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This year brought a new era for the real estate industry, with sweeping practice changes taking effect in August and prompting practitioners to adapt the ways they work with buyers and sellers. In case you missed it, here’s a list of the most-read articles from REALTOR® Magazine in 2024.
News: Market Predictions, Consumer Trends
What’s Next for the 2025 Housing Market?
NAR economists weigh in on home sales and mortgage rates—and how the election results, the economy and changing buyer demographics could impact your real estate business in the year ahead.
MLSs Will Evolve With Consumer, Broker Needs in Mind
A high-powered panel at the NAR NXT conference in November agreed on the value of MLSs but debated how these data systems could change in the coming years.
9 Buyer, Seller Trends Driving Home Sales
NAR’s 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers offers a mixed picture of who’s succeeding and struggling in the housing market.
Sales & Marketing: Adapting to Practice Changes
Compensation, Commission and Concessions
Each identifies a unique method for how consumers will pay for your real estate services. Understand how they are and aren’t defined under real estate practice changes.
Appraisals, Data and the Proposed NAR Settlement
With practice changes coming that include the prohibition of offers of compensation on MLSs, it’s imperative that brokers, agents and appraisers keep an open line of communication.
6 Items to Consider Before Practice Changes Take Effect
These are some of the business decisions you may need to make as the date to implement practice changes approaches.
For Brokers: Leading Through Change
Help Agents Explain the Importance of Written Buyer Agreements
The Sitzer-Burnett verdict spotlights the need for more transparency when it comes to compensation. Help agents understand the importance of the written buyer agreement and how to communicate its value to their clients.
Back to Basics: Documents, Forms, and Manuals Brokers Need
The right documentation is needed for compliance purposes and to make sure everyone in your office is on the same page about standards of practice.
Help Agents Get Comfortable Communicating Their Value
In most service-oriented industries, professionals typically have to prove themselves before customers sign on. Brokers can help agents explain their value so that it is understood by the customer.
Commercial: Bracing for … Cicadas?
Don’t Panic as Trillions in Commercial Loans Come Due
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun analyzes the risks to the market and what the future may hold for the commercial real estate sector.
‘Cicada-Geddon’ May Wreak Havoc on Commercial Buildings
Massive swarms are expected in several states this spring and summer, making large properties vulnerable to damage from the insects.
Economists: Rate Cuts Will Help Commercial Recovery
The Federal Reserve is factoring rent growth into its inflation measurements, which will influence when it decides to lower rates.
Home & Design: Hot or Not?
Design Choices Sellers Might Want to Rethink
Social media causes a lot of hype, but trends change frequently and could hurt resales. Sellers are wise to play it safe with timeless simplicity.
Bathrooms: Smaller in Size, Big on Tech and Flair
Bathrooms are getting smaller, but that doesn’t mean they skimp on amenities. Smart tech, comfort and spa-like serenity still set the tone.
All Under One Roof: Trends in Multigenerational Living
Multigenerational living is a sticky trend, though there’s not one solution to make it work. Families and builders are working to meet the needs with creative, flexible solutions.
