Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2024

Amongst the most substantial terms of that agreement is a blanket ban on the requirement that agents subscribe to MLSs to offer or accept compensation for their work. There has been quite a bit of discussion already about how this will impact the traditional residential purchase. Dramatic change is what it means.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

For over 37 years I have been a consultant to brokerage firms, MLS’s, Association of Realtors, and other entities related to the residential brokerage industry. In addition to general advisory consulting, I was involved in nearly 1,000 sales or acquisitions of entities in this industry.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

REX grabbed national attention in March when the residential real estate brokerage filed a lawsuit alleging an antitrust conspiracy between listings giant Zillow and the powerful National Association of Realtors. As a result, there is now an “agent listings” and “other listings” tab on Zillow’s website.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Our for-sale growth pillars mark the pathway to meeting our goals to grow customer transaction share from 3% to 6% by the end of 2025 and grow revenue alongside that transaction share growth,” Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow’s chief operating officer, said. The law went into effect at the start of 2024.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

They also recently closed on their purchase of a new home. In the process, they had to rent a home for four months between their sale and their purchase given “simultaneous closings” are not a practice there. And they paid a 1% fee to their solicitor for their purchase. All in all, my parents paid 4.5% experience.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Potentially, the seller’s agent may have more of a voice than they historically have had in terms of recommending a title provider,” Frasier said. They will have to get on that listing side of things, which will be much harder as it is an earlier point of sale, as no one has even looked at buying the house yet.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Just a couple years ago there was incredible momentum building around alternative ways to purchase, sell and extract value from residential properties. The highly competitive purchase market and bidding wars gave rise to power buyer models to help non cash buyers compete. homeowners.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house. and Canada.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

The uptick in home sales during the second quarter of 2023 helped Anywhere Real Estate get back in the black. Anywhere, world’s largest franchisor of residential real estate brands and formerly known as “Realogy,” attributed this drop to a steep drop in home sale transaction volume. “We

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

billion in production volume in the first half of 2023, refis accounted for $131 million and purchase loans consisted of $1.6 The lender’s gain-on-sale margin increased to 2.34% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from 0.99% for the six months ended June 30, 2022. residential mortgages, the company said.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

Guaranteed Rate, the Chicago-based mortgage lender , and Compass, the New York City-headquartered residential real estate brokerage , “entered into a definitive agreement to form OriginPoint , a new mortgage origination company,” according to a press release Tuesday. Realogy and Compass are the no. Compass stock traded at $13.45

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The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this “How to Buy a Multifamily Property” guide, I’ll walk you through deciding which type of multifamily property you want to purchase, picking the right lender, and running the numbers to ensure profitability. Simply put, it’s a residential building with more than one unit designed to house multiple families.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Build a network of reliable professionals like real estate agents, contractors, and property managers. Have a clear investment strategy and long-term goals before purchasing. Next, draft an operating agreement that outlines your company’s purpose, structure, and governance.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 17, 2024

Buying a house is a major milestone, but what happens when you have second thoughts, or you can’t fulfill the agreement you signed? Backing out of a home purchase isn’t a decision made lightly, yet it’s a scenario that buyers might face. But what’s the real meaning of backing out of a home purchase?

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Realty Biz

MAY 24, 2022

Home agents are sending pens to customers signing a contract to buy a new home. We decided to sell our house as “for sale by owner” to save the agent’s commission. Both the buyer and we signed a generic purchase agreement. I don’t know what is in your generic purchase agreement.

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Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Peter tells John, “I wanted to let you know that I am going to list the condo for sale.” The property is listed for sale and ends up selling after about three weeks. Bob the Buyer is a young man who is purchasing his first home, and is excited to move into the condo in the fall. And what does Bob the Buyer do?

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

After 26 years of being a residential real estate agent, managing broker, and real estate coach, I too have wondered if there is a massive benefit for me to get my CCIM designation. Making the Transition From Residential Agent to Commercial Agent. OK, let’s start at the beginning: What Is a CCIM Designation?

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 6, 2021

With an offer in hand, you might be asking what commission an agent would receive if the agent were to get involved at this stage of the home-selling process. We’ve broken down the home-selling process into steps to see what an agent could help you with. Watch: 5 Things to Do Before Listing Your Home for Sale.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 11, 2023

Now that you have a purchase offer in hand, you’re in the home stretch, so to speak, of selling your house — but don’t sign the paperwork or pop the champagne just yet. Find a top real estate agent near you We analyze millions of home sales to find real estate agents that sell homes faster and for more money.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 22, 2022

In a few short weeks, the market has gotten much softer in this neighborhood and I’m not even sure the house will appraise for my purchase offer. I’m thinking this could be my way to get out of the purchase agreement so that I can wait a few more months until prices come down further. What do you think? Answer: Hello Gianna.

