Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Over half of Realtors said that social media was their top lead-generating technology tool, according to a new survey report from the National Association of Realtors. With 30% of brokerage business coming from referrals and repeat customers, it is critical for agents to build and maintain relationships with their clients.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2023

2022 was a roller coaster year, continuing the strong pandemic and post-pandemic fueled housing market through the first half of the year. Then, in the third quarter, we saw an abrupt stop to the record-breaking housing market. of all Realtors. 1 spot in transaction sides for the past four years.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2024

The recent announcement of Homie’s decision to strip its brokerage services and end employment for its real estate agents has once again brought the discussion of alternative models in real estate to the forefront. Many limited service brokerages have faced similar hurdles in their quest to disrupt the status quo.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 11, 2024

Through issuance of Circular 26-24-14 veterans will have the ability to remain competitive and not at a disadvantage in homebuying market due to changes that may result from a recent class-action settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) , slated to take effect later this summer.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2024

The change, a result of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement , was anticipated late last month and commented on by Michelle Corridon, the deputy policy director at the VA. She said that a circular would be issued while the agency is engaging in a formal rulemaking process.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2022

neighborhood, housing market, Fall, homes, new house sales, forbearance. The Federal Reserve ’s 75 basis point interest rate hike – its largest since 1994 – proves the central bank is laser-focused on slowing inflation, but loan officers and housing economists don’t expect mortgage rates to come down until consumer prices fall.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

You think things are bad in the housing market now? Even the most battle-tested industry players are preparing for one of the strongest housing market corrections in decades. Probably, the housing market needs to go to a correction to get to that place.” ” Where is the housing market heading?

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2022

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. The market is just insane,” she said. “I

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2022

” Cracking the code on marketing to the realtor channel. As lenders adapt to a purchase-centered market, HousingWire spoke to Brian Boero, CEO of 1000watt, about opportunities to grow lenders’ effectiveness in the real estate agent and broker market.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

Redfin showcased pockets of growth in the first quarter of 2024 despite challenging housing market conditions. The brokerage posted revenue of $225.5 Redfin’s brokerage revenue hovered around $125 million, up 5% from a year ago. Our brokerage sales initiatives are working,” Kelman said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

While revenue rose at eXp World Holdings during the first quarter of 2024, the firm was still unable to turn a profit due to the challenging housing market. Sanford indicated that eXp may be among the last of the large brokerages yet to settle and is not currently in discussions for a settlement. million in Q1 2023.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

This stabilization is possibly linked to a resurgence in property sales, hinting at a more buoyant housing market ahead. Moreover, the AMI reveals an upward trend in agents switching between brokerages, though the expected peak for March fell short of previous highs, the overall trend continues generally upward.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Thanks to provisions in both Anywhere’s and RE/MAX’s settlement agreements , as well as Redfin’s announcement that it would be requiring agents to cancel their National Association of Realtors membership, much of the speculation has focused on what will become of NAR’s 1.5 million members. Certainly there are a lot of places in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

At the crux of the case is the allegation that commission rates are too high, it’s unfair that the seller pays the buyer’s agent’s commission, and that the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Code of Conduct and MLS Handbook lead to set pricing. million, respectively. ” What’s at stake?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams , and Berkshire Hathaway are still going to court to fight the allegations. Cost Management : About 10% of brokerages in the survey are looking into reducing overhead costs, possibly by consolidating offices or cutting certain expenses.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that it had 1,509,195 members at the end of April, a decline of 2.96% from the 1,554,604 members it had at the end of 2023 but higher than its numbers in February and March. You can find more information in our recent update in Realtor Magazine.“ How many is unclear.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

We found that buyers stepping into the 2024 housing market have much to learn from previous shoppers,” the report stated. It noted the upcoming changes to agent commission structures following the nationwide settlement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several major brokerage firms.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Anywhere Real Estate and RE/MAX both proposed settlements, while Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Keller Williams, and the National Association of Realtors plan to fight. RealTrends BrokerPulse requests surveys from some 19,000+ real estate brokerage leaders around the nation on market trends and brokerage opportunities and challenges.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

