Lighter Side of Real Estate

MARCH 19, 2024

So here’s an excerpt from a National Association of REALTORS® press release , highlighting the changes that will most likely affect you: “In addition to the financial payment, NAR has agreed to put in place a new MLS rule prohibiting offers of broker compensation on the MLS.

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HomeLight

MAY 27, 2021

When you signed the listing contract to put your house on the market, you had high hopes for a quick sale. And now you’ve realized that even the listing agreement with your agent has expired. We’ll fill you in on what obligation (if any) you have to your agent and what your options are to complete the sale.

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Notorious ROB

APRIL 5, 2023

I’ll try very hard not to make this a total sales pitch and shameless plug, but… I make no guarantees on that front. Settlement : actual exchange of money or something else of value for what was purchased. The Closing, when wire transfers happen, documents and signed, and keys handed over is the Settlement step.

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The Close

APRIL 15, 2024

These off-market properties are like the VIP section of real estate—exclusive yet not quite ready for the MLS spotlight. In the world of real estate, a “pocket listing” is when a seller signs a listing agreement with a broker, giving them the exclusive right to sell their property. So, what is a pocket listing?

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The Close

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Let’s talk about your dream of starting your own real estate brokerage. After all, having your own brokerage means more money, more autonomy, and greater responsibility. I’ve launched two brokerages, invested in two more, and coached dozens of broker-owners. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Real Estate Brokerage.

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HomeLight

MAY 2, 2023

Commissions are typically calculated as a percentage of a property’s sale price, though some brokerages will charge a flat fee. of the home sale price, according to HomeLight’s real estate transaction data of thousands of home sales each year. The average agent commission rate nationwide is 5.8% So, around 2.5%

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HomeLight

JANUARY 28, 2022

Commissions are typically calculated as a percentage of a property’s sale price, though some brokerages will charge a flat fee. of the home sale price, according to HomeLight’s real estate transaction data of thousands of home sales each year. The average real estate agent commission rate nationwide is 5.8% Find Agent.

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

TorontoRealtyBlog Consider the following scenario… A buyer makes an unconditional offer to purchase a property for $2,000,000, and that offer is accepted. Three months pass, and the the closing date is here! Unfortunately, the buyer is unable or unwilling to close. A week passes, then another. Then a month. Then a month.

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Redfin

MARCH 25, 2022

Real estate agents at traditional brokerages are independent contractors and get paid on a commission basis. The commission they earn is a percentage of the home’s purchase price. First, let’s take a closer look at how real estate agents get paid at traditional brokerages. . The average sale price across the U.S.

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Real Trends

MAY 26, 2023

Create a business plan to document your estimated startup expenses and create realistic short- and long-term goals for sales and marketing. Grow your network The more people you know in real estate, the more sales you can make. Build your brand Building a personal brand is critical in a competitive real estate market.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

So below we’ve outlined all of the necessary steps to becoming a real estate agent so that you’ll know the exact path to take to make it to your first sale. Some students choose to purchase additional study guides. Choosing a broker is the next step on your journey to your first closing. Join the MLS. Choose a Broker.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Though homebuyers tend to begin their search online , 89% of them ultimately purchase their home through a Realtor®. Realtor® fees cover the cost of both buyer’s agents and listing agents for home purchases. Other closing fees. These fees are a percentage of the home’s sale price, usually around 5%-6%. How much are they?

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Four years ago, clients of mine purchased a luxury home in the $4-5 Million range. We can talk for ages about real estate marketing and how high-quality 3D walkthroughs have been a game-changer, but for now, let’s just say that my clients enjoyed using this tool after they had purchased and as they waited for closing.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

of the final home sale price. While the seller is the one who technically pays commission fees, they don’t pay the commission until after they’ve received their home sale proceeds. So, it’s ultimately the buyer who brings the necessary funds to pay agent commissions to the closing table. There are a couple of rare exceptions.

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First Team Real Estate

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With mortgage rates remaining at historic lows, it’s actually more affordable to purchase a home today than it was last year, even though home prices are continuing to rise. Proactively look for inventory before it appears in the MLS or Zillow. By the time a home shows up on Zillow many of our best buyers have already seen it!

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HomeLight

AUGUST 30, 2021

For the right would-be buyer, a rent-to-own arrangement can be an ideal path to invest in a future home purchase — a time to save money and improve credit, or wait for an expected shift in circumstances, while living in a home that will one day be yours. Further, take time to learn more about this type of purchase.

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Redfin

AUGUST 4, 2021

A selling agent, more commonly known as a buyer’s agent, represents the homebuyer find a house and guide them through the process of purchasing a home. A listing agent handles the sale of the house for the seller. The listing agreement. What is a selling agent? What does a listing (seller’s) agent do? Pricing your house.

