Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

The past year and a half, with its rising mortgage rates , low inventory, and economic uncertainty, has been a challenge for real estate pros, not to mention the buyers and sellers they serve. Regularly update content, share valuable insights about the local market, and interact with potential clients.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The highly anticipated trial of the Sitzer/Burnett buyer broker compensation class action lawsuit kicked off in earnest on Tuesday morning, with opening arguments taking place in the Kansas City courtroom belonging to U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Bough.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals’ three-judge panel concurred with a lower district court’s decision that HomeServices is not permitted to enforce arbitration agreements signed by seller clients of franchisees under its authority. billion in commissions they paid to buyers’ agents in the past eight years.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” Creating new content, whether in the form of text, photos, videos or computer code, is referred to as generative AI. Building trust with prospects or clients takes time. So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

But the good news is, more buyers have become aware of down payment assistance (DPA) options and are tapping into available resources for help, said Susanne Saller, a senior consultant at Caliber Home Loans. In addition, homebuyers might have to deal with sellers who are reluctant to sell their homes to DPA borrowers.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

How many other clients are you representing right now? Choosing a real estate agent who already has 10 buyers and five sellers probably doesn’t bode well for your home search. Do you have any references I can contact? Do your research, ask questions, and check reviews and references.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This does mean that the value of nearly all of our clients is down from where they were 15 months or more ago. Terms have slightly changed Furthermore, the terms of most transactions are characterized with less cash at close and more on the contingent part of the transaction (often referred to as the Earn Out).

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With the scrutiny of The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission and multiple lawsuits concerning how buyers’ brokers get paid, many brokers say it feels like an all-out war on the real estate industry. billion in commissions they paid to buyers’ agents in the past eight years. Judge Stephen R. Bough of U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Our way of honoring first responders is by educating our podcast listeners, readers and coaching clients in the real estate industry about how to help those who helped all of us and are still being of service every day. Listen to all of these really great mortgage programs (most agents and buyers don’t know about these!)

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2023

Not prequalifying is unprofessional and can waste your time and the sellers. Don’t lose the listing of a motivated, have-to-sell seller over price. Try saying the following when the seller requests a list price that is too high: “That’s interesting, ‘seller.’ How would it compare in the eyes of the buyer?

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2021

There were 3,541 respondents to the online survey which ran from May 3-10, 2021, of which 1,731 had a client. “With little supply in the market, homes typically sold within 17 days — down from 27 days one year ago, as buyer competition heats up,” NAR said in a statement. 25% of all sales were cash sales, per the report.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

DBRS Morningstar’s rating of the $224 million securitization opened up new types of bond buyers that have inherently lower costs of capital, Saluda Grade CEO Ryan Craft said. We do see this as a new asset class in the real estate ecosystem and we see it as complementary to traditional debt options that exist today,” Burnett said.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For the third year in a row, Michelle has earned this award for referring the most buyers and sellers into the company. All the clients Michelle has brought in have all been referred out to our Lamacchia Realty REALTORS. I’m not surprised that Michelle has taken home this award for the third year in a row.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2022

The lawsuit, in part, challenges a rule first put forth by the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges, NAR’s forerunner, in 1913, that a member agent representing a home seller , “Always be ready and willing to divide the regular commission equally with any member of the Association who can produce a buyer for any client.”.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 3, 2021

The most successful realtors and agents are finding ways to incorporate technology into their practices to increase their efficiency and draw in more clients, but the rising popularity of iBuying platforms has led to a whole new wave of trepidation. After finding a home, the home buyer can self-tour the property without making an appointment.

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Boston Appraisal

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you or your client are facing a situation where an appraisal is challenged or disputed, you need to have a solid strategy to defend or contest the appraisal. If possible, obtain references or testimonials from previous clients or peers of the appraiser. Check for any disciplinary actions or complaints against the appraiser.

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McKissock

APRIL 14, 2021

How many of your real estate clients have used you before in a home sale? A survey by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) said 91 percent of buyers would likely use the same real estate sales agent again or recommend them to a friend. Stay in touch with real estate clients. Send your real estate clients goodies.

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CA Realty Training

MARCH 29, 2021

It’s important to know how to set up and maintain a good foundation with your clients. Listening is fundamental in creating a good working client relationship. Many agents are not in the habit of really listening to their client. Practicing this skill of active listening will give you insight to your client’s needs.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 1, 2024

“I’m thrilled that we’ve won this award and even more thrilled that we helped so many clients relocate this year! Being a part of LeadingRE® has allowed our department to elevate its level of service to our buyers and sellers, no matter the location!”

