Broke Agent Media

MARCH 28, 2023

The trends in the report also highlight what buyers and sellers of different generations value in their previous experiences with agents. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) released its latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. It does the same for Millennials , for the same reasons.

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GeekEstate

OCTOBER 29, 2021

So much has happened in the housing market over the last year — home pricing across the U.S. are up 16% year-over-year, interest rates remain near historic lows and housing construction starts are up meaningfully for the first time in more than a decade (for more detail on this, see my recent housing market update ).

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1000Watt

MAY 19, 2023

3-bed, 2-bath colonial. Last month, we fielded a nationwide survey of renters and live at home-ers aged 22-35 as part of our 1000watt Inside program. But it’s not just homes. So it goes… And have you spent any time on TikTok lately? Buying or selling a home is personal. Half acre lot. Let me explain. Agents endure.

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Real Trends

MARCH 8, 2023

What do you do when your buyer’s financing is denied? Whether it’s your buyer or the buyer on your listing, there are solutions you can turn to. If the buyer still wants to buy and the seller wants to sell, you still have a deal. If the lender won’t tell you, they must at least tell the buyer.

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The Close

JUNE 22, 2023

Right now might seem like a frightening time to jump into real estate investing. But for value-seeking investors like myself, the scariest time to invest is actually in a good economy, when housing prices are rising at a blistering pace. But first, let’s get a handle on the basics. from this time last year.

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Real Trends

MARCH 23, 2022

homebuyers at 43%, up from 37% a year ago, while Baby Boomers (those aged 57 to 75) made up the largest share of home sellers at 42%, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2022 Generational Trends report released on Wednesday. Millennials have been the largest share of buyers since the 2014 generational trends report.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

When it comes to high-end living, smart home technology is not just a trend; it’s revolutionizing the way we experience comfort and convenience. And every luxury home should take advantage of smart home technology. We’re talking about homes that respond to our commands and anticipate our needs.

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Hank Miller Team

JANUARY 9, 2024

Greater Atlanta Home Prices Unlike so many markets, Atlanta was a model of consistency over the pandemic and post pandemic years. The high water marks of late spring '22 are visible Rate shocks bottomed in late '22 and over'23 prices climbed back ending up in all categories Peaks to current see about even list prices with 5-5.5

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GeekEstate

AUGUST 4, 2022

In typical Fifth Wall fashion, the announcement comes with a professionally produced video giving context for the involvement of a few of their strategic LPs–British Land, Equity Residential, Hudson Pacific Properties, Invitation Homes, Kimco Realty Corporation and MGM Resorts: Climate change is very very real. SNAPPING THE APPLE OFF.

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Windemere Buying

AUGUST 16, 2023

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional purchases of a person’s life. That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process while answering your questions and addressing your needs from start to finish. Working with a Buyer’s Agent 2.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The past year has changed the way people buy and sell homes, with new buying and selling options gaining traction in the marketplace. In addition to the well-known iBuyers, these include a more recent category of companies such as EasyKnock, Homeward, Knock and Ribbon. For sellers and buyers, power buyers are a game changer.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 23, 2023

Different kinds of homes—and the diverse people buying and selling them—have been affected in significantly different ways, especially when it comes to prices. Starter homes seem immune to the correction currently roiling the housing market, but luxury homes have been feeling the full effects. The Realtor.com®

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

The first time you do something is always the hardest, and buying a house is definitely no different. First-time homebuyer loans can help make it easier on first-time homebuyers , offering access to special mortgage programs with low down payments. Step 2: Research down payment assistance in your area.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that 75% of Realtors fail within the first year of being in the industry and 87% after five years. According to the NAR , 93% of homebuyers want their real estate agent to know the purchase process, and 91% of buyers want their agent to know the real estate market.

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Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This can spur a sharp decrease in home prices when the new supply of homes lacks buyers willing or able to pay the higher costs. Most analysts predict that home prices will grow in the majority of the housing markets next year albeit slightly. About 34% fewer homes sold within two weeks in August than a year earlier.

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Point2Homes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Anyone who has bought a home can appreciate that it’s not a simple process. Despite now having a little experience under your belt, selling your home can be just as tricky as buying it was. With that in mind, check out these nine warning signs to ensure everything goes well when selling your home. Lowball Offers.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

When it comes to real estate, having a good property on the market is only part of the battle; real estate agents also need to have effective marketing and advertising strategies to reach many potential buyers. The process of signing documents can be cumbersome and time-consuming, especially when it comes to legal documents.

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Easy Agent Pro

JANUARY 4, 2021

For you uninitiated, Dynamic Facebook ads are smart ads that automatically show the right content to interested buyers. Facebook actually chooses what to show these potential buyers based on their search history online. With a traditional home buyer ad, you would create some type of home list. A Facebook page.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 20, 2024

Current Trends and Market Dynamics According to Freddie Mac , in January, the housing sector experienced a slight uptick in home sales, buoyed by the decline in mortgage rates. However, the persisting issue of limited inventory, compounded by the phenomenon known as the rate lock effect, has hindered the volume of home sales.