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The Close

JUNE 4, 2024

Becoming a real estate agent is an exciting journey that involves mastering the real estate market and adapting to client needs. While all types of real estate agents are required to take education courses to earn a real estate license, you can choose to work in different roles, each requiring a unique set of skills.

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The Close

MAY 2, 2024

If you’re like most agents, diving into the details of your real estate agent commission splits might not be as thrilling as closing a big sale, but getting it right can make all the difference in your paycheck. The commission split agreement between agents varies depending on the listing agent’s agreement with the seller.

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Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

I don’t know of another place on the planet where we sell, build, and transfer residential real estate like this! The developer set the “rules” back when buyers purchased in pre-construction sales centres and the developer is still the legal owner of the condo. And to be fair, why should they have? Like what ?

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Question from Ellie in ID: Hi Brian, We had a purchase offer accepted more than four months ago but it hasn’t closed yet. We’ve talked to our agent about renegotiating the price so that we are comfortable with the monthly payment. When you sign a purchase agreement for real estate, you’re legally bound to the contract terms.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2021

You’re finally ready to purchase your first home. But first, you need to figure out how to find a buyer’s agent … and the search process isn’t as easy as you thought it would be. Why are there so many licensed agents? You need an experienced and specialized professional: a buyer’s agent.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

There are over 106,500 real estate brokerages and over 3 million real estate agents in the U.S. To best meet your homeownership needs, the real estate company you choose should have expertise in the local market, a high number of home sales under their belt, a quick turnaround on home sales, and a track record of ethical transactions.

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GeekEstate

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I’m excited to release Thomvest’s real estate technology market map, which includes more than 240 companies operating within the residential real estate segment. This market map real estate technology companies operating across every phase of the home purchase value chain. As such, we’ve included the Blend logo in those areas.

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Realty Biz

JULY 22, 2023

Recruiting Insight and Cape Breton Realty announced an agreement to leverage the Recruiting Insight capabilities to grow agent count and market share. In addition, the firm has collected items donated by clients, agents, and friends, as well as the public, for a large yard sale. Cape Breton Realty has offices in St.

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HomeLight

MARCH 23, 2021

You may wonder, what does a real estate agent even do? According to the National Association of Realtors®, 88% of homebuyers purchased their home in 2020 through a real estate agent , and for good reason. Real estate agents are essential advocates through the homebuying process. What is a real estate agent?

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 12, 2021

When is a sale a sale? As a seller, make sure you are willing to accept an offer and know that you may not be able to get out of the deal,” says John Meyers , a real estate agent with Myers and Myers Real Estate in Albuquerque, NM. “It Then it happens—another offer comes in, and a better one at that.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

With a stellar offer in hand, you’re relieved to have the bulk of your home sale behind you. The lender won’t loan more than the property is worth, so if the appraisal comes in low, your buyer will need to make up the difference in cash or you’ll need to accept a lower purchase price. Updated September 27, 2021.

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RIS Media

APRIL 15, 2021

In real estate’s latest power move to claim the industry’s data and convert it into an all-in-one service, CoStar has reached an agreement to acquire home-search portal Homes.com for $156M in cash. ” A Return to Agents at the Center? ” A Return to Agents at the Center?

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 7, 2021

Buyers and sellers often think the negotiations are complete as soon as both parties sign the purchase agreement. The inspector’s role is to make the buyer aware of any problems that may not have been known previously so the buyer can make an informed purchase decision. Risks of Waiving a Home Inspection. Negotiate a new price.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2023

You may be building an online watchlist of homes you’re interested in seeing, but then you notice a label tagging your favorite property listing as “under contract” or “sale pending.” In this post, we’ll explain terms like “under contract,” “sale pending,” and “active under contract” and how they might impact your home-buying journey.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2023

Year-over-year, monthly sales in the Phoenix metro area were down nearly 25%. Sellers who may have been wondering about how to sell a house by owner in Colorado during the hot seller’s market of 2021-2022 may now face stronger headwinds and more discerning buyers, according to top real estate agents surveyed by HomeLight.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

price increase , pushing median sale prices to upward of $350,000. With such impressive sales figures, some sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in Arizona — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. Median sales price: $449,900 (Feb. 2022 , a 28.5% increase from the year.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 21, 2023

If your appraisal comes out lower than you planned, it could end up delaying or disrupting your home’s sale. Connect with a Top Agent Find proven real estate agents that know your local area, and how to help you prepare for a successful home appraisal. Top-performing agents sell homes faster and for more money.

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