissions are communicated between sellers and buyers and both parties are better educated.” Barton also touched upon the terms of NAR’s settlement agreement.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Today the National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales fell once again to 4.80 A traditional primary resident seller is also a buyer, which means if they don’t list, they’re not just taking a potential home to be bought off the table — they’re taking a future sale off the books as well. million to 1.28

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Davis also discussed the MLS and how the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Rule impacts both buyers and sellers during her time on the stand. Like the defendants who testified before her, Davis noted that buyers’ agents help both buyers and sellers, as they help bring qualified buyers to the bargaining table.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I started focusing on all sorts of stuff: reading books, meditation, eating healthy, exercising consistently. The same is true if a Realtor partner shares the app on the LO’s behalf. “So Ciardelli revealed the company is also building “a lot of different technology on the app that is advantageous for Realtor partners.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. You should read E-Myth - It's the best business book for new entrepreneurs.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), some 96% of homebuyers use the internet in their home search. Buyer and seller-specific landing pages: You’ll want a site that offers visitor-specific content pages. Increasingly, real estate agents understand the significance of optimizing their online presence to attract leads.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2022

Seattle-based Redfin previously announced its intention to acquire the lender, but CEO Glenn Kelman said the move is particularly timely as buyers face bidding wars and high home prices, saying, “it’s more important than ever for lenders and brokers to work together on every customer’s offer.”. “In The purchase price “represents a $72.5

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2022

trillion and, so far, it is continuing to replace maturing assets in that portfolio as they run off the books. The soaring federal deficit requires even more buyers of bonds, and some government bond sales may make it more difficult to issue MBS securities, unless with higher interest rates.”. The product averaged 2.80% a year ago.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2021

Today the National Association of Realtors reported existing home sales for the month of December were at 6,760,000, a beat of estimates. This also closed the books on 2020’s housing market as we finished out the year at 5,640,000 total existing-home sales — a 5.6% increase from the same month in 2019.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

That question would be answered succinctly when the Dodd Frank Act retooled the entire consumer regulatory structure, redrafting lending and closing documents, stiffening enforcement of laws long on the books and creating new ones, and sending participants in the real estate process into a panic trying to figure out to make it all work.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2024

Don’t miss a recent episode with author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins as she discusses her mantra and new book, The 5 Second Rule , and how agents can apply the lesson in their real estate career. Their sibling podcast, NAR’s Real Estate Today , is not directly for REALTORS, but it takes an intriguing look at industry trends.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I know the one-stop-shop thing is cliché, but if you do it right, that can be a major benefit not only to the Realtor and the title company as ancillary income, but to the consumer who it is benefiting from efficiencies and better pricing through economies of scale,” LaRosa said. But the joint venture model may soon be on the way out. “The

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

“This is an absolute must, especially in the market right now as it gives the lender an opportunity to fill the listing agent in on the buyer’s background and how the VA loan process works,” Pascoe explained. Next, he has his buyers write a letter to the seller, a practice that has come under scrutiny lately for creating potential biases.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Offerpad is an instant buyer, or iBuyer, a company that gives sellers cash offers for their homes and attempts to resell the homes for a profit, sometimes after making renovations. “Significant untapped growth potential,” touts a slide in an Offerpad Solutions Inc.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

New findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show a fresh picture of who’s buying and selling homes, with more first-time buyers entering the market and families looking for homes that fit multiple generations. Ideal for realtors looking for functionality without a big price tag.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2023

I referenced in my last opinion piece in Housing Wire that the Urban Institute publishes a “ monthly chart book ” that is packed full of relevant data. This recent publication paints a clear picture as to why any Realtor or homebuilder should always include a nonbank lender in their referrals.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Currently, there are about 154,113 Realtors ® in Texas, according to the National Association of Realtors. Since IndentoGO doesn’t accept walk-ins, you will need to schedule your fingerprinting appointment in advance by booking it through their website or calling (888) 467-2080. must be paid to IdentoGO. [14] 14] Did you know?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

Bidders were required to be cash buyers, or more precisely cryptocurrency buyers, or – more precisely still – have a virtual wallet on the Ethereum blockchain. Generally, listing agents extract a commission from the homeseller and then split it with the buyer’s agent. It represented LLC ownership of the property.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

