Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

Amid a contentious industry debate on private listings, Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) President and CEO Justin Haag offered strong words of support for NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and recent provisions to the rule. Each local MLS will determine the maximum allowable delay.

MLS

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Content: Agents can include any combination of data and information. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), implemented in 2020, is the source of much debate within the real estate industry. The CCP requires listing brokers to share a listing to the MLS within 24 hours of publicly marketing the property. People just started holding back inventory.

MLS

Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2025

Washington state-based Northwest MLS (NWMLS) has shut off its internet data exchange (IDX) feed going to Compass as the ongoing war between the two real estate industry players escalates. Unlike NARs CCP, NWMLS does not allow agents to withhold listings from the MLS as privately marketed office exclusives.

MLS

Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2025

According to the release, if a listing is publicly marketed to any buyer it must be put in an MLS and be able to be published on Zillow as well as other sites that receive internet data exchange (IDX) feeds. Pareja said his viewpoint on this issue stems from leading a brokerage that operates in 23 markets outside of North America.

Marketing

Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

Under MREDs policies, a property had to be listed on the MLS within 24 hours of it being publicly marketed, but agents and sellers had the option to put it on a MREDs private network, which allows other MLS subscribers to see the listing, but it does not syndicate it, allowing the seller more control over how the listing is marketed.

MLS

Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2025

The email was obtained and published by industry analyst Rob Hahn. Homeowners are the ones who own their homes, not the National Association of Realtors, and if the homeowner and their agent make a decision that they dont want to list it on any particular site for any particular reason, they ought to have a right to do that, he added.

MLS

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

Lets take a look at the six necessary factors I coach agents to consider before speaking to their clients about a price reduction. Related articles Sell more homes: 17 home staging tips for real estate agents 30 inspiring curb appeal ideas to make a lasting first impression How to write creative real estate listing descriptions + examples 2.

Staging

Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

Most agents we work with have, but usually to write listing descriptions packed to the gills with fluffy language and way too many em dashes. Here are twelve mind-blowing ideas and prompts smart agents are using to close more deals with ChatGPT in 2025. Oh, and it’s also getting smarter and faster every day.

Branding

Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

Since our income is (usually) tied directly to closings, many real estate agents wonder how to close deals faster. I see many agents chasing potential clients who have little or no sense of urgency. Days on market accrue. Be sure to collect the agents info when buyers are signing into the open house so you can follow up.

Closing

BAM Media

DECEMBER 5, 2024

We’ve been digging into what’s working for agents right now, and (spoiler alert) it’s not about reinventing the wheel. In this post, I’m breaking down three Instagram reels that are driving engagement for real estate agents and actually converting viewers into clients. Let’s See What You’ve Got!

Agents

Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

Why are real estate statistics important for agents? Before we give you the real estate industry statistics, we want to provide a little more food for thought about what you can do with them. This proves your expertise to clients and allows you to provide them with knowledge about the real estate market.

Marketing

BAM Media

AUGUST 6, 2025

BAM Key Details: Based on Cotality’s From House to Home report, 75% of buyers said their agent provided helpful guidance, but only 8% felt confident after finding the right home. According to Cotality’s From House to Home report , that kind of timing is what separates agents that buyers trust from the ones they don’t call back.

Agents

HomeLight

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A Top Agent Can Help You Find A House You Can Afford We analyze millions of home sales to find buyer’s agents who will show you the right home at the right price. Agents don’t pay us to be listed, so you get the best match. Days on market is a real estate industry term for how long a home has been available for sale.

Days on market

BAM Media

JULY 31, 2025

When someone asks, “How’s the market?” But for top agents like Byron Lazine , Tom Toole , and Lisa Chinatti , that question is a signal. Here’s how to turn a vague market inquiry into a full listing presentation. When someone asks how the market is doing, most agents jump into a data dump. it might sound casual.

Marketing

BAM Media

APRIL 4, 2025

So whats driving this trend, and what does it mean for agents, sellers, and buyers? Private Listings Make Inventory Even Tighter When listings are held back from the broader marketplace, inventory constraints worsenespecially in competitive markets. Buyers and sellers expect full market exposure.

MLS

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Another goal Compass has been vocal about is further expansion of its ancillary services and integration of these services into the Compass agent platform. Chicago was already a strong market for us, but we didnt have a title business there and this gives up a really solid title partner for our agents in that market to work with.

Title

BAM Media

JUNE 24, 2025

Every day, I see buyer agents make the same nine mistakes that kill sales, terminate agreements, and ruin their reputations. I’ve seen clients choose another offer just because the agent didn’t lock the door behind them. Great agents tell buyers what they need to hear, even when it’s not what they hoped for.

Agents

HomeLight

JUNE 17, 2025

While choosing the right local agent and prepping your home are important steps, when you list can also impact your outcome. To help identify the best time to sell a house in Virginia, we spoke with Mike Cranston, a seasoned local agent on a team with top-performing agent Beth Pretty. according to industry publications.

Closing

Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Median Days on Market 48 -8 Number of Homes for Sale 4,402 +15.5% For Sellers: While prices are still rising, the reduced number of sales and increased inventory signal that the market is less frantic. Overpricing a home can lead to it sitting on the market for an extended period, potentially reducing its eventual sale price.

