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‘Worst possible outcome’: Industry experts weigh in on DOJ’s desire to decouple commissions

Housing Wire

When the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed last week the changes it would like to see in how real estate agents and brokers are compensated through its statement of interest filed in the MLS Property Information Network commission lawsuit , few in the real estate industry were surprised by the agency’s desire to decouple commissions.

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

Housing Wire

He said he’s also interested in seeing where homes will be listed since they will no longer be required to be in the MLS system. More negotiations, lower commissions Per the terms of the settlement, MLS participants working with buyers must enter into written representation agreements before touring a home.

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How real estate professionals can help first responders buy a home

Housing Wire

Stop relying so heavily just on your MLS! Did you know that HUD has an online search where you can find homes for sale all over the country that qualify for different special programs? You can even search for investors, first time buyers, first responders, etc.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Louisiana

HomeLight

Prioritize a cash offer if you receive one On occasion, conventional lenders may even finance a fixer-upper property sold “ as is ,” and it’s not impossible to finance a fixer-upper with an FHA loan. No Is a real estate attorney required?

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Virginia

HomeLight

Prioritize a cash offer if you receive one On occasion, conventional lenders may even finance a fixer-upper property sold “ as is ,” and it’s not impossible to finance a fixer-upper with an FHA loan. Yes Is a real estate attorney required?

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Arizona

HomeLight

Fast facts about selling a house ‘as is’ in Arizona Median sales price in Arizona $430,990 Average days on market (DOM) for Arizona 56 Disclosures Arizona law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Residential Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) MLS has a field to mark a listing “as is”?

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How real estate professionals can help first responders buy a home

Real Trends

Stop relying so heavily just on your MLS! Did you know that HUD has an online search where you can find homes for sale all over the country that qualify for different special programs? You can even search for investors, first time buyers, first responders, etc.

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