MC Mortgage Group, a mortgage brokerage based in Wilmington, North Carolina, serves homebuyers across North and South Carolina. Patrick Stoy , president of MC Mortgage Group, established the brokerage in 2005 and brings with him 24 years of experience in the housing industry.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Although high mortgage rates, elevated home prices and limited housing inventory have crippled the 2023 housing market, the outlook for 2024 is brighter, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist with the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Consumers are happy with real estate service.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The deal, in addition to existing agreements with the Realty Alliance and the National Association of Realtors , brings ICE’s MLS data coverage to more than 90% of active listings across the country.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

And when Ryan Serhant approached Team to join his eponymous brokerage, Team said he was excited to jump into a new challenge. Ryan’s company was started just a few years ago and they are already a top brokerage in New York. The agent is going to go and have the same conversation with their brokerage and their MLS and everyone else.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2022

Residential real estate brokerages will not do as well in 2022 as they did in 2021, but let’s not get carried away. s quarter one earnings just as the stock markets opened early Thursday morning. At the same time, Realogy’s CEO noted that the housing market is still pretty good – at least if you’re not a consumer trying to buy a home.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In regards to the outcome of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit , Kelman said it was one that Redfin has long prepared for, which he felt was evident in the firm’s commitment to giving consumers a better deal and the announcement of their break from the National Association of Realtors. I feel a twinge of optimism. million in Q3 2022.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Consumers have had lots of choices in brokerage services, including those with lower costs, but they have chosen not to use them in any meaningful way. Just look at CoStar’s dominance over the commercial brokerage market. ZipRealty closed nearly 30,000 transactions at its peak. Why aren’t consumers using discount firms?

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Empire Appraisal Group

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Housing Market Collapse? Housing Market Collapse? Nowhere in Sight | Florida Realtors. The housing market has taken a few hits, such as a doubling of mortgage rates in 2022, but it remains solid even if legitimate news providers suggest doom and gloom. Housing Market Collapse?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

SentriLock , the home lockbox company wholly owned by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), announced Tuesday that they created a computer and smart phone platform to help real estate agents juggle their home showing appointments. The development is intriguing for a few reasons. Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2021

real estate in 2022 may see challenges to its biggest enterprises, including the National Association of Realtors and Zillow , and shifting adjustments to how work is done amid the coronavirus pandemic. 2021 is projected to have the most home sales since the 2006 housing bubble, with the U.S. on pace for 6.29

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

For Victoria Murphy, a RE/MAX agent in Oahu, Hawaii, getting her Realtor license was always a part of her plan. By the end of July, the National Association of Realtors reported that it had grown to 1,409,727 total members, up 1.9% But shut-down orders in March helped push the college student to get it done.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Gary Scott, president at Allen Tate Realtors. With more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, Scott has held positions with multiple brokerage firms across the East Coast, which includes B. HousingWire: What do you think will be the big themes for the housing market in 2022?

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Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2022

He has more than 15 years of industry experience, holding multiple positions in the industry including being an investor, team owner/leader, brokerage operating partner, coach and trainer and corporate executive. Below, Gubernick answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Meanwhile, trade groups representing lenders believe that more details on the settlement are needed to understand its coming impact on the housing market. He shows up for open houses and teaches courses at real estate brokerage firms, which allowed him to build relationships with agents throughout his career.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

The recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors and major real estate firms revolves around the practice of “broker cooperation,” where agents representing sellers share commissions with agents representing buyers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The bidding wars that put smiles on the faces of sellers and simultaneously drove buyers to rip their hair out weren’t as frequent in August, according to the latest report from brokerage Redfin. million homes, according to the National Association of Realtors. In August, 58.8% million to 5.61

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 11, 2024

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for all of 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® out of the over 500 agents in Lamacchia Realty by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the year! Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Women make up 66% of all Realtors, according to the National Association of Realtors ‘ 2022 Member Profile , but hold just a fraction of executive leadership positions throughout the industry. HW Media : What do you think will be the big themes for the housing market in 2022-2023?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In addition to discussing Zillow’s financial results and the continual evolution of its Housing Super App vision on its third quarter earnings call, CEO Rich Barton and Zillow executives took time to address the elephant in the room: the verdict of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit.

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