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Here’s how to find property owners ready to sell

Housing Wire

“There’s still a massive amount of buyers and not enough inventory,” said Tyler White, Senior Vice President of Operations at PropStream, a real estate data provider. Access to property data and an ability to efficiently target prospective sellers can give agents and brokers a competitive edge in this low-inventory environment.

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There’s no sign of the typical fall slowdown in home buying

Housing Wire

Most sellers who are on the market now are very motivated to move: landlords with vacant homes, families who already upgraded and need to sell their previous homes, couples splitting up,” David Palmer, a Redfin listing agent, said in a statement.

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Housing Shortage in Maryland

Robinson Appraisal Group

The low inventory of available homes combined with high interest rates has made it difficult for potential buyers to find an affordable home in the area. Harford County homes for sale are down 19.2%, Baltimore County inventory is down 30.2% So, why is the inventory amount for houses on the market so low??

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Need to sell your house fast? Here are 7 great options

Housing Wire

Today, homes are selling faster than usual because of the shortage of inventory and high buyer demand. Roofstock Marketplace , for example, offers services to help sellers who need to sell their homes fast, including key market insights to help with pricing. Fortunately, there are many ways you can sell your house fast.

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Various Shades of Buyer Representation

Eppraisal

Sellers usually pay real estate commission, and the seller’s brokerage cooperates and shares commission with the buyer’s brokerage. If the seller’s brokerage is not cooperating and sharing commission, you may find yourself paying your buyer’s brokerage the commission. Explain real estate terms.

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What to Do When You've Been Outbid for Another Home

Eppraisal

In fact, according to an article on Realtor.com, the national inventory of active listings declined by 53% over last year. It's All About the Sellers It's a super sizzling seller's market right now and home values are rising. Sellers are in charge and if you're trying to buy a home, keep this in mind.

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4 reasons you’re better off selling your house this winter [INFOGRAPHIC]

Cornerstone

Housing inventory is at an all-time low , sitting far below the 6-month supply required to support a healthy market. Many sellers are seeing homes “fly off the shelves.” Will I make more money if I become a landlord? This speeds up selling significantly. It can also make selling simpler. For educational purposes only.