Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Enter the savvy seller. Savvy sellers are consumers who will choose to have a seller agent complete a basic MLS listing, then take the process into their own hands by fielding orders directly from buyers rather than give 3% to have offers brought to them. I want to be clear: in no way do I hope any of this happens.

Pre-approval 481

Pre-approval Agents Loan Officer Seller concession 481

Housing Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

17, 2024 , has come and gone, and the real estate industry is still plugging along, despite the business practice changes mandated by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement now being implemented nationwide. Why would we not disclose that info in MLS? The landmark date of Aug.

Purchase and sale agreement 476

Purchase and sale agreement Agents MLS Seller concession 476

RIS Media

MARCH 1, 2024

A new Bright MLS survey of 450-plus agents indicated that seller concessions have increased in the Mid-Atlantic housing market. Those interviewed consisted of agents who have worked with sellers in the past six months across the Bright footprint.

Seller concession 128

Seller concession Marketing MLS Agents 128

RIS Media

MAY 30, 2024

Beyond the policy changes required by the NAR settlement, Bright MLS has announced a set of system changes to ease subscriber use to help them navigate through the upcoming new normal.

MLS 126

MLS Seller concession Industrial Technology 126

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Burton plaintiffs, who represent a proposed class of “individuals who sold homes on an MLS Listing Service servicing the District of South Carolina,” claim that NAR’s settlement “endeavors to insulate comprehensively the entire real estate industry from the punishment due it for its long, storied history of commission fixing.” “It

Brokerage 448

Brokerage Seller concession MLS As-is 448

Inman

JULY 18, 2024

The attorney and broker dives into the nuances of seller concessions, steering, buyer agents' jobs, and avoiding future antitrust trouble ahead of his appearances at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

Seller concession 172

Seller concession Industrial Agents MLS 172

BAM Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Limited-Service Listing Agreement : Homeowner engages one agent for limited services, such as MLS listing, but not for full service like negotiations. The listing agreement conversation should include local requirements related to MLS listings as well as seller concessions.

Seller concession 98

Seller concession MLS Agents As-is 98

HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2022

Disclaimer : While this is a general guide, rules concerning FSBO sales and yard signs may vary state-by-state or even from MLS to MLS, while each state has its own regulations for what sellers are required to disclose to buyers. Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions.

MLS 105

MLS Agents Mortgage pre-approval letter Sales 105

HomeLight

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In a study by Bright MLS , MLS-listed homes went under contract in an average of 11 days compared to 31 days for off-MLS homes, such as FSBO properties, which eventually ended up being promoted through the MLS. Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions.

Purchase and sale agreement 110

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Agents Sales 110

HomeLight

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) -– a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 111

MLS Purchase and sale agreement Pre-approval Agents 111

The Close

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I know it’s hard to imagine, but consider putting in your buyer’s specific criteria (three bedrooms, a detached garage, and pool) and the MLS returning over a dozen listings in a neighborhood. It’s easy to sketch out an area in the MLS and do some quick napkin math to find out the months of inventory. The first would be your local MLS.

Marketing 95

Marketing Debt-to-income ratio MLS Pre-approval 95

HomeLight

APRIL 27, 2023

FSBO sellers generally put a yard sign up with their name and phone number on it, and they may also advertise online on a FSBO website, pay a flat fee service to advertise on the MLS , and list their home in some online classifieds and social media sites. When you list in the MLS, you must include a buyer’s commission.

MLS 104

MLS Agents Sales Mortgage pre-approval letter 104

HomeLight

MAY 1, 2023

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. When you list in the MLS, you must include a buyer’s commission. If you choose not to list in the MLS so you can forgo the buyer commission, you’ll seriously limit the exposure your home will get. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 100

MLS Agents Mortgage pre-approval letter Sales 100

HomeLight

MAY 1, 2023

This includes finding a way to get the home listed on the MLS (multiple listing service), any social media advertising, and even the “for sale” signs for your home, all of which have specific rules and best practices. Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions.

MLS 102

MLS Agents Sales Mortgage pre-approval letter 102

HomeLight

MAY 25, 2023

Sellers should also consider things like whether or not their HOA will allow yard signs (many don’t!) or if they can put their house on the multiple listing service (MLS). Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. When you list in the MLS, you must include a buyer’s commission.

MLS 105

MLS Pre-approval Agents Sales 105

HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

For this reason, many industry publications will advise that you buy in January or February for a better price. In addition, Colorado’s tourism industry saves every Colorado household $670 in annual taxes due to the state and local taxes paid by visitors. When is the best time of year to buy a house in Colorado?

Fixed-rate mortgage 105

Fixed-rate mortgage Seller concession Agents Sales 105

HomeLight

APRIL 27, 2023

In a study by Bright MLS , MLS-listed homes went under contract in an average of 11 days compared to 31 days for off-MLS homes, such as FSBO properties, which eventually ended up being promoted through the MLS. Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions.

MLS 95

MLS Agents Sales Mortgage pre-approval letter 95

HomeLight

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In a study by Bright MLS , MLS-listed homes went under contract in an average of 11 days compared to 31 days for off-MLS homes, such as FSBO properties, which eventually ended up being promoted through the MLS. Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions.

Purchase and sale agreement 105

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Agents Sales 105

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

Purchase and sale agreement 105

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Agents Pre-approval 105

HomeLight

APRIL 13, 2023

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. When you list in the MLS, you must include a buyer’s commission. If you choose not to list in the MLS so you can forego the buyer commission, you’ll seriously limit the exposure your home will get. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 105

MLS Agents Sales Mortgage pre-approval letter 105

HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. When you list in the MLS, you must include a buyer’s agent commission. If you choose not to list in the MLS so you can forgo the buyer’s agent commission, you’ll seriously limit the exposure your home will get.

MLS 97

MLS Agents Sales Closing 97

HomeLight

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 111

MLS Pre-approval Agents Sales 111

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. The internet has changed how people shop for houses, but it also changed how agents look up houses in the MLS. Only licensed real estate agents and brokers who are MLS members can post to the MLS. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 105

MLS Agents Sales Land 105

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 105

MLS Agents Sales Mortgage pre-approval letter 105

HomeLight

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

Purchase and sale agreement 110

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Seller disclosure Agents 110

HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 105

MLS Agents Sales Inspection 105

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. South Carolina Flat Fee MLS.

Purchase and sale agreement 102

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Pre-approval Agents 102

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

Purchase and sale agreement 104

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Agents Inspection 104

HomeLight

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 105

MLS Agents Sales Closing 105

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 104

MLS Agents Sales Closing 104

HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

Purchase and sale agreement 103

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Pre-approval Agents 103

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

Purchase and sale agreement 103

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Agents Pre-approval 103

HomeLight

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) -– a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 102

MLS Agents Sales Mortgage pre-approval letter 102

HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) -– a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 108

MLS Agents Mortgage pre-approval letter Sales 108

HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

How can home sellers take advantage of services these companies offer? Like all industries, the internet has had a significant impact on how we conduct real estate transactions. Online real estate companies provide: access to information for both the buyer and seller. Is there a cost for home sellers to use HomeLight?

Agents 105

Agents MLS Closing Home sale contingency 105