Agents who list property in the Multiple Listing Service agree to share commissions if other agents bring a seller to the table. Unless the agent has a buyer's agreement with you, the agent may be working as a sub-agent of the seller and obligated to get the highest price for the seller. |
In addition, when the index was created in 1981 the typical lending criteria, assumptions and mortgage instruments were considerably different from what they are today. |
It's a little less hectic [for buyers] during the holidays. You don't have to take shortcuts like forgoing an inspection, and you're less likely to get caught up in bidding wars. |
The lowest actual sales numbers for the year are almost always in January or February. That's because these are the sales negotiated around the holidays. |