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The future of the MLS may be murky, but brokers still want the data

Housing Wire

As a panel of real estate leaders gathered to discuss the future of the MLS at the National Association of Realtors ‘ NXT conference in Boston, Errol Samuelson , Zillow ‘s chief industry development officer, found himself and his company in a bit different standing than usual with the audience of several hundred agents and brokers.

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Nothing burger? Smart move? Industry reacts to NAR’s CCP changes

Housing Wire

Instead of discussing a potential compromise like a one-to-three-week grace period for posting to an MLS , weve seen the repeal proponents bang the drum about how the policy hurts sellers by showing days-on-market and price reductions.

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Price reductions: 6 things to consider before lowering the price

Housing Wire

Luxury properties, unique custom homes or rural properties have a smaller pool of buyers, which can lead to longer days on market. If your high-end or niche property is sitting on the market for a while, you may need to set different expectations with the seller about the timeline before addressing price adjustments.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

We’ll also share best practices for developing and sending real estate newsletters and recommend some essential tools to make your email marketing stand out. So, where do you start? In this article, weve compiled 49 compelling real estate newsletter ideas and subject lines. Lets dive in! Summary What is a real estate newsletter?

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The Thrifty Buyer’s Guide to Getting a Great Deal on a House

HomeLight

With this guide, we’ll help you develop a razor-sharp bargain house-hunting strategy , featuring clever ways to save and tips for spotting an opportunity in disguise. A bargain hunter should also pay extra attention to two often overlooked details: the property’s days on market and pricing history.

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Art Carter, CRMLS ‘stand firmly’ in support of Clear Cooperation

Housing Wire

Much of the criticism surrounding CCP has been about how certain information (like days on market and price drop history) can supposedly have a negative impact on a listing. But Carter believes this information is vital for consumers, as days on market helps a buyer negotiate a price while helping a seller with pricing strategy.

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Buyers are being picky — here’s how you can navigate it as a real estate agent

Housing Wire

home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers, the market is reshaping real estate once again, placing buyers on the back foot and swinging the pendulum back to favoring sellers. The changing tides Previously, buyers were able to look for over a month, as average days on market continued to climb.

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