HomeLight

JANUARY 22, 2024

MLS has a field to mark a listing “as is”? Looking into selling a house “as is” in Michigan? Whether you’ve got a fixer-upper or recently inherited a relative’s home, sometimes you’d rather skip the repairs, get a fair offer, and move on. They don’t want to make the repairs themselves to lift the house for sale with a realtor.

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Easy Agent Pro

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

According to buyers’ agents, “Staging the living room was found to be most important for buyers.” (NAR). Forty-two percent of buyers’ agents claim that the master bedroom is second in importance when it comes to staging. Maybe the respondents were a batch of rookie agents? Ready for more weirdness?

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Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

So with that in mind, let me start today’s MLS Musings with a few helpful hints for any learners currently reading… – As a Realtor, attention to detail is important. This applies in many areas, but when writing your MLS ‘blurb,’ it’s incredible what a difference one letter can make.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Further to the point, what if you used that spy-camera to take photos for your MLS listing when you go to sell the unit? But seriously, let’s remember that these photos are from MLS listings for properties listed for sale ! TorontoRealtyBlog. Oh man, have I got some weird ones for y’all today! Where do we start?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

million in membership dues from 1.542 million members, who are mostly real estate agents and brokers. Lane, who is a real estate agent in Brandon, Mississippi, added that what NAR is paying to specifically fight DOJ “Is not a line item in the budget.”. About 523,000 members have additionally donated a total of $39.5

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2021

How about something serious, like maybe a look back at “Mortgage Comments” on MLS listings in the 1990’s? Perhaps a little virtual staging? – I love when listing agents include the artist’s renderings on the MLS listing instead of actual photos of the unit. Staging cake. Seriously.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2023

According to Ketchmark, the home sellers paid an average of $6,700 to the buyer’s agent in the transactions, adding up to $1.78 I reported the numbers and walked off the stage.” In the script the seller asks the agent if he or she can reduce their commission, stating that they would like to save money. billion in damages.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Agents, you might have a new area of interest for prospective buyers.??. a broker or an agent, having a deep knowledge of your market is impressive. Your agents are trained on market activity and are seen as trusted sources. . Agents, one of the biggest factors in property sales is pricing. their predictions.?Home

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 4, 2020

What Are The Cons of Flat Fee MLS? In real estate, the perfect example is flat fee MLS. A flat fee MLS entry service is a potential way to avoid paying all of the typical real estate agent’s commission, but is it really worth it? There Are Disadvantages of Listing Your House With a Flat Fee MLS.

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Toronto Realty Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

Flotsam and Jetsam is also an American thrash metal band: Flotsam and Jetsam are also characters from The Little Mermaid: But today, flotsam & jetsam will be the snippets, scraps, offcuts, and sundries found in my “MLS Musings” folder, most of which are from 2022. – “Our house doesn’t require any staging!

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2023

Not just for your town or even zip code, but for their neighborhood, school district and MLS code. A great Listing pre-qualification script pulls out critical facts so you can be best prepared to not just take the listing, but to price it right in the first place! Not prequalifying is unprofessional and can waste your time and the sellers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Each year RealTrends releases its list of the highest performing real estate agents in the country, and, like clockwork, Ben Caballero of Dallas-based HomesUSA tops the list. Caballero is like any real estate listing agent, on the hunt for clients. Caballero is like any real estate listing agent, on the hunt for clients.

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Real Trends

JUNE 7, 2023

Real estate agents have a lot on their plates, which is a key reason why they should use artificial intelligence (AI) technology tools when possible to streamline their workflow. Here are eight AI tools that can significantly help agents. is another exceptional staging tool that utilizes artificial intelligence. DreamStaging.AI

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The Close

APRIL 30, 2024

When it’s time for a price reduction, real estate agents must conduct market research and rely on the data. In contrast, a definite pro is that by making a price reduction, real estate agents will start to see increased activity on their listing and hopefully get it under contract quickly. Pricing real estate is an art and science.

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RIS Media

APRIL 27, 2022

District Court Judge in Western Missouri granted a class certification order to a group of home sellers alleging that NAR and industry franchisors conspired to inflate seller costs through a multiple listing service (MLS) policy geared toward promoting cooperation among buyer and seller agents. Bough, who is presiding over the case.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 4, 2021

This was an estate sale, and thus the house was empty, save for a card-table in the centre of the living room, one folding chair on either side for the listing agent and the buyer agent, and nine extended family members standing behind the listing agent sort of like this: There was also one dim light, similar to the one pictured above.

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The Close

JANUARY 29, 2024

As more software companies integrate AI into their services, real estate agents find ways to make their lives easier and work more efficiently. I wrote this roundup of the best real estate AI tools for agents unsure of where to start, all the way up to those ChatGPT warriors. Let’s dive right in!