We are so excited to share that Michelle Wesson has won the 2021 award for referring the most buyers and sellers into the company who then get referred out to our REALTORS ®! I'm so excited and honored to be able to bring in business and give it to our Lamacchia REALTORS® to help them grown and succeed.". "I'm Michelle Wesson.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If you target luxury buyers and sellers, it’s worth considering this investment, which also comes with the ability to choose a DIY or done-for-you build-out. A CRM will help you streamline your sales processes, store client data, manage leads and keep track of how many times you’ve connected with every buyer or seller.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features three e-books and a course manual designed to help you retain essential real estate concepts and prepare for the state exam. Audio book, eBook, 1100+ practice questions, 24/7 on demand classes & Livestream online classes. 25 hrs livestream access. 40 hrs livestream access.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2022

When they said they were starting exams again, I hopped on it and managed to book a slot for two weeks after they opened up,” Hunt said. “I At the close of 2019, the National Association of Realtors had 1.4 I had let things slip so I crammed it all in again and took a ton of practice tests and then took the real thing.”.

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McKissock

AUGUST 5, 2020

FSBO ethics are not included in the National Associaton of REALTORs® (NAR) Code of Ethics. Agent Marketing claims that working with FSBOs attracts more listings and buyer leads. They recommend helping FSBOs market their properties for free for 30 days while becoming a “buyer agent” to get paid. Sadly, all of them may be wrong.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Gone are the days of weekly listing books and print advertisements with grainy black-and-white photos. As more and more people enter the real estate industry – membership at the National Association of Realtors has ballooned to a record 1.6 “I told my husband that I’d do it for a year or two and see how it goes. That was in 1980.”.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If you already have a PSI account, you can log in to begin the booking process and schedule your test. Next, you’ll choose an exam date and time to book at that location. Next, you’ll choose an exam date and time to book at that location. This average reflects the total for both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Your real estate website should serve multiple functions, almost like a digital business card with an MLS listing storefront, a booking platform, a home valuation page, and even your background story and biography. Check out this example: This Placester real estate landing page caters to buyers looking for listings.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Now, a year and a half later, with rates up to 8%, buyer affordability is significantly diminished. Coming from the frenzied pandemic market where inventory was at historically low levels , sellers are holding the line and buyers are still the ones competing in this market. In the graphic to the right, you can see this more clearly.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2022

On Thursday the National Association of Realtors reported that we had a 23.8% Well, that got smashed in just two years, and 2022 is another year on the books with significant price gains. year-over-year decline in existing home sales in September and total inventory has now fallen on back-to-back reports. The role of mortgage rates.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 16, 2023

Home buyers often seek out local insights from their real estate professionals on everything from restaurants and shopping, but everyone should tread carefully when exchanging their impressions about schools. Some buyers are focused on rankings and can be dead set on moving into a certain school district. Every buyer is different.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 10, 2022

Despite all of it competition is still strong, and buyers are still out there, but with average prices increasing also at historic rates since 2020 and with the cost increase of borrowing, a shift in the market is happening. Congratulations, frustrated home buyers ! That’s not going to happen.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Why you need this book Have you ever had to appraise a home with “no comps”? A home modified for handicapped access?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Known as the “Real Life Realtor,” she’s the brain behind Real Life Real Estate Training. Smaller, more specific courses, such as The Buyer Presentation , are priced at $347. The Millionaire Realtor Membership costs $97 per month, while the intensive Millionaire Real Estate Agent Coaching Program doesn’t publicly list its price tag.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 19, 2021

Lamacchia Realty gained a powerful REALTOR® in the Chelmsford market this past June, Carol McDonald Macri! With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Carol brings a wealth of knowledge and a sizable book of business with her to the company. As a REALTOR® her passion for helping her clients shines brightly through her success.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JULY 7, 2021

This rise has caused rental rates to spike, increased demand for housing and has made it very difficult, if not impossible, for first-time buyers to get their foot in the door of home sweet home. For home buyers, it’s roughly the same experience. Elsewhere on Vancouver Island, home prices also rose sharply.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Additionally, it’s a good idea to gain a solid understanding of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORs® (NAR). The remaining articles deal with Board of Realtors® proceedings and duties to other Realtors®. See NAR’s thirty-one Case Interpretations of Article 1.

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