Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In most cases the in-person inspections required by GSEs, FHA and VA policies can continue per policy; however, adjustments to policy compliance are often needed to get the loan underwritten. When inspections are safe and feasible, appraisers are wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves and shoe coverings.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2024

Coldwell Banker Realty is adding another top-producing agent to its roster. Vicky is a highly regarded agent in the Bay Area and we are thrilled that she has chosen to affiliate with the Redwood City-San Carlos office,” Jennifer Lind, the Western regional president of Coldwell Banker Realty, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Coldwell Banker Realty is strengthening its roster of California- based agents. On Monday, the brokerage announced that it was welcoming top-performing agent Jing Hu to the firm’s office in the Silicon Valley hub of Cupertino. She transitioned to real estate sales in May 2022 after a three-year career in property management.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

Worldwide sales of non-fungible tokens, better known – of course – as NFTs, catapulted from $94.9 It also gives real estate agents ideas. Absolutely, I will offer an NFT option to sellers within the next year,” said Richard Hopen, a Compass agent in Short Hills, New Jersey. That’s when a 70-year-old brick home in the St.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

With social distancing and lockdown orders, inspectors and agents struggled to determine a home’s value without being there in-person. To help mitigate these pain points, Incenter Appraisal Management is offering remote BPO and remote inspection capabilities paired with AVMs.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2025

Third-party inspections Although city and county inspectors verify code compliance, hiring an independent home inspector can provide additional peace of mind. While the builders sales team represents the developer, a buyers agent works solely in the buyers best interest.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 26, 2021

It’s also a different step in the process from a home inspection , which assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. When you apply for a mortgage, an unbiased appraisal (which is required by the lender) is the best way to confirm the value of the home based on the sale price. Home Inspection.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

After 29 years and thousands of listing presentations, I have found that sellers, more than ever, want an agent who has solid negotiation chops and who is willing to use them on their behalf. If you want a positive outcome, its your responsibility to manage not only your emotions but the emotions of the other agent and your client.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

In November, Rochester’s median home sales price was $154,838, according to Redfin , less than half of the national median that month of $335,519. The market last year was unprecedented,” said Mark Siwiec, a Keller Williams agent in Brighton, a town just southeast of Rochester. “It That median sales price is up 3.8%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Content: Agents can include any combination of data and information. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The “same old listing presentation” and tired marketing tactics aren’t cutting it for agents looking to win listings in today’s competitive and tight market. Now more than ever, sellers expect an agent who will confidently create a plan to get them top dollar for their home.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

For many, buying a home is a complex process, and navigating the real estate market’s rules and regulations can be tricky, especially in states where property sale prices remain a secret. Some states are “limited disclosure,” meaning sales information may be submitted to the local assessor but not made available to the public.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

” With the suburbs seeing record volume , agents and brokers like Harrison, who runs Compass’ operations in Westchester alongside her husband Zach, are counseling their clients on how to prevail in a fierce bidding war. Vickie Mox, an agent with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs , covers the Collin County area, north of Dallas.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Watch any of the glamorous pseudo-reality real estate shows on TV, and you might be tempted to become a part-time real estate agent. Most of the agents you see on TV wearing $1500 outfits work 80+ hours per week. Most of the agents in my office worked equally long hours. Most of the agents in my office worked equally long hours.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job? trillion to $7.9

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market like today’s, it can be tempting to list your house on your own – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). First impressions are everything – and an agent knows how to make a great one.

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BAM Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

” It’s the time when some agents ease off the gas, while others push full throttle, setting themselves up for a strong finish to 2024 and a head start in 2025. As you go through each neighborhood, you can also discuss its average sales price and perks to show your market knowledge. Skip the generic stats and make it personal.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2024

17 , when the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuit settlement agreement had to be implemented, most brokers and agents were concerned about how they would disclose a seller’s offer of buyer broker compensation. The previous system guaranteed buyer agent payment through MLS enforcement.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 28, 2021

Selling a house is a time-consuming process – especially if you decide to do it on your own, known as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). While it may sound simple, there are a lot of proven best practices to consider when prepping a house for sale. Contrary to popular belief, FSBOs may actually net less profit than sellers who use an agent.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2020

