Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule. Assisting homebuyers and their agents adds more to an LO’s plate.

Industrial 501

Industrial Seller concession Purchase and sale agreement Agents 501

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If new housing developments offer first-time buyer down payment assistance or a fixed interest rate, those options could lure buyers away. Hire a top agent who really understands your market and has the experience to develop a winning strategy. Stage your home. Get a top agent you can trust. Know your competition.

Marketing 107

Marketing Inspection Staging Seller concession 107

The Close

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Pro Tip Sellers can get frustrated when their listing sits on the market, waiting for a buyer. For agents, offering advice on cost-effective improvements, staging tips, and accurate pricing is essential. FAQ How do interest rates affect a buyer’s or seller’s real estate market? There are lots of reasons for this.

Marketing 96

Marketing Debt-to-income ratio MLS Pre-approval 96

Redfin

JUNE 28, 2022

Home staging, photographs, and cleaning services. Seller concessions. Staging: Furnishing rooms to showcase their potential (and downplay their flaws) is called staging. You can stage your home with your belongings with or without the help of a professional. Landscaping and lawn care. Potential tax bill.

Staging 62

Staging Renovation Closing costs Agents 62

HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Whatever stage you’re in, it’s natural to feel paralyzed with disappointment, sadness, and a sense of panic when those overdue notices and warnings come from your mortgage company. However, as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mentions in its guidelines to avoiding foreclosure : “Foreclosure doesn’t happen overnight.”

Short sale 104

Short sale Banks Equity Mortgages 104

HomeLight

MAY 31, 2022

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), new home sales fell 16.6% Staging costs: Staging and prep fees generally account for 1%-4% of the home’s sale price. Seller concessions: Incentives to encourage buyers to close the deal. Money spent on home staging: $2,250 (0.6%).

Seller concession 121

Seller concession Closing costs Staging Sales 121

HomeLight

JANUARY 29, 2021

Additional closing costs may include any seller concessions, attorney fees, and the buyer’s agent’s commission. Beyond these closing costs, FSBO sellers cover expenses normally included in a listing agent’s commission, such as marketing costs. Seller concessions. See this state by state guide for details.

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Closing costs Closing Seller concession Title search 98