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The Close

AUGUST 28, 2020

After all, if they don’t see it virtually staged online, it’s just a house—and no one wants to buy a house. This is why virtual staging is no longer optional when you have an empty listing to sell, or even when you have buyers who are dragging their feet and need some inspiration. The Best Virtual Staging Software for 2020: roOomy.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 27, 2023

When it comes to selling a property, many homeowners turn to the expertise of a listing agent, also known as a seller's agent. Listing agents play a crucial role in the real estate process, acting as trusted advisors and guiding sellers through every step of the transaction.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 3, 2022

Real estate agents have to be on their toes when it comes to marketing. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best real estate marketing tips for agents in 2022! Real estate agents need to stay connected with audiences, and social media is the easiest way to do so. Embrace Virtual Staging As a Quick and Versatile Option.

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Realty Biz

MAY 18, 2023

A listing agent is a real estate professional who represents the seller in a property transaction. Here are some typical responsibilities of a listing agent: Pricing the Property: They conduct a comparative market analysis to suggest a competitive listing price. What are the benefits of hiring a listing agent?

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

MLS Musings is the gift that keeps on giving. While the day may come, approaching 3,000 blog posts, that I run out of ideas, I will certainly never run out of ridiculous MLS content to post on this blog for a fun-Friday. Case in point… We used to have room for twenty photos on each MLS listing. TorontoRealtyBlog.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Today’s sophisticated agents want more from their real estate brokerage than just the basic file review, supervision, and commission disbursement. That’s why successful brokers are providing more and more services to attract and retain productive agents. Buyer & Seller Leads In an agent’s world, prospecting is the name of the game.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 28, 2022

Most real estate agents get paid through commissions. The average real estate agent commission rate nationwide is 5.8% The average real estate agent commission rate nationwide is 5.8% Generally, you can expect to pay between 5%-6% in agent commissions when selling a home in 2022. real estate agent commission.

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Realty Biz

JULY 18, 2022

As a real estate agent, you know that the Internet is a valuable tool in building your brand. The National Association of Realtors found that 44% of all buyers search online for property listings as the first stage of their home search. The IDX allows real estate agents to display exclusive listings by other MLS participants.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 15, 2021

And other than a “Photos of the Week” in November and an “MLS Exaggerations” in October, we really, truly haven’t run More MLS Musings since September. Should we look at MLS photos or should we roll with the descriptions? Perhaps that’s why I literally have 107 photos in my musings-folder.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Bright MLS, a multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic U.S., recently released its top safety tips for real estate professionals who are staging events, open houses and conducting in-person interactions on location during the COVID-19 pandemic. – Wear a mask when showing homes.

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The Residential Specialist

AUGUST 19, 2022

Master MLS. A firm mastery of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is ground zero to any tech-literacy effort. MLS’ savviest users employ its real-time search functionality on their websites. About 85% of MAR’s 60,000 members use MLS in some capacity, assisted by Sturrock’s call- and messaging-center staff.

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Real Trends

JUNE 11, 2022

Of course, you’ve been hustling as a buyer’s agent, and you’ll still need to because we’re far from an actual balanced market, where inventory matches demand (which only usually lasts about a minute, by the way.). As a listing agent in a shifting market, you have the chance to showcase your knowledge and skill-set.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

According to HomeLight’s transaction data analysis, the national average real estate agent commission rate is 5.8% So, who pays for real estate agent commission? In the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2020 survey, 77% of sellers reported that they paid for the agents’ commission. of the final home sale price.

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Realty Biz

JULY 24, 2023

Stage Your Home Strategically Staging your home can help buyers envision themselves living in the space. Alternatively, you can use home staging software for ideas and to display your home digitally. The National Association of Realtors cites home staging among the top factors influencing buyers.

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Windemere Selling

OCTOBER 11, 2021

What is a Listing Agent? Generally, a real estate transaction involves a listing agent representing the seller and a buyer’s agent representing the buyer. The agent will list the home, coordinate showings and open houses, and negotiate with buyers’ agents to find the best offer for their client.

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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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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The intent of the legislation is pure: hold real estate agents to a higher standard. In this case, TRESA, as with REBBA before it, relies upon real estate agents to abide by the new rules. I do think that the new legislation will help with consumer protection, so long as an overwhelming majority of real estate agents abide by it.

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Real Trends

JULY 1, 2022

LoVerde is a real estate agent for Baird & Warner , which is a Chicago-based brokerage founded in 1855. She has been an agent at either Baird & Warner or Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty since 2013. She has been an agent at either Baird & Warner or Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty since 2013. Lincolnwood.

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Redfin

MARCH 19, 2024

Unlike the earlier settlements with large brokerages, NAR also agreed to what could be a major structural change: eliminating the field in listing databases for the agent listing a home to offer a commission to the agent representing the buyer. of the sales price, and promise to support that fee in agent-only remarks.

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