Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

“But agent commissions have never been a closing cost from a buyer perspective. We don’t even know if the buyer’s agent fee would be an allowable closing cost because they might not even be a material necessity to the transaction.” Or would those be considered more of a nice to have as opposed to must have?,”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agents are moving between brokerages at a much slower pace than the post-pandemic peak seen in the summer of 2021, according to Relitix’s Agent Movement Index. The index shows the relative degree of movement between brokerages by experienced agents and is indexed to the level of mobility in January 2016.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Real estate agents are moving much less between brokerages than the post-pandemic peak seen in the summer of 2021, Relitix’s inaugural Agent Movement Index shows. The index shows the relative degree of movement between real estate brokerages by experienced agents and is indexed to the level of mobility in January 2016.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

10 things real estate agents should know about the Fair Housing Act Any violation of the Fair Housing Act can be reported to the U.S. Understanding the act’s provisions can help you become a more ethical real estate agent and help you follow a law that encourages open access to high-quality housing for all.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

1, REBNY rules will prevent the listing brokers from paying buyer agents and instead will require sellers to pay commissions directly. The rule will require listing agreements to clearly outline the seller’s offer of compensation to the buyer’s agent. Starting Jan.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Long known for its salaried compensation for agents, Redfin is trying a new pay model in two of the nation’s largest housing markets to help boost its market share. According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman , the other aim of this change is to create million-dollar agents. “We

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

1 listing platform , Realtor.com has launched a sell-side agent tool kit. Listing Toolkit is a subscription-based service that is now available to agents nationwide. Listing Toolkit is a purpose-built solution that empowers agents to win more listings and sell more listings,” Elmquist said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sellers, homebuyers turned to real estate agents for help The vast majority of buyers still used an real estate agent to purchase their home. In 2023, 89% of recent buyers hired an agent to purchase their home, up from 86% in 2022. Buyers wanted an expert to help them find the right home and conduct negotiations.

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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?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Courthouse that the future of real estate agent commissions could potentially be decided. “I I was an agent for 10 years and I’ve been in management now for the better part of seven years, so the trial is really important to me in terms of what it may mean for the future.” It’s at the Charles Evans Whittaker U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“With this acquisition, we’ve positioned ourselves as Austin’s leading brokerage—our commitment to setting new standards and inspiring innovation for all our exceptional agents remains the top priority while honoring what Realty Austin and Realty San Antonio has built,” Rachel Hocevar, the president of Compass Texas, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It’s a weird time to be a real estate agent , and I see it all around me here in the Denver metro. But what happens to real estate agents when the market shifts and goes down? In fact, some of the most successful real estate agents have thrived even more when times are tough. I think that’s the thing most missed with agents.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As the NAR and industry awaits answers, Kasper told agents that it is more important than ever before to “maximize transparency” with clients, making sure they understand all of their choices and what services and value agents provide them with.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2023

On Friday afternoon, my real estate agent called with good news. The agent wished me well and said that she would appreciate a review on her website. My agent exchanged a few emails with the buyer’s agent over a few minor repair requests, but this was all buttoned up very quickly. Congratulations!” And that was that!

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

The incident left agents from all across the country scrambling for workarounds to navigate the disruption to their marketing and property sales efforts, the North Bay Business Journal first reported. It’s also been challenging for agents to keep track of sold properties since the attack as their local MLS system has been out.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The brokerage on Thursday launched Accelerate , an incentive program that helps agents maximize their revenue share earning potential during their first year with the brokerage. The program is available in all 24 countries where eXp Realty operates and it is open to agents who joined on or after March 1, 2023.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2023

Agent recruitment has been off to a strong start this month at The Agency Dallas. In recent weeks the brokerage has welcomed brokers and agents who have collectively closed over $110 million in the last 12 months, the company claims. Whitfield and Wilbanks are both leaving Compass to join The Agency.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Generative artificial intellegence, such as ChatGPT, is changing everything—a statement that comes as little surprise to anyone these days, and least of all to the many real estate agents whose markets are being saturated by artificial intelligence (AI)-empowered buyers. That means that agents need to become smarter, too.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Use the slogan: ‘Don’t get wrapped up with the wrong real estate agent’ on the card and attach it to a simple roll of wrapping paper. Tim and Julie have been real estate coaches for more than two decades, coaching the top agents in the country through different types of markets. Organize a gift wrapping party.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Less than a month after Compass snagged two top-performing Chicago-based @properties agents, @properties has evened the score in the Windy City. Justin and Aly Tesar are leaving Compass and joining @properties Christie’s International Real Estate in Winnetka, Illinois.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

Atlanta-based Christie’s International Real Estate franchise affiliate Ansley Christie’s International Real Estate poached Georgia’s top performing agent Shirley Gary and 25 of her agents, the company announced in a press release on Thursday.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

You mindset impacts your real estate success and successful agents are looking toward the future, no wallowing in the uncertain market. Market perception: “Smart agents have stopped complaining about the market ,” Tom notes. However, many agents haven’t adjusted to the new normal,” Tom observes.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2023

Real estate agents and business leaders play a pivotal role in improving the cities in which they operate, making community service an essential value to their professions. Demonstrate your values to customers Buyers and sellers want more than just transactional relationships with their agents.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In his testimony, Gansho confirmed that NAR’s “Antitrust Compliance Guide” states that members should not discuss fees with competitors and that agents should never use statements such as, “I’d like to lower the commission, but no one will show your house.” We don’t tell people what to charge.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2023

When you think about a real estate team , you automatically think they must be more productive than individual agents, right? Clearly, over the last decade, teams have grown far faster than individual agents in terms of closed transactions. And when looking at median growth rates, the individual agents grew faster than the teams: 210.3%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Real estate agents: You can turn the next quarter into your best one yet by following this profitable and proactive plan. Contact both people you already know as well as those you don’t know People you know are past clients, people in your sphere of influence and real estate agent referrals. It’s your job to let them know.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

agent count, RE/MAX Holdings , the parent company of the real estate giant RE/MAX , stayed in the black during the second quarter of 2023. agent count, but it noted that it was partially offset by growth in Motto Mortgage and wemlo. agent count, but it noted that it was partially offset by growth in Motto Mortgage and wemlo.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And with millennials emerging as the largest generation of homebuyers in today’s market, comprising 28% of all homebuyers, real estate agents need to master social media or they might miss out. Sixty percent of agents surveyed believe that social media provides higher quality leads than the MLS.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. That partnership is everything,” Amy Breach, a Seattle-based Keller Williams agent, told HousingWire in late 2022. The lender and LO can make or break the transaction.”

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