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2024 is not the year to cut corners on staging — here’s why

Housing Wire

When it comes to home staging, there are two homeowner camps: those who think it’s a waste of money and don’t want to pay more to make their home more attractive to buyers and those who realize the worth and are willing to make the investment needed. As a listing agent , I pay for both a staging consultation and staging items as needed.

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Staging Plays Crucial Role in Accelerating House Sales

RIS Media

One effective strategy to enhance a property’s appeal and facilitate a quicker sale is through the art of home staging. In fact, 97% of agents surveyed said they believe home staging… The post Staging Plays Crucial Role in Accelerating House Sales appeared first on RISMedia.

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Master planned communities post strong new home sales numbers in 2023

Housing Wire

According to a survey released Tuesday by John Burns Research & Consulting , the top 50 MPCs sold more than 34,600 new homes in 2023, up 24% from the nearly 28,000 sales in 2022. And in 2023, each of the top 50 communities sold at least 368 homes, although that’s fewer than the 2021 record of 460 sales per community.

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Setting the Stage for Smoother Real Estate Transactions

RIS Media

According to John Coake, the newly acquired company’s head of sales and broker associate, the move provides a unique opportunity. Joining Compass has elevated our… The post Setting the Stage for Smoother Real Estate Transactions appeared first on RISMedia.

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Pre-Sale Home Updates Set the Stage for Home-Selling Success

RIS Media

Debra Beagle—managing broker/owner of the Ashton Real Estate Group in Nashville,… The post Pre-Sale Home Updates Set the Stage for Home-Selling Success appeared first on RISMedia. And since the majority of buyers are either relocating, retiring or downsizing, they want move-in ready properties.

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NAR’s Lawrence Yun predicts lower rates, 15% jump in existing-home sales in 2024

Housing Wire

Yun took the stage on Tuesday at NAR NXT , the trade group’s annual conference in Anaheim, California. However, as mortgage rates stabilize and home sellers adapt, “Existing-home sales will rise by 15% next year,” Yun said. In 2023, new-home sales are up 5% year to date, Yun said.

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Truework and Revvin partner to enhance income verification services for point-of-sale systems

Housing Wire

However, bringing this technology to the point-of-sale stage allows lenders to screen candidates more effectively. The new partnership will allow lenders who use the Revvin platform to automatically verify any borrower at any point of the loan application process, according to a news release.

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