So many Americans are unabashedly obsessed with scrolling through online home listings. After all, what could be more fun than “fantasy scrolling” and picking out your dream house or apartment, regardless of cost or location. What most people don’t know is that your fantasy home search—whether purely for fun or because you’re seriously considering buying a home—is made possible by local broker marketplaces like the NJMLS. Local broker marketplaces are what allow home data to reach consumers. These marketplaces are essentially databases of all the homes for sale in a given market, maintained by local REALTOR® members. They are usually... read more
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Local broker marketplaces like the NJMLS create more options for buyers and sellers
Posted on December 12, 2022
For their biggest lifetime purchase, Americans place their trust in the experts
Posted on December 9, 2022For most Americans, buying a home is the most significant purchase they’ll ever make. While most buyers begin their home search online, 9 in 10 still choose a trusted real estate agent to guide them through this infrequent, complex transaction. For anyone looking at homes for sale in Northern New Jersey, an NJMLS REALTOR® member is the expert to trust. As Bob Musinski wrote in a July 2020 article in Forbes, “Buying or selling a house might be the biggest financial transaction you’ll ever make, which is why hiring the right real estate professional is vital to getting the best... read more
How do local broker marketplaces like the NJMLS benefit in an open real estate market?
Posted on December 9, 2022“A critical foundation of American homeownership is the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). These independent, local broker marketplaces create highly competitive markets that are friendly to small business while ensuring equitable home ownership opportunities, superior customer service, and greater options for buyers and sellers. Simply put, local broker marketplaces provide sellers access to the largest possible pool of potential buyers while creating the greatest number of housing options for buyers in one, centralized location.” (Charlie Oppler, Past President of National Association of REALTORS®, https://www.realtrends.com/mlss-advance-small-business-equity-in-homeownership/) Facilitating a marketplace where listing brokers bring sellers and buyer brokers bring buyers is what the New... read more
3 Steps to Selling a Home (Highest Bid – Fastest Sale)
Posted on October 23, 2022When the time comes to sell your home, the entire process may seem daunting and difficult. It can cause a lot of emotions that gets in the way of a fast and successful sale. But by following these three steps, you’ll be closer to getting the best outcome possible from the start. Choose the Right Real Estate Agent Working with the right real estate agent is essential. The best option for you will have experience selling homes in your local market and is familiar with the unique aspects of the community. They should also be an expert in marketing and... read more