Opendoor commissioned a survey to understand Gen X and Boomer behaviors around buying and selling a home, specifically the emotions they felt. Based on results, 66% of home sellers and buyers aged 55+ feel emotionally attached to their homes.
A new ATTOM report shows a quarterly and annual drop in profit margins from home sales in 89 (or 66%) of the 134 U.S. metros analyzed. Sixty-three of those metros reported annual increases in seller profit margins.
A new report from Redfin shows nearly 20% of home sellers in San Francisco taking a loss—over four times the national share (4%), largely due to home prices in the area coming back down after soaring during the pandemic.
New Zillow research shows selling in the first two weeks of June nets homeowners an additional 2.3% (about $7,700), compared to those selling at other times of the year, according to 2023 sales data.
Tom Toole breaks down how agents can prepare for a decoupled commission environment if the DOJ succeeds in its proposal in the Nosalek lawsuit.
Lawyers in Missouri filed the Umpa lawsuit on behalf of U.S. home sellers, on December 27. Defendants include the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and more than a dozen brokerages, including, for the first time, The Real Brokerage.
A new LendingTree survey of over 2,000 U.S. consumers shows 44% of Americans believe the housing market could crash in the next year. Another 31% are unsure.
What’s more surprising (or not) is that 35% overall are hoping for a crash.
The 2023 Zillow Consumer Housing Trends Report is in, with a revealing snapshot of today’s seller. This year, 92% of sellers reported using a real estate agent to assist them with the home buying/selling process.
Byron Lazine shares eight reasons to call a home seller to add value and keep them engaged throughout their transaction.
Katie Clancy shares how to choose a price that makes your seller happy while attracting multiple offers.
Discover the top 12 regrets of home sellers, including agent commissions, offering concessions, and the timing of their home’s sale.
Cinch Home Services surveyed homebuyers and sellers on the kinds of property issues concealed by sellers, some with the encouragement of their real estate agent. Here’s what you need to know.
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