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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule. Assisting homebuyers and their agents adds more to an LO’s plate.

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GSEs will not count buyer agent commissions as IPCs

Housing Wire

If the settlement is approved by the court, although agents and home sellers will not be able to list offers of compensation on the MLS, home sellers may still offer to cover the buyer’s agent fees if they so choose. The Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA) expressed support for the GSEs’ announcement.

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Opinion: Sitzer/Burnett decision presents an uncertain future for buyer agents

Housing Wire

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. If this is to happen, buyer agents and mortgage companies will be forced to adapt.

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Secure a mortgage pre-approval As a rule of thumb, its best to have your clients obtain a mortgage pre-approval prior to setting up any searches and conducting property tours. Showings: Explain how you, as the agent, will find and send properties through MLS searches and set expectations for how you will conduct property tours.

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Selling FSBO? Tally Your Closing Costs Without a Realtor

HomeLight

Mandatory costs include a long list of fees and taxes from involved parties such as the local and state government and mortgage lenders. Additional closing costs may include any seller concessions, attorney fees, and the buyer’s agent’s commission. Seller concessions. Mortgage pay off. MLS listing fee.

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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House?

Redfin

Your realtor uses the MLS to obtain information on three or four homes currently on the market or those that have recently sold in your neighborhood. Almost always, the seller pays the total commission cost. Home seller concessions . Seller concessions are often market-driven. Any seller concessions.

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Your Dream Home Appraised Lower than Your Offer: Now What?

HomeLight

If you’re financing your purchase with a mortgage loan, your new property most likely needs to undergo an appraisal to complete the transaction process. Lenders will almost always require an appraisal to be done by an independent third party if you’re getting a mortgage loan. Option 5: Pay more for the house. What is an appraisal?