Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2025

Census Bureau, single-family home construction is down year over year at every stage of the process. In the current economic climate, many individuals and families are not interested in looking for a new place to live, whether as a homeowner or a renter,” Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist for Bright MLS , said in a statement.

Construction

Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Staging a home can make or break a sale but the traditional approach is broken. Even the traditional virtual staging solutions take days to turnaround, while todays buyers make decisions to attend an open house onlineoften in seconds. Collov AI : A smarter, faster and an AI way to stage Collov Inc. ,

Agents

Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2025

Many MLSs nationwide allow coming-soon listings to be publicly marketed, but MLSs differ in how long a listing can remain in this stage If the listing fails to sell during the first two phases, it’s listed as active on the MLS. It is a much more thoughtful approach with more intention behind it.”

Agents

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In her suit, Eytalis claims that the defendants have violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by requiring membership in order to access the MLS.

MLS

Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2025

Compass filed a lawsuit in New York on Monday, alleging that Zillow is breaking federal antitrust laws by permanently banning any listing that isn’t put on an MLS within a business day of being publicly marketed. “To If the listing fails to sell during the first two phases, it’s listed as active on the MLS.

MLS

Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2025

Search the local MLS Time invested: 1-2 hours per week Cost: Free A tried-and-true place to find expired real estate listings is your local MLS. Staging can be as simple as making sure there aren’t clothes all over the floor and the kitchen counters are cleared off. This is where you come in.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Traditional MLS data excels at structured information like price ranges, bedroom counts and square footage. IntelliSearch: Breaking free from traditional MLS constraints Traditional MLS taxonomy constraints (structured information like beds and baths) have limited agents’ ability to adapt to modern search behavior.

MLS

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

By enabling agents with technology that delivers 24/7 transparency before, during, and after the transaction, Compass One showcases the agent’s value well beyond just facilitating transactions: It reinforces their role as trusted, full-service real estate advisors, providing clients with expert guidance at every stage of homeownership.

MLS

Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2025

Over 65% of first-time sellers would accept 20% less for their home to avoid the stress of staging, repairs, and the uncertainty of offers. June 1: the day that has the most new listings on average, based on analyzing MLS data from the past decade. This is where agents come in.

Agents

Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

It doesnt matter where your real estate photos appear MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, social media or print advertisements they should not only showcase the space, but they should sell the lifestyle that comes with owning that home. Tip 3: Stage each space with intention Staging is just as important for showings as it is for listing photographs.

Agents

Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Additionally, with cooperative compensation removed from MLS systems, alongside the new requirement for buyer-agency agreements, agents must speak up and share their value clearly and confidently. To do so, develop strategies and programs that cater to buyers and sellers at every stage.

Technology

Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2025

You can also scour MLS listings to look for poorly marketed homes with vibe flipping potential, or work your sphere to drum up pocket listings or off-market homes. Renovation 2: Taking (calculated) design and staging risks Part of creating a vibe that sells is taking risks. They might not be able to articulate why, but theyll know.

Closing

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

Online appearance: Double-check that the listing is accurate and optimized in the MLS. Inside, staging can make a huge difference. Ensure all details are correct, complete and appealing to potential buyers. Visual appeal: If the home isnt generating interest, consider how it shows in person.

Staging

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. Also top of the list, agents are marketers. Buyer’s agent : The buyer’s agent represents the buyer.

Agents

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

Do your research by logging into your local MLS and searching through the listings in your area. 3D tours, virtual staging, drone photos or video, etc. Some agents write into their listing agreements that if the property doesnt sell, the seller will reimburse the agents out-of-pocket expenses for photos and staging.

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Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

If the seller wants to include the garden shed out back, or the sectional couch in the basement that won’t fit up the stairs, then they might do so, and this would be noted in the “INCLUSIONS” section of the MLS listing. Do you see where this is going? Do you see the implications? But what if there’s more ?

MLS

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

For example, tips on home staging for a quick sale, how to get top dollar for a property, or advice on how to improve curb appeal are all topics that a seller might be interested in. Or omit the MLS link and tease out the listing with stats and photos in your newsletter, and invite your audience to contact you directly for more information.

Pre-approval

BAM Media

JUNE 19, 2025

If you’ve got a vacant listing and a marketing budget that’s already stretched thin, here’s some good news: You can make that property stand out without spending a dime on staging. Let me walk you through exactly how we use ChatGPT’s image capabilities to virtually stage homes. Not exactly MLS material, but definitely entertaining.

Staging

Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

People going through divorce and need to sell (and potentially buy a new placeor two), people moving across the country for a new job and estate/probate sales after someone has passed away are the three most common life stages in which property needs to be sold.

Closing

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Showings: Explain how you, as the agent, will find and send properties through MLS searches and set expectations for how you will conduct property tours. While you want your clients to be prepared, focus primarily on the immediate next steps and reiterate the key details as you progress through each stage of the transaction.

