Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

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. You should be finding buyers before real estate agents anyway.”

Industrial 498

Industrial Seller concession Purchase and sale agreement Agents 498

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To help you navigate a shifting housing market, we spoke with real estate agent Mari Slobounov, who is a business partner with the top-producing Lynn Holley Real Estate Group in Madison, Wisconsin. One way to find a top agent in your area that can provide you with a CMA is to use HomeLight’s Agent Match platform.

Marketing 107

Marketing Inspection Staging Seller concession 107

The Close

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Standout sellers: Sellers (and their agents) must focus on marketing, repairs, and competitive pricing to stand out and snag offers. Preparation and presentation: Sellers should focus on depersonalizing and decluttering their homes to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Pricing can fluctuate rapidly in a seller’s market.

Marketing 91

Marketing Debt-to-income ratio MLS Pre-approval 91

Redfin

JUNE 28, 2022

While most people fixate on the 6 percent real estate agent fee , the cost of selling your home is actually more. Home staging, photographs, and cleaning services. Seller concessions. Before your real estate agent puts your house on the market, you need to prepare it for potential buyers. Landscaping and lawn care.

Staging 62

Staging Renovation Closing costs Agents 62

HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Whatever stage you’re in, it’s natural to feel paralyzed with disappointment, sadness, and a sense of panic when those overdue notices and warnings come from your mortgage company. Take your next steps with a qualified agent. Your gut instinct may be to ignore the problem and let it fester, hoping it’ll just go away.

Short sale 104

Short sale Banks Equity Mortgages 104

HomeLight

MAY 31, 2022

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), new home sales fell 16.6% Real estate agent commissions or fees: Averaging 5.8% of the sale price of the home , agent commissions include both the buyer’s and the seller’s agent. Agent commissions: $20,625 (5.5%). Find an Agent.

Seller concession 121

Seller concession Closing costs Staging Sales 121

HomeLight

JANUARY 29, 2021

Additional closing costs may include any seller concessions, attorney fees, and the buyer’s agent’s commission. Beyond these closing costs, FSBO sellers cover expenses normally included in a listing agent’s commission, such as marketing costs. You’re still likely on the hook for the buyer’s agent commission.

Closing costs 98

Closing costs Closing Seller concession Title search 98