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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down. NEXA has always been focused on purchase loans , which means some of its LOs do significant business with buyers’ agents.

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‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement

Housing Wire

Under the terms of the settlement agreements reached by both Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), cooperative compensation is still allowed. Seller concessions is money that is being given by the seller directly to the buyer,” Papasan said.

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Fees and Costs Associated With Selling a House in 2023

HomeLight

Depending on the price range of the home, I tell my clients that they need to be ready to spend 9%–10% of the sale price on selling costs, including the real estate agent commission and closing costs,” says Joanne McCoy , a top-selling real estate agent in Lincoln, Nebraska. Selling fee Typical % of sale price Real estate agent commission 5.8%

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What Is the Cost to Sell a House in Chicago?

HomeLight

Embarking on a sales transaction of that size calls for some planning, including understanding the costs, potential proceeds, and how long your home might be on the market so you can anticipate your next move. This is a positive indicator for home sellers. The average DOM in Chicago suggests a stable market for buyers and sellers.

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How to Pick a Real Estate Agent for Buying a Home

HomeLight

Moving into 2023, sellers are lagging behind the trends and expecting to get a premium price without doing much to their home. We analyze millions of home sales to find buyer’s agents who will show you the perfect home with the right price. The days of shrewd negotiating are coming back. Need Help Buying Your Dream Home?

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Chicago: A Windy City FSBO Guide

HomeLight

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in Chicago are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7%-8% , historically — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

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How to Sell a House By Owner in New York: Your NY FSBO Guide

HomeLight

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in New York are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).