Closing

Lighter Side of Real Estate

APRIL 24, 2025

So when they offer adviceabout pricing, staging, timing, or marketingits natural to trust that they know what theyre doing. Specifically, whether it should be shared immediately on the multiple listing service (MLS) and third-party sites where most buyers browse or held back for a period of time as an exclusive or delayed listing.

MLS

Redfin

MARCH 18, 2025

Listing on the MLS and pricing accurately are a few ways to close quickly and sell for more The U.S. Increase your homes visibility The best way to sell your house fast and get the most money is to list on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS ). Afterwards, well go over alternatives, including For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and iBuyer companies.

MLS

BAM Media

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Four days later, he was on the Real RISE stage in Vegas to launch Real Wallet and to announce enhancements to Leo, Real’s AI-powered 24/7 concierge, and the 2025 launch of Leo for Clients. Last Friday, October 18, Real President Sharran Srivatsaa gave the closing presentation at our own in-person event, BAM Mania. Read on for the highlights.

Brokerage

Real Estate News

JUNE 18, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Home construction stalls as costs rise, demand softens Housing starts and permits fell in May in response to economic and market factors, while buyers continue to hold out despite easing mortgage rates.

Construction

The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This is considered the early stages of a home going into foreclosure. During this stage, the lender sends a Notice of Default to the homeowner, letting them know that legal action is being taken toward foreclosure. Real Estate Agents Investors can work with real estate agents with access to the MLS.

Hard money loan

RIS Media

JANUARY 23, 2025

While the industry continues to adapt to the new era of real estate, charting a path forward begins with an intentional focus on your goals in addition to going above and beyond… The post Setting the Stage for 2025: A Blueprint for Success appeared first on RISMedia.

Staging

The Close

APRIL 8, 2025

month Visit Lone Wolf IDX integrations and custom market report generation $99/month Visit Agent Image ISA team support for pre-qualification of leads $399/month Visit Offrs AI-powered virtual staging $19.99/month, Lead scoring algorithm: Prioritize your leads based on an algorithm that lets you know which ones to focus on.

Staging

The Residential Specialist

JULY 21, 2025

From Click to Close: Where AI Fits In AI tools can support nearly every stage of a real estate agent’s workflow. Market research: AI tools help Addie Owens, CRS Instructor, principal broker and CEO of Touchstone Real Estate in Central Florida, stay on top of market trends by summarizing reports or analyzing MLS and public data for insights.

Staging

Lab Coat Agents

APRIL 21, 2025

Heres a simple 5-step formula to deliver a listing presentation that winsand how Lone Wolf Cloud CMA helps make it easier at every stage. How Cloud CMA helps: Cloud CMA automatically pulls in comps based on the subject propertys details, so you spend less time digging through MLS data and more time preparing for the conversation.

Branding

The Close

JUNE 30, 2025

Sites like Fiverr are full of pros who can take your raw files and turn them into clean, MLS-ready images for a reasonable price. Agents love them for luxury listings or to help a property stand out on the MLS. High-quality photos help listings stand out and build trust with buyers.

Staging

BAM Media

APRIL 25, 2025

On Friday, Compass filed a federal lawsuit against the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), accusing the Seattle-based MLS of monopolistic and anticompetitive behavior.

Brokerage

Lab Coat Agents

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With more and more house hunters turning to online Multiple Listings Services (MLS), the quality of property photos has become a make-or-break factor in attracting potential buyers. AI virtual staging Over a decade ago, the high costs of physical staging led real estate agents to explore virtual staging.

Staging

BAM Media

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This seamless flow of communication not only reduces friction but also enhances client loyalty, setting the stage for referrals and repeat business. By ensuring clients always know what to expect and when, agents can minimize uncertainty, build trust, and keep the process stress-free.

Agents

Redfin

JULY 3, 2025

Agents can use the same process they use for clients: listing through the MLS, marketing the property, staging, coordinating showings, and negotiating offers. This requirement helps maintain transparency and ensures that all parties are aware of the agent’s professional background.

Purchase and sale agreement

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Delayed showings involve listing a property on MLS but postponing visits for a certain period. Instead of immediately allowing showings after listing a property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the listing or seller’s agent strategically delays visits for a predetermined period, typically 3 to 7 days.

MLS

Redfin

JUNE 17, 2025

A strong marketing plan might include professional photography, 3D virtual tours, MLS listings, open houses, email campaigns, social media ads, video walkthroughs, and agent-to-agent networking. Ask what improvements they recommend, whether they suggest staging, and how involved they’ll be in the prep process. Word of mouth matters.

Purchase and sale agreement

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Realtors excel at researching properties using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Steering through the complexities of mortgage approval sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the critical facets of property ownership. Completing this phase sets the stage for officially becoming a homeowner in New York.

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