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Opinion: Sitzer/Burnett decision presents an uncertain future for buyer agents

Housing Wire

Savvy sellers are consumers who will choose to have a seller agent complete a basic MLS listing, then take the process into their own hands by fielding orders directly from buyers rather than give 3% to have offers brought to them. Smart loan officers will offer to work directly with listing agents to vet offers and provide pre-approvals.

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

Housing Wire

In Florida, getting licensed as a real estate agent begins with the completion of an approved 63-hour Sales Associate prelicensing course. Self-paced online Gold Coast School $263 Classroom, livestream, or online MLS Campus Real Estate School $83.88 out of 5.

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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

Agents listing older or more rundown homes will frequently leave notes in the MLS saying that the home will not pass VA appraisal and therefore they are not accepting any VA offers. This, however, doesn’t stop VA buyers from submitting an offer on the home. That never happens when a VA loan is involved.

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11 Homeselling Myths, Debunked

The Close

After all, a new listing on the MLS gets the most attention in the first week. Selling a home is the same—it’s not just a sign in the yard and a posting on the MLS. Navigating the Selling Process Myth #8: Getting Pre-approved Should Happen After Finding Your Perfect Home House hunting can be exhausting.

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What Does ‘Under Contract’ Mean on a Home Listing?

HomeLight

Oriana Shea , a top-rated agent in California who has been helping homebuyers for 26 years, says that, depending on local multiple list service (MLS) rules and where the property is located, a listing might actually be tagged as “contingent” rather than under contract. What contingencies might be attached to ‘under contract’ listings?

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Are Unconditional Offers “Risky?”

Toronto Realty Blog

They would be conditional on a lawyer’s review, a home inspection commissioned by the buyer (but paid for by the government…), satisfactory and guaranteed mortgage financing, a catch-all for unfettered “due diligence,” and a mandated ten-day cooling-off period where the buyer can change his or her mind for any reason.

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How to Buy a Foreclosure: Your Go-To Guide to Distressed Properties

HomeLight

You’re reading through a new MLS listing, and you believe you found your ideal home. The exact steps vary from state to state, but let’s take a general look : Pre-foreclosure: As the name implies, a pre-foreclosure isn’t in foreclosure yet, but it’s on the way there. Pre-foreclosure. Auction sale.