If you’re considering selling on your own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO) , it’s critical to consider the following: 1. Most real estate agents have developed a strong Internet and social media strategy to promote the sale of your house. You Net More Money When Using an Agent. Bottom Line.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In May 2022, the Florida Legislature introduced a new condominium safety law, which mandates more rigorous inspections and stronger financial reserves for HOAs. In Jacksonville, the median condo price declined roughly 7% year over year in January, sales declined 27% and new listings increased 32%.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

Working with a real estate agent isn’t free, but it takes the work off your plate as a seller. A real estate agent finds potential buyers, arranges housing tours and handles all the paperwork and coordination between all the parties involved. According to Redfin, the average real estate commission is 5%–6% of the home’s sale price.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

These are the words real estate agents use when asked to describe the current state of the market and what it’s like to buy a home today. Redfin reported earlier this month that the national median home-sale price hit a record high of $377,200 in May, up a record 26% year over year. Lack of inventory. Should they give up?

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2024

The majority of real estate sales fall under this category and usually employ a buyer’s and seller’s agent who negotiate on behalf of their respective parties. Although you can sell your home for whatever price you like, a controlled sale may incur certain tax liabilities for both parties. Put everything in writing.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2020

They mean a longer sales process, potential repair costs, and maybe even a lost deal altogether. If you’re facing a deal with contingencies, always talk to your agent about what it means for your home purchase, as well as your budget. A contingent offer means that you plan to buy the home — but only if certain conditions are met first.

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Windemere Selling

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A home inspection can be a useful tool for buyers, sellers, and anyone looking to protect their investment and get the greatest possible value from their home. Identifying Issues Early When youre selling a house, a pre-sale inspection can be incredibly beneficial. When Should You Get a Home Inspection?

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2024

Buyers are getting more and more selective,” Redfin agent Julie Zubiate said in a statement. Buyers often back out during the inspection period because they find something they don’t like, but affordability is really the underlying issue. In March 2020 — the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic — buyers backed out of 16.6%

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

While Northwest Ohio ’s housing market has remained fairly strong in recent months, local real estate agents say things become a bit more complicated when you segment the market by price point. Agents attribute the varying market conditions to the current interest rate environment. and are spending a median of 56 days on the market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By most standards, I’ve had a highly successful career in real estate — as a Keller Williams Mega Agent, Broker-Owner, and bestselling author. For the past 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching some of the nation’s top-producing real estate agents. Now, the buyer wanted the agent to pay for the repairs. Shine your light!’

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For agents in New Hampshire , this week marks two months since PrimeMLS , the state’s multiple listing service , implemented the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement. It is a seller decision, not an agent decision.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

Listings are the life-blood of all successful real estate businesses, but making the leap from working primarily with buyers to working with sellers can be a challenge for many agents early in their careers. As overall home sales decline on a national level, signing listings is more difficult than ever for agents of all experience levels.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. Speed and the pace of sales are contributing factors to today’s competitive housing market. Agents are experts in the local real estate market. Your agent can help you understand: The market value of the home.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Monika DeRoussel was in a meeting, away from her phone and email, when a client messaged her that a property in their price range and desired neighborhood had a for-sale sign in the yard. When the meeting concluded, DeRoussel quickly reached out to the seller’s agent to see if her client could get in for a tour, but it was too late. “I

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

Investors can partner with a real estate agent , mortgage broker or turnkey provider to locate a property of their choice. Closing tasks such as appraisal , inspection, title insurance and homeowners insurance are done remotely. trillion in existing-home sales, NAR reported. residential real estate is low.

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2021

Unfortunately, the ability to obtain information on individual property data about these two factors is hard to come by, short of an interior physical inspection. By the GSE definition, a C5 is a home in need of some significant repairs — and from the comment, it appears the agent hinted so when the property was listed for sale. .

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. If they get a higher offer that has financing, then when appraisal comes back, the buyer is going to renegotiate the sales price to be closer to appraised value.”.

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