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Navigating the Move: Logistics of a Smooth Home Selling Transition

Lamacchia Realty

NAVIGATING THE MOVE: LOGISTICS OF A SMOOTH HOME SELLING TRANSITION Selling your home comes with its unique set of challenges. The thought of packing up years of memories and coordinating the logistics can be daunting. Bigger repairs might pose financial and logistical problems. It’s also just as crucial to be ready to adapt.

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Appraisers raise alarm on AMC revenue-sharing models

Housing Wire

In a shrinking mortgage market, fee pressures are the main challenge for appraisers, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. Meanwhile, 39% said they had challenges finding sellers. Appraisers , however, feel AMCs put pressure on the market by taking a increasing cut of appraisal fees.

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MLSs, local associations help members navigate changes tied to NAR settlement

Housing Wire

While the news of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement in the commission lawsuits may have created panic at some brokerages , local Realtor associations and Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) said they were not only anticipating the news but were prepared for it.

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Agent vs. REALTOR®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

AGENT VS. REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. To the everyday buyer and seller , they may not think there is much of a difference between the two. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is America’s largest trade association with over 1.5

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Florida Homeowners: What to Expect When You Live in a Tourist Hotspot

Lamacchia Realty

High season means high demand for logistics and accommodations. They specialize in managing logistics during peak tourist times, helping to schedule moves during lower traffic periods like weekdays or early mornings, which can significantly reduce the time spent in transit.

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Affordability boosts Indianapolis housing market 

Housing Wire

Indianapolis is a hub for logistics businesses, including the world’s second-largest FedEx Express hub and the divisional headquarters for freight and transportation giant CSX. The market in Indianapolis is very cyclical,” Carrie Holle, Realtor and principal of the Carrie Holle Group with Compass , told HousingWire. 10, 2023. “The

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How For Sale by Owner Is Changing in Texas

Listing Spark

If you’re a typical home seller offering a 3% commission to your listing agent, that’s a median cost of $11,172 or $14,037, respectively. Technology companies and marketing services firms are providing the tools sellers need to confidently manage real estate transactions without agents.