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Overblown rumors of demise? NAR has lost only 45K members since December

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that it had 1,509,195 members at the end of April, a decline of 2.96% from the 1,554,604 members it had at the end of 2023 but higher than its numbers in February and March. In modern times, membership hit a low point of 963,478 in February 2013 and climbed to a high of 1.60

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Commission lawsuits spread to Manhattan

Housing Wire

On Wednesday, Manhattan home seller Monty March filed a lawsuit in U.S. Real Estate , Modern Spaces , The Agency , The Modlin Group , Nest Seekers International , Oxford Property Group , R New York , RE/MAX , SERHANT. Noticeably missing from the list is the National Association of Realtors. is safe from a commission lawsuit.

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7 Essential Tips for Selling Your Home Without a Realtor

Listing Spark

Traditionally, homeowners depend on realtors to navigate this complex venture, which often comes with a hefty 3% listing agent fee. But what if you could successfully navigate the intricacies of this journey without a realtor? Traditional realtors typically charge a commission of around 3% of the home’s selling price.

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The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home Without a REALTOR®

Lamacchia Realty

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF SELLING YOUR HOME WITHOUT A REALTOR® There is no denying it, the housing market has been a rollercoaster over the last several years. From the Covid-19 driven frenzy in 2020 to the significant inventory slowdown this year , buyers , sellers , and agents have all had adapt and grow comfortable with change.

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Circa 2010: What real estate agents need to know about kitchens and baths

Inman

Knowing these trends and being able to discuss them with buyers and sellers will give Realtors a distinct advantage. Suggesting modern features to sellers to add to their homes before listing existing properties will also give agents additional power.

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Modern FSBO Listing Services: Innovative Tools You Can Use

Listing Spark

In modern practices, there are plenty of online tools homeowners can use to navigate the market, negotiate deals, and successfully sell their homes without hiring a real estate agent. 6 Tools That Make Modern FSBOs Easier to Manage The internet is full of useful tools and services that are designed to support FSBO sales.

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This app lets homeowners generate floor plans of their homes for free

Housing Wire

In a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors , floor plans ranked as the third most desired listing feature for homebuyers, after photos and detailed listing information. But floor plans are a relative rarity on multiple listings services: only 10-15% home listings in the U.S. have floor plans. said Allen.