Rates, Inventory, and What the NAR Settlement Means in Georgia

Host: Deborah Morton Co-host: Shelley Winter Presented by: The Agency Atlanta | Produced with Clareo GroupOverview Deborah explains what actually changed after the National Association of Realtors settlement in Georgia, why compensation has always been negotiable here, and how a potential Fed rate cut could lift affordability while tight inventory keeps pressure on prices. Callers ask about new builds vs resale, commission strategy, timing a sale for profit, small multifamily financing, title protection for blended families, and 1031 exchanges.HighlightsPost-settlement reality in Georgia, more forms for agents, transparency for consumersRate cuts can bring buyers back, but limited inventory can firm pricesSimultaneous sell and buy requires planning for timing, cash, and riskNew build equals warranty and newer systems, resale can offer value per square footCommission is negotiable, structure it to fit your goals and marketTitle choices to protect spouses, consider trusts with counsel1031 can defer gains on investment property, strict timelines applyCaller Q&ARobert, Duluth: New construction vs resale, cost and warranty tradeoffsMarianne: “Is six percent still the rate” and who pays a buyer agent, answer is negotiableDavid: “Over asking” promises, how list price strategy really worksGene, Norcross: Sell now or wait for lower rates, decide based on next move planBarb, Buckhead: Buying a small apartment building, different financing and down paymentsJohn, Suwanee: Joint tenancy with right of survivorship, why to add estate planningMarsha, Tucker: Selling two properties, 1031 exchange basics and deadlinesTimestamps00:05 Opening and intro00:38 First week living with post-NAR changes01:09 More paperwork for agents, what consumers will notice02:23 Phones open03:03 Rate cut talk and affordability04:20 Inventory still tight, price effects05:18 Growth slowed, no crash05:44 Should buyers keep waiting06:24 Fed independence and affordability gap07:36 Why people move now, timing a sell and buy08:25 Selling a Florida property, do elections matter11:57 Robert, Duluth: new vs resale13:42 Marianne: commission and who pays16:21 David: “over asking” marketing18:35 Gene, Norcross: profit now vs later22:56 Barb, Buckhead: small multifamily24:49 John, Suwanee: survivorship and trusts27:53 Marsha, Tucker: 1031 exchange29:35 Closing notes and next live show date30:06 Why Deborah chose real estate31:13 Sign-offResources Guides for buying, selling, or selling and buying together: InsideGeorgiaRealEstate.com Email the show: [email protected] heard in this episode WixConnect InsideGeorgiaRealEstate.com | The Agency Atlanta | Ask for Deborah Morton