
Agents see a brighter sales outlook ahead
The present and future of residential real estate sales is rapidly evolving, but it's the agents on the front lines who can help industry watchers better understand what's really happening in the trenches.
The present and future of residential real estate sales is rapidly evolving, but it's the agents on the front lines who can help industry watchers better understand what's really happening in the trenches.
Instead, the MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board, which met last week to continue reviewing the contentious policy, "opted not to make a recommendation about CCP or take any other action," a spokesperson for the National Association of Realtors told Real Estate News on Monday.
The company issued a statement after the settlement hearing, saying, "As the only U.S. brokerage that has saved consumers more than $1.6 billion in fees, Redfin never belonged in this case, and we're glad to resolve it and move forward."
A survey from Clever and Real Estate Witch found that a large number of Americans would rather deal with ghosts in their home than a host of other situations — including a neighbor with unfiltered political views, a sure sign that it's an election year.
Bowers said Century 21's support of technology and marketing, lead generation, agent learning and coaching were among the offerings that attracted her to the brand — as well as its "unparalleled name recognition not only in the real estate industry but also to general consumers as a whole," she said in a news release.
Sales in the Midwest were especially strong, rising 19.2% on a year-to-date basis, noted Jing Fu, director of forecasting at the National Association of Home Builders.
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Total existing home sales hit a 14-year slump, falling 1% in September compared to August and declining 3.5% year-over-year, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors.
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"With a strong balance sheet, robust pipeline of projects in our development marketing business, and the competitive advantages provided by our dedicated team of world-class agents, I am confident that Douglas Elliman's brightest days are ahead," he said, adding that his efforts are aimed at "maximizing shareholder value."
But they are facing it with optimism, with DMAR CEO Brendan Bailey saying the new leadership of the MLS "promises to create exciting new opportunities for the real estate community, enabling us to better serve our clients and succeed during this pivotal time for the industry."
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