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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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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.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

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. I worked open houses, made daily calls to my database, and focused on my “sphere”.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

These efforts include having open house programs to help seller agents and co-marketing home listings with these professionals, using social media to reach borrowers, and sometimes buying leads, according to Kortas. Having to be somebody’s confidant and advisor on the real estate part would be “tough.”

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4 Strategies for Selling Your Home Without a Realtor

Listing Spark

Knowing how to sell your home without a realtor can easily save you thousands of dollars on closing costs and fees. Advantages of Knowing How to Sell Your Home Without a Realtor Selling your home is already a massive undertaking, even if you’re moving within the same community. Let’s get technical for a second.

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How to Sell Your Own Home Without a Realtor

Listing Spark

Ten percent of homes sold in 2021 were sold by their owners without a realtor. If you want to sell your home, that journey begins by learning more about how to sell your own home without a realtor, what tasks you’ll be required to manage, and common challenges so you can move forward strategically. Is FSBO the Right Fit for You?

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

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.