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‘Zillow, virtually stage my listing photos in an art deco style with pink accents!’

Housing Wire

Zillow Group is continuing its quest to become a one-stop shop to serve all the needs of a real estate agent. On Tuesday, the residential real estate giant announced the acquisition of Virtual Staging AI (VSAI). Agents and real estate professionals can upload photos to the platform and then select and a room type and furniture style.

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2024 is not the year to cut corners on staging — here’s why

Housing Wire

When it comes to home staging, there are two homeowner camps: those who think it’s a waste of money and don’t want to pay more to make their home more attractive to buyers and those who realize the worth and are willing to make the investment needed. As a listing agent , I pay for both a staging consultation and staging items as needed.

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The agents fueling Charlotte’s real estate boom

Housing Wire

In fact, Charlotte’s continued growth and relatively limited inventory have intensified the race to secure listings and represent buyers, putting a spotlight on top-performing agents with the ability to deliver results to buyers and sellers alike. In this type of environment, the cream rises to the top. million in annual sales.

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Redfin Next agent payment plan will be offered nationwide

Housing Wire

Roughly a year after launching its new agent payment plan, Redfin has announced that it is expanding Redfin Next to agents nationwide, according to an announcement on Monday. 27, all Redfin agents who enroll in the plan will earn commission splits of up to 75%. Beginning Oct. Louis; and Virginia.

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14 indispensable AI tools for real estate agents

Housing Wire

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. Since real estate tech changes by the hour these days, we did a deep dive into the most helpful AI tools for real estate agents on the market today. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend.

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Home Staging 101: What is Staging and Is it Necessary for Selling Your Home?

HomeLight

Home staging is much more than just a real estate industry buzzword — it’s an essential strategy that can dramatically influence a buyer’s first impression, the sale price of a home, and how quickly it sells. HomeLight can connect you with a top-performing agent near you. Find an Agent What is home staging?

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Top Tennessee agents launch new team at Compass

Housing Wire

As I embark on the next stage of my career, it’s more important than ever to surround myself with people who want to help drive positive change for real estate professionals and consumers,” Hammond said in a statement. . According to their announcement, the three veteran agents plan to grow the team throughout the southeastern U.S.

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