Marketing

BAM Media

APRIL 14, 2025

And unlike Homes.com , which has positioned itself as fiercely pro-agent and anti-portal control, Redfin is pushing for balance. A Push for a New Coming-Soon Solution Redfin is also advocating for a compromise: a coming-soon status that hides days on market and price historytwo data points sellers worry most about when going live too early.

MLS

BAM Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Broke Agent | Real Estate Humor (@thebrokeagent) Okay, now we got that out of the way, here are five things you can post on Thanksgiving Day. For industry news, edutainment, and humor, sign up for the BAM newsletter. Those posts don’t do anything for anyone.

Days on market

BAM Media

AUGUST 5, 2025

These high-demand ZIPs offer a mix of relative affordability, larger homes, and access to job markets, with buyers putting down $42,000 to $143,000 on homes priced as high as $746,000. Beverly, MA, topped the list with just 16 days on market and strong local interest. times more views, with homes averaging 17 days on market.

Days on market

BAM Media

JUNE 23, 2025

According to Redfin’s latest housing market report for the four weeks ending June 15, 2025, sellers are more open to negotiation than they’ve been in years. Here’s what agents need to know. Final Takeaways for Agents Price matters more than ever. Pricing power has shifted, at least for now. New listings : 102,784 — up 4.4%

Sales

BAM Media

MAY 21, 2025

” Why This Actually Worked There’s a trust problem in this market. Days on market have been trending up for a while. It was saying: “Houses like yours can still move quickly and for good moneyeven nowwith the right approach and right agent.” In my market, everyone goes on vacation in July.

Design

BAM Media

APRIL 10, 2025

What This Means for Agents For real estate agents, the key to success in Spring 2025 is adaptability. Heres how to position yourself and your clients for the best outcomes: Know Your Local Market : National trends are helpful, but its local data that determines strategy.

Days on market

Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Zillow's Methodology: How They Predict the Heat Their “hottest market” ranking isn't just a guess; it's based on a sophisticated index that takes several factors into account: Forecasted Home Value Appreciation: This looks at how much Zillow expects home values to increase over the coming year. Shorter times suggest high demand.

Marketing

BAM Media

JULY 24, 2025

When Compass President of Growth Rory Golod sat down with Byron Lazine for a long-form BAM interview, the two covered everything from the lawsuit against Zillow to the industry’s shifting rules around private exclusives. So, is Compass giving agents a choice? Ultimately, agents are independent contractors. It’s a goal.”

Agents

BAM Media

JUNE 18, 2025

with the Most Vacant Homes Highland Cabinetry ranked states using a vacancy index based on multiple data points, including: Homeownership rates Homeowner and rental vacancy rates (and their changes since 2021) Average days on market Average home price Here are the 10 states (and D.C.) The Top 10 States (and D.C.) Here’s why: 1.

Investor

Hank Miller Team

JULY 11, 2025

Some areas will do better than others, every micro market is different. But for those that used their heads (and professional agents), we don't see any cause for concern. Atlanta Real Estate Market Inventory Active listings totaled 42.7K+- which is a +10.24 The charts consider Q2'25 vs Q2'22 - the long 3 year view.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2025

MLSs shouldnt restrict how homeowners market their homes at all, but by providing them with a longer period of unrestricted public marketing, like 30 days, MLSs reduce their legal risk and homeowners gain more choice that they need and deserve. But now the industry has its answer.

MLS

BAM Media

APRIL 25, 2025

When given the choice, 36% of homeowners working with a Compass agent in Seattle chose to pre-market their home as a Compass Private Exclusive, which was done by NWMLS rules at the time. Compass argues that NWMLSs refusal to allow Private Exclusives amounts to illegal market control that limits options for both agents and consumers.

Brokerage

BAM Media

JUNE 2, 2025

shoppers compete for each listing, and the median time on market is 50 days. New data has just confirmed what many agents already suspected: this spring market is serving two very different realities. sell above list, 10 days to pending Hartford, CT 11.3 above list, 6 days Providence, RI 10.8 Miami, FL 2.6

Marketing

BAM Media

AUGUST 6, 2025

With price reductions and cancellations rising across the country,  agents are back in the trenches, having tough conversations with sellers. Your Job Isn’t to Sell the House Throughout the webinar, Andrew continually came back to a mindset shift most agents haven’t fully embraced: “I don’t think (agents) are clear on what their job is.

Agents

HomeLight

JULY 16, 2025

Finding the right local agent and presenting your home well are important steps, but when you list your property can also affect the outcome. To help you decide the best time to sell a house in Southern California, we spoke with Justin Bonney , a HomeLight Elite Agent who sells over 66% more single-family homes than the average local agent.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

JULY 25, 2025

Choosing the right local agent and getting your home ready are important, but when you list also matters. Get Estimate Central Ohio housing trends The Central Ohio real estate market is shifting toward a more balanced state, with increasing inventory levels and consistent buyer demand. rise over the past year.

Closing

Marco Santarelli

MAY 14, 2025

From my experience watching housing trends, several factors often come into play, especially in smaller markets. Pecos, TX (Projected Decline: -12.7%) Location & Economy: Pecos is deep in West Texas, a region heavily influenced by the oil and gas industry. If local job growth tied to that industry falters, housing often follows.

Marketing