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CRMLS removes seller concession fields from platform

Housing Wire

California Regional MLS (CRMLS) has decided to remove fields listing seller concessions from its platform. Additionally, CAR’s updated RLA form does not include any references to seller concessions. This change came after the Department of Justice launched an inquiry into CAR’s forms.

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UWM turns to seller concessions with new mortgage product launch

Housing Wire

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) this week launched temporary rate buydowns, a product that allows borrowers to receive lower mortgage rates at the beginning of their loan terms by using seller concessions as part of the payment. It comes at a time in which the housing market favors buyers and seller concessions become more frequent.

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California Regional MLS Walks Back Seller Concessions Field

RIS Media

This allowed listing agents to input and advertise the concessions, and contributions to the buyer’s cost burden, that their seller is willing to make. There were three value fields: a simple “yes or no” indicating if… The post California Regional MLS Walks Back Seller Concessions Field appeared first on RISMedia.

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NAR to sellers: Concessions could ‘lead to better, faster offer’

Real Estate News

The new guide from the National Association of Realtors also explains how concessions (which can be used to pay an agent) differ from offers of compensation.

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What Are Seller Concessions in Real Estate?

RIS Media

Seller credits, or concessions, are essential for buyers and sellers to understand. We will… The post What Are Seller Concessions in Real Estate? They are financial incentives homesellers offer buyers as part of the closing process. appeared first on RISMedia.

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Mortgage demand picks up as seller concessions rise

Housing Wire

And to close deals, sellers are increasingly coming to the table with concessions and rate buydowns. . Loan officers saw an increase in mortgage demand during the first week of 2023 as mortgage rates ticked down. “It seems like, with every small drop in interest rate, the homebuyer’s interest picks up a little bit.

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Home seller concessions reach pre-pandemic levels

Housing Wire

of home sellers gave concessions to homebuyers in Q4 of 2022, through money for repairs and mortgage-rate buydowns. In Q3 of 2022 and Q4 of 2021, sellers gave concessions in 30% of home sales. A new Redfin report found a record 41.9%