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Did home sales momentum fizzle in December?

Housing Wire

The New Years week was expected to be slow, so it’s no surprise that new listings and sales are down. The Christmas and New Year’s holidays fell on Wednesdays this year, which messes up two full weeks in terms of getting home sales done and tracking the numbers. And, those that are immediate sales.

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Ill share everything you need to keep the homebuying process running smoothly from your first meeting to closing and beyond. From choosing a property to navigating the closing process, youll need to do a deep dive into their wants, needs, and deal breakers. Think of this as building a roadmap for their homebuying journey.

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9 expert tips to close real estate deals faster & easier

Housing Wire

Since our income is (usually) tied directly to closings, many real estate agents wonder how to close deals faster. Faster sales not only allow us to help more clients each year, they also help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety that come with a commission-only career. Days on market accrue.

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The unexpected strength of home prices this year

Housing Wire

We track inventory and home sales very closely, so the biggest surprise this year has been the resiliency of home prices. There were another 9000 new listings/immediate sales this week. These are the homes that got listed for sale and took offers and went into contract within just a few days of listing.

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Will rates allow for ‘peak’ homebuying season?

Housing Wire

Our weekly pending home sales data continues to run about 3% below last year. The thing to keep in mind for the housing market as we roll into March is that mortgage rates have been easing down. The real time home sales data that we track does not yet show any response, however. This is after Q4 2024 was 5% above the year prior.

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Price reductions: 6 things to consider before lowering the price

Housing Wire

Before rushing to a price reduction for your real estate listing, its important to take a step back and evaluate all the factors that could be affecting the sale. Is the home being marketed effectively? Is the price aligned with current market conditions? Sellers market : This happens when demand outweighs supply.

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Experts weigh usefulness of exclusive listings

Housing Wire

Seeking exclusive listing benefits Across data from more than 100,000 home sales in the Bright MLS service area, which spans six states and the District of Columbia , the report states it found no benefits to sellers whose brokers used office exclusive listings. Buyer access is already a concern in competitive housing markets.

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