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US home prices rise 0.2% in July, slowest growth since January 2023

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The slow price growth is attributed to a shortage in housing inventory and limited buyer competition, according to a Redfin report published on Tuesday. Continue reading →

On Realtor.com’s hottest ZIP codes list, the Midwest reigns supreme

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Affordability and a plethora of amenities vaulted Gahanna, Ohio, to the top of Realtor.com’s 2024 hottest ZIP codes list. ZIP codes in Missouri and Indiana made the list too as out-of-state homebuyers search for a good deal. Continue reading →

In lawns and on key chains, stealth commission offers raise red flags

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Images that conceal commission offers, like a “3%” mowed into freshly cut grass, have become a phenomenon on message boards and online residential listings, according to an Inman analysis. Continue reading →

‘Business as usual’: Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out

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New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos. Continue reading →

Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers

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Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to some of Cara Ameer’s questions from “13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements” as we head into the post-settlement transition phase as an industry. Continue reading →

The unmatched value of buyer agents in today’s market

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Continue to raise the bar on client service, writes Huntington & Ellis CEO Craig Tann, and show clients why having a buyer’s agent isn’t just a good idea — it’s a necessity. Continue reading →

5 ways to gather client feedback to drive improvement and innovation

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We all want to grow and improve our services, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes, and getting feedback is the first step in doing that. Continue reading →

Shay unveils ‘self-representation platform for homebuyers’

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The changes to how real estate commissions are advertised and sourced as a result of the National Association of Realtors’ proposed settlement has led to the creation of Shay, an application to help homebuyers avoid the traditional sales model. Continue reading →

In historic first, Nykia Wright named first female CEO of NAR

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Wright has served as NAR’s interim CEO since November after she replaced Bob Goldberg. She was instantly thrust into leading an organization in turmoil. Continue reading →

A 9-step ‘listening’ consultation to help you talk to sellers post-Aug. 17

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Be prepared for a listing appointment at a moment’s notice. Have the tools at your fingertips, take notes, build connections, and stay focused on what’s best for the seller, Bernice Ross writes this week. Continue reading →