Tracey Velt
Freelance Writer and Contributing Editor at Freelance
Editor at Florida Realtor Magazine
Editorial Director at REAL Trends
Tracey Velt is a professional writer and editor specializing in residential real estate and brokerage business.
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5 days ago |
housingwire.com | Tracey Velt
Now nearing her two-year mark at the helm of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), Wilcox has guided the brand through a turbulent period — marked by commission lawsuits, shifting consumer expectations and new competitive models — by staying focused on the fundamentals of trust, relevance and adaptability. “When I joined, I saw an opportunity to double down on what sets BHGRE apart: the strength of the brand connection with consumers,” Wilcox explained.
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1 week ago |
housingwire.com | Tracey Velt
Unlock the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in mortgage lending with the report, Overcoming the Top Barriers to AI Adoption in Mortgage Lending, done in collaboration with TRUE. Discover what’s holding the industry back — and how forward-thinking lenders are breaking through. This report offers practical strategies and expert insight to help you move from hesitation to implementation. • The top challenges lenders face — from cost and compliance to culture and customer adoption.
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3 weeks ago |
housingwire.com | Diana Zaya |Tracey Velt
Critics, meanwhile, argue that exclusive listings, especially at scale, create an uneven playing field. They contend that private networks disproportionately benefit the brokerages and agents who control the listing pipeline, while also giving the largest firms the greatest advantage in agent recruitment and retention. Many also point to the fact that private listings essentially lock out lower-income buyers who rely on open MLS access. The result?
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1 month ago |
housingwire.com | Tracey Velt
With the numbers showing a slight dip in commission percentages, one might assume the impact of the NAR settlement is minor. However, agents are discovering that the challenges are about more than just the amount of commission they are earning. HousingWire surveyed a select group of real estate professionals and their responses tell a more nuanced story of evolving consumer expectations, internal strain among agents, and growing education burdens.
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1 month ago |
housingwire.com | Tracey Velt
Buy-side commissions are mostly unchanged — for nowDespite widespread speculation, 58.8% of agents said their buy-side commissions have stayed the same. Nearly 30% saw a decrease, while roughly 12% reported increases. This shows the market hasn’t moved in unison but rather in cautious, fragmented steps. In terms of structure, 77.2% of buy-side commissions remain fixed-percentage agreements. But 17.5% are now negotiated per client request, a clear sign of increasing flexibility and individualization.
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