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The Close

JULY 5, 2023

There is one skill above all others that separates top-producing buyer’s agents from everyone else: converting warm leads into loyal clients—quickly. A strategic buyer presentation can do just that: help build a solid foundation for a professional relationship that can last for many years. The Basics: What Is a Buyer Presentation?

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Lab Coat Agents

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A set of golden tactics that have shown time and time again to mathematically increase a realtor’s chances to not only run successful open houses that result in a sale, but to also generate high-quality leads for the future. The first one is not putting someone’s information on your CRM as soon as you get it.

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Lab Coat Agents

JANUARY 28, 2022

Not everyone agrees with me on this point, but I believe I will have more control at my real estate office or a neutral site than I will at their home or at the property they’re interested in. Rule 2: Follow-up allows you to disqualify. Many times when I look into an agent’s database, I find it’s full of junk.

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Realty Biz

MAY 23, 2022

Are you looking for ways to clear the clutter from your home? When it comes time to sell, a clutter-free home will sell for more money than one completely disorganized. Potential home buyers need to see your home in its best light. Clutter is the number one cause of stress in homes today.

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Real Trends

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Here’s what you need to know to guide them through credit-related questions that arise in the home-buying process. FICO is an abbreviation for the Fair Isaac Corporation, the first company to offer a credit-risk model with a score. Question 2: Why do I feel like I can’t easily impact my score? Question 1: What is a FICO Score?

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HomeLight

JUNE 8, 2021

In a big hurry to sell your home? Even in today’s hot seller’s market where homes attract offers in as few as 16 days , it takes around 2-plus months to sell a house from list to close. When you add up the costs of maintenance, utilities, and property taxes, the sooner you can sell this home, the better.

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Redfin

AUGUST 17, 2020

The housing market is hottest in less densely populated areas, with July data showing more buyer interest in rural and suburban neighborhoods than cities. . For homes in rural areas nationwide, the median sale price increased 11.3% year over year in the four weeks ending August 2, and it rose 9.2% home-price increase.

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GeekEstate

AUGUST 11, 2022

Total funding: $2 million. I-Buyers, Power-Buyers, alternative transaction models: Enhance understanding of value to purchase property (improved accuracy of AVM, knowledge before appraisal complete). Insurers: Better understand a home’s quality and condition in order to reduce risk exposure. Founded: 2018.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Benefits of Podcasts for Real Estate Agents If you're not sold on the cost-effectiveness of podcast marketing, it's time to explore other benefits of this type of digital marketing. Whether you're selling houses or looking for buyers, here are three main benefits of podcasts for real estate agents.

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HomeLight

MAY 28, 2021

Being careless with language is never a wise idea, but it can cost you money and time, not to mention cause a headache, during your house hunt. This is why we’ve spoken with agents, investors, and buyers just like you and put together this article to explain the terminology and what these different types of real estate agents do.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 3, 2022

Getty Images Furnishing a home—whether you’re a new homeowner or you’ve moved to larger digs—can be a time- and budget-consuming struggle, especially if you want quality pieces that aren’t made of plasterboard and glue. Here’s what I learned on this journey—and how you can decorate your home on the cheap, too.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The moment you decide to sell your home, you start to see it in a critical light. Pour in too much money into the house to fix everything, and you could spend more than would have been necessary to attract a buyer. The first is straightforward: you lack the money to take on home improvement projects upfront. with buyers.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Instead, maybe you’re getting ready to buy a home and, after seeing headlines about rising homeowners rates, you’re worried — wondering how much a policy will cost for your new home and whether there are ways to save money without skimping on protection. homeowners saw their home insurance premiums increase over the last year.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 30, 2022

By the first week of May, that number had climbed to 31%. As the COVID crisis continued, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March 2021, which included a provision for ERA 2 and distribution of up to $21.55 billion in funding for ERA 2 before September 2025. So far, Congress has invested a total of $46.6

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Real Trends

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In a hot seller’s market, you could use the highest, most recent comparable sale, add a little (sometimes a lot), and still sell the home with multiple offers. If the house didn’t appraise for that price, then the winning buyer would have to make up the difference to the seller with cash out of pocket. How did you arrive at that price?’

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Even well-priced homes in my farm area in Colorado just aren’t selling. Over the years, I found that there are often other issues I can fix to sell the home without a big price cut. The number one reason well-priced homes aren’t selling in 2022 is poor communication with the seller. Poor Communication. Ineffective Marketing.

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HomeLight

JUNE 18, 2021

During the excitement of searching for a home and getting preapproved for a loan , closing costs may get overlooked. Many buyers tend to budget for their monthly mortgage payment and their down payment , but closing costs need to be considered in the equation as well. Home price. 2% closing costs. We’re going to find out.

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HomeLight

APRIL 30, 2021

An estimated 15 million homes in the U.S. are at an immediate risk of flooding, according to a flood database formed by the nonprofit First Street in 2020. Homes on the coast can be particularly vulnerable to flooding caused by hurricanes or high tides. The truth is: A home that has flooded carries a bit of extra baggage.

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