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HomeLight

MARCH 23, 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors®, 88% of homebuyers purchased their home in 2020 through a real estate agent , and for good reason. For the sellers, they help decide the list pricing, get the listing on the MLS database, and market the house to potential buyers. Is a broker the same as an agent? The Realtor®.

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The Close

APRIL 26, 2022

Our persistence and strategy led to more than $1 billion in sales in 2021 and we’re on track to hit our goal of closing a thousand buyers in 2022. This is a private Facebook group for our team and brokerage where agents list what their buyers are looking for in a home. Contact Top Listing Agents From Other Brokerages.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Links and mentions of Connecticut flat fee MLS listing companies should not be considered an endorsement. That’s where flat fee MLS listing services come in. Read on to learn more about these services — and whether working with one of these companies makes sense for your FSBO Connecticut home sale. Get Started.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Links and mentions of North Carolina flat fee MLS companies in this post do not constitute an endorsement. Real estate agents market their listings on the multiple listing service (MLS) as part of their marketing strategy – something FSBO (for sale by owner) sellers cannot do on their own. What is a flat fee MLS listing service?

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HomeLight

MARCH 18, 2022

Using a flat fee MLS listing to potentially save thousands of dollars in real estate commissions could put that money directly in your pocket. Before you go the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) route, consider what real estate expert Joe Bourland says about being your own agent. What is a flat fee MLS listing service?

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Listings aren’t being updated for weeks at a time as agents leave the “bait price” on MLS, trying to solicit calls, and avoiding re-listing at market value. Real Estate,” she said, although that’s obviously not her name and that’s not her brokerage. That’s my bone to pick this fall, anyway.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. An originator since 1999, Read got his real estate license in 2014 and opened up his real estate brokerage in 2019.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve heard the stories about people who managed to make an offer on a house before it officially went up for sale, beating out all the other would-be buyers and scoring the home of their dreams. But if you don’t know how to buy a house before it’s listed on the MLS (multiple listing service), then you’ll miss out on this chance.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Long-time clients of mine asked me help relocate their elderly parents nd we found them an exceptional condominium that was close to both their 50-something-year-old “children,” and which provided enough space that they wouldn’t feel a shock coming from a much larger home – one they’d been in since the 1970’s.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Boesen ruled that a real estate agent and his brokerage could not be held responsible for selling a new house with a defective, regularly leaking foundation because the buyers could not prove he “knew or should have known any information about the construction of the home.” ” The in the 2011 court case Barton v.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

There are over 106,500 real estate brokerages and over 3 million real estate agents in the U.S. To best meet your homeownership needs, the real estate company you choose should have expertise in the local market, a high number of home sales under their belt, a quick turnaround on home sales, and a track record of ethical transactions.

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The Close

APRIL 19, 2024

Once you understand that there is a difference between IDX and MLS, you’ll see how IDX can improve your website and overall business. Put simply, it’s the system that allows real estate professionals to display Multiple Listing Service (MLS) listings on their websites. Make sure to check specific rules for your local MLS.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MAY 5, 2021

If you purchased a condo and the listing read, “525 square feet,” what would you take that to mean? In July 2020, Michael Mitchell and Richard Bowring listed their Mississauga bungalow for sale on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Is it 525 square feet per builder plan, ie.

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HomeLight

JULY 27, 2021

Regardless of whether an individual’s professional designation is a licensed real estate agent or a Realtor® (a Realtor® is a licensed agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors ), most agents are paid through commissions, which are a percentage of a home’s sales price. Help buyers at the closing table.

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HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2022

In this article, we explain the roles agents play in your home sale or purchase, their required level of experience, and the services they provide in your home sale or purchase. The buyer’s agent helps a buyer locate and purchase a home, negotiating the best deal for their client. Real Estate Agent.

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Do you work for a brokerage that provides zero guidance and training? Here goes… – 10) Manipulating the MLS “update” You look for “new listings” on MLS, right? – 7) Including exterior square footage in “SQFT” on MLS. Then ask yourself why. And completely unchecked.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Find a brokerage with a rent-to-own program. A rent-to-own home is an agreement that allows the renter to buy the home from the landlord after a specific lease period. This is essentially a security deposit that ensures your right to purchase the property at the end of the lease. Lease purchase. Contact a seller.

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Charging somebody an extra $3 on the purchase of printer ink, because there’s an assumption that they’re disposing of their previous printer ink, doesn’t make people purchase less ink. The eco-taxes that are supposed to help the environment? They don’t. We know they don’t.

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The Close

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Short for Internet Data Exchange, IDX is a real estate industry term that defines the technology and individual agreements between your MLS and individual agent and brokerage websites that allows them to display MLS listings online. Generally speaking, third party IDX providers update their MLS listings every 15 minutes.

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2020

This is what we call the “advance/postpone” clause, which allows a buyer to move the closing date back by, say, 30 days, provided the buyer gives usually 15-30 days notice. The buyer can also advance the closing date as well by providing notice. – This agreement is conditional until __ p.m.

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