Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Real estate agents have white-knuckled their way through more than two years of suffocatingly high mortgage rates that have stymied sales, choked off inventory and pushed home prices to new all-time highs. I always think demand comes before supply in this situation,” said Redfin agent Justin Vold, who is based in Los Angeles. “If

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Brokerage giant eXp Realty is adding a superstar agent to its ranks. The company announced the recruitment of Phoenix -based agent Joshua Smith, a high producer who closed 297 transactions in 2023. Smith is the latest addition to eXp Realty’s expanding global agent network. agents by the The Wall Street Journal.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While new social media platforms seem to pop up all the time, Facebook remains a tried-and-true platform for real estate agents to grow their business in a variety of ways. Joining and engaging with groups of fellow Realtors on Facebook should be a key tool in every agent’s toolbox. Join Lab Coat Agents 2.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The role of the real estate agent has been under the microscope of late as a result of class-action litigation over agent commissions, but the feedback agents want most about their practices comes from two sources — home buyers and sellers. This was unambiguous among homebuyers.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2024

For Linda O’Koniewski , the broker-owner of Leading Edge Real Estate , one of the largest hiccups so far was when one of her agents brought a buyer offer that included concessions to a seller. So, I think a lot of losing agents aren’t preparing their sellers for the new reality. This allows them to keep their net but lower the price.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The latest release data as of August 2024 indicates a significant decline in agent mobility, with the seasonally adjusted AMI metric hitting a new record low. This trend suggests that agents are increasingly less likely to consider switching brokerages as we head into the fall season. a monthly score of 94.7,

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? To answer that, we’ll take a deep dive into the differences between the many types of real estate professionals, including a real estate agent and a real estate broker. Summary What is a real estate agent? What does a real estate agent do?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The landmark antitrust lawsuit settlement agreed to by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in March has put the practices of real estate agents in the spotlight for both regulators and clients alike. Now, with agent commissions starting to decline, agents naturally want to convey the value of their services to buyers and sellers.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Understanding that real estate housing markets are hyperlocal, the RealTrends Verified City Rankings represent the newest evolution of RealTrends agent and team rankings. This year’s inaugural rankings feature agents and teams from 50 cities across the U.S., Find out which agents and teams ranked highest in your city here.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The new rules mandated by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) antitrust settlement are designed to encourage more negotiations for buyer agent commissions. That’s according to Redfin , which interviewed dozens of its agents about what they’re seeing on the ground in regard to buyer commission conversations.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In the six months since news of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement broke, agent attitudes toward the settlement’s required business practice changes have only slightly improved. in buyer’s agent compensation, down 0.13% from the average prior to the business practice changes.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Nicole Reed Real Estate & Associates is joining Real, bringing an eight-agent team that serves not only Richmond but the Virginia markets of Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Hampton Roads, in addition to Atlanta. Real has been on a tear lately in adding agents. Today, Real has more than 16,000 agents.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

AgentCoach.AI , an AI-powered real estate coaching company, is launching a new training platform for real estate agents. The new platform will leverage specialized training bots to help agents prepare for business. Productivity tools are also available to keep agents on track. said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Agency founder Mauricio Umansky doesn’t think that the game of “musical chairs” that is agent recruiting is good for the real estate industry, but this week his company can tally a win.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In its race against other brokerages to add agents, eXp Realty has scored big in California. Prime Real Estate Team is leaving the white-label brokerage Side and taking its 21 agents to eXp. eXp is one of a few national brokerages that are adding agents and teams at a rapid pace.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Following this move, 150 agents are joining Real’s platform and strengthening its presence in ROVI’s areas. CEO Steve Rovithis founded the company to offer agents and clients alternative methods to “traditional franchise models.” Steve Rovithis ROVI Homes arrived on the scene in 2015.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Conrad discusses best practices for transparent conversations between listing agents and sellers, the value of educating sellers on the new buyer agent compensation agreements , and ways to show your value as a professional agent. She also explores JPAR’s agent training and resource efforts.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Successful listing agents know that the key to securing a listing is preparation. Proactive agents do the work ahead of time and know what to expect going into every listing appointment. ask this at the end of the appointment) “I understand you’re interviewing several agents. Several pens. Business cards.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In a recent episode of “The Loan Officer Podcast,” host Dustin Owen and guest John Coleman explore key tips that all aspiring real estate agents should know when navigating mortgage financing for a potential client. A final point urges agents to not rush mortgage preapprovals before moving forward in the process.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A pair of top-producing agents are returning to Coldwell Banker Realty. The Charlotte-based agent has dealt with her share of luxury listings over the years, twice setting the record for highest-priced home sale in the North Carolina hub. I’m very excited to be back and working with my esteemed colleagues,” Walsh said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. One constant has been questions over agent commissions , which were at the center of the legal battle. If both agents and consumers anticipate that commissions will decline, that belief could lead to reality, in our view.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

eXp Realty continues to add agents and teams at a fast clip. The company announced the addition of the Maine -based Realty ONE Group, a 36-agent team that has closed 338 transactions totaling $128 million in sales volume so far this year. The 21-agent team closed 211 sides for a total volume of $126 million in 2023.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The role and value of real estate agents has come under scrutiny since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled a bevy of antitrust lawsuits related to offers of agent compensation on Realtor-owned multiple listing services (MLSs). What we want to do is be able to bring to light everything the agents are actually doing.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In an environment where technology is increasingly becoming a recruitment tool for brokerages, eXp Realty has partnered with a data provider in an effort to give its agents an advantage over the competition. This strategic relationship allows us to extend these successful strategies to all our agents and teams at no additional cost.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For decades, referrals have been the backbone of a real estate agents business. But in an era where nearly everything begins with a Google search, the way buyers connect with agents has changed dramatically. Buyers are increasingly conducting their own online review of prospective agents before choosing one.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Although the decision is ultimately highly personal and based on a buyer’s budget, needs, and preferences, there are a few things agents need to consider to help them make the best decisions. It can be tough for a buyer to choose when faced with the allure of a brand-new build or the charm and affordability of an older home.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Compass is certainly known for luxury property sales , but the nation’s top brokerage based on sales volume is looking to offer even more support to agents working on these types of deals. On Tuesday, the firm launched Compass Resort, a network for agents in vacation-home markets and clients searching for second homes.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Realty ONE Group is letting agents decide if they want to renew their National Association of Realtors (NAR) membership. In an announcement on Tuesday, the brokerage company said that it has created a program that allows agents in eight metro areas in Arizona to choose whether or not they affiliate with NAR.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The digital brokerage platform announced on Monday the addition of Amerivest Realty , a Florida-based brokerage, adding 400 agents across Florida , Colorado , Minnesota and Wisconsin to Real’s platform. Amerivest was built on the foundation of empowering agents with the tools and technology to succeed,” he said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Agents and LOs are grappling with heavily damaged housing markets in the Southeast. Tampa-area agent Jeff Borham of eXp Realty said that insurance can’t be binded once a storm is named. ” But it won’t be too long until sales rise again, he said, adding that good agents are ingrained in the community.

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