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Jason Baker is the leading listing agent in the entire regional mls for residential and or total units sold, 8 years running. He is a tireless worker, and surrounds himself with the best admin and sales team in Montana...and the results speak for themselves.

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I hope all of you are safe and I’m glad we made it through Hurricane Missoula. Amidst this disaster, a major shift in the real estate market is happening. Today, I’ll give you more details about our Country’s market shift, the upcoming lawsuit regarding real estate commissions, and negotiation techniques for buyers.

Get the latest updates about our current market by watching the video above or skip to a topic that interests you by using the timestamps below:

0:00 — Introduction

0:38 — The market is shifting

1:12 — Increase in housing inventory

1:33 — Transition from seller’s to buyer’s market

2:00 — Advice for sellers

2:40 — More options for buyers

3:40 — Days on market will be longer

3:47 — Let’s create a strategic plan

3:56 — Lawsuit regarding real estate commissions

4:10 — Misinformation about the lawsuit

4:25 — Disclosure of fees to buyers

4:45 — Changes in real estate forms and agreements

6:36 — Negotiation techniques for buyers

7:08 — Ask the seller to cover the agent’s fee

7:25 — AAsk the seller to credit you for your agent’s fee

7:45 — Ask the listing agent to pay your agent

8:11 — Reduce your offer amount

8:22 — Add 3% to the list price

8:30 — Always offer a buyer’s agent commission

8:58 — Importance of offering commissions to attract buyers

10:30 — Reach out to me

If you’re ready to take advantage of this shifting market, reach out to me! Call or message us at (406) 552-4443, or send us an email. Let us know how we can help.

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