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NAR clarifies details on buyer broker agreements

Housing Wire

As the July deadline for the implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement approaches, the trade organization is looking to iron out some details about buyer broker agreements.

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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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Planning an Open House? Don’t Forget These Key Preparations

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If you’re planning on selling your home, you’re probably going to have open houses so that you can let buyers see for themselves the wonderful features of your home. How can you get the most impact from an open house? Now she wants to have an open house. What do you need to do?

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‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement

Housing Wire

During a virtual open house hosted by Keller Williams to answer agent and broker questions about the settlements in the commission lawsuits , the overwhelming message was for real estate professionals to focus on what they can control. Seller concessions is money that is being given by the seller directly to the buyer,” Papasan said.

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The art of gift-giving in real estate: A personal touch

Housing Wire

As we come out of the holidays, we’re cleaning up, throwing out tired-looking decorations and looking for a place for presents in the closets or cabinets. However, if you’re like many Americans, you’re probably planning to take at least some of those presents back to the store for a refund or exchange.

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Selling a Home Vacant vs. Furnished: How it Impacts Open Houses

Lamacchia Realty

SELLING A HOME VACANT VS. FURNISHED: HOW IT IMPACTS OPEN HOUSES. Pros of Selling Furnished Helps the buyer see how each room can be utilized Makes the house feel more like a home, not just a structure Furniture helps cover small imperfections (chipped paint, a scratch on the floor, etc.) Additional Resources. Read More ».

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

Housing Wire

According to the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR), 70% of broker/broker associates and 69% of sales agents have a website. I’ve been building my social media presence consistently for about three years now and am finally at the point where people recognize me in my neighborhood, at open houses, and at Realtor® events.