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McKissock

JULY 26, 2022

As a buyer agent , it is your job to be the voice of reason, the buffer, and sometimes the peacemaker. Here are some tips on how to make the real estate transaction process as smooth as possible for you and your buyer clients. Requests to sellers to pay closing costs. Competing with other buyers. Making an offer.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The market area that the property is located in can definatley support the price but does the price truely reflect the market value of that specific property or does it reflect what a super motivated buyer with available funds is willing to pay? For sellers, this can be appealing, as it may justify a higher asking price.

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McKissock

JULY 31, 2022

Unfortunately, as many as 70% of home buyers report having at least one regret about their experiences and decisions during the home buying process. Popular markets in states such as Phoenix and California reportedly have higher rates of buyer’s remorse. . 22% of buyers felt that they overpaid for their homes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2022

In return, the Samson agent is asked – not told, asked – to refer clients to Cardinal Title Group , a title insurer wholly owned by Samson. “I The company totaled 20,210 in 2021 transaction sides (If you represent just one side of the deal, buyer or seller, that counts as a side). Samson reported $9.6

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This is the second year in a row that Michelle has taken home the award for referring the most buyers and sellers into the company who then get referred out to our REALTORS. Michelle has done a wonderful job continuing to nurture and care for her sphere of influence and past clients.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Lamacchia Realty has been serving buyers and sellers throughout Connecticut for years, but this is the first true brick-and-mortar location in the state! Finally, after years of referring clients to other companies, Lamacchia opened its very first office in the state of Florida. Meet our Southington area REALTORS®!

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Here’s a fun fact, real estate agents in GA have no fiduciary responsibility to their client or customer. Unless a fiduciary relationship is specifically stated and acknowledged by both parties, one does not exist with either a client or customer. It’s incumbent upon both buyers and sellers to do their part as well.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2021

The underwriting team has finished their final review and discovered that your buyer is no longer qualified to purchase the home. These are all situations that have happened to many real estate agents, buyers, and sellers time and time again. Ask them for references if you feel that is necessary. There are many options.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2020

Let’s look at this in a key discipline every mortgage, and real estate professional would want to practice as much as possible, to be as great as possible, to execute as consistently as possible – an initial conversation with a potential borrower (buyer/seller) who wants to buy a home and is inquiring about financing. And, that’s fair.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 7, 2024

Her reason for becoming a real estate agent is to continue her desire to work with people and have clients be as happy with their lifestyle as she is providing it to them. Her desire to help her clients earned Shauna the title of Rising Star in the September 2021 issue of the South Shore Real Producers Magazine !

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Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 72

Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To round out the year, Eileen took home the award for Most Acquired Clients companywide. Now servicing buyers and sellers in Worcester County, Colin’s clients describe him as helpful, energetic, and goal-oriented. He strives to be consistently learning and becoming a better professional for his clients.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

The question should I sell my home for sale by owner or without a Realtor® is likely one asked by every home seller with the thought of trying to save money. Buyers want to work with the best local Realtors® to help them when buying a home because it is such a large financial purchase with so many different components involved.

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McKissock

JULY 19, 2022

Red Flags: The seller demands payment upfront. In terms of real estate, the internet has made it easier for affluent buyers to invest in real estate overseas. Sellers are often on a time crunch to get properties locked into a contract, which leaves little time to properly deal with the unexpected. Lack of documentation.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 18, 2021

Real estate agents are trained and experienced at negotiating for the client to get the most out of each transaction and to ensure each step of the process is done with great attention to detail. Review References. Ask for references from past clients and use the internet as a tool to read reviews. Buyer Resources.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

His focus is on helping buyers and sellers have a stress-free, efficient, and smooth real estate transaction experience. To accomplish this, Brad provides ongoing and transparent communications to his clients and prioritizes customer service and satisfaction above all else. Brad To learn more about Brad, click here.

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CA Realty Training

JULY 19, 2021

You have to build strong relationships with your clients to have a long, lucrative career in real estate. . When your clients like working with you, they will recommend your services to other people they know. So, now the question becomes, “how do you provide great customer service to your clients.” What does fiduciary mean?

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