{"id":93,"date":"2025-01-04T15:23:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T15:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/?p=93"},"modified":"2025-01-04T15:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T15:23:39","slug":"real-estate-market-highlights-atlanta-growth-arizonas-top-cities-to-live-and-real-estate-agents-commissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/real-estate-market-highlights-atlanta-growth-arizonas-top-cities-to-live-and-real-estate-agents-commissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Market Highlights: Atlanta Growth, Arizona&#8217;s Top Cities to Live, and Real Estate Agents Commissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Realty Biz News Daily Update: Sat, January 4, 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the U.S. real estate market continues to evolve in the new year, key developments in investment hotspots, market trends, and unique property listings are shaping opportunities nationwide. This update explores Atlanta\u2019s expanding housing inventory, insights on real estate agent commissions, and top cities in Arizona to call home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlanta Housing Market: Expanding Inventory and Stabilizing Prices<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlanta\u2019s housing market saw a 42% increase in listings and a 25% rise in new listings between December 2023 and December 2024. The average selling price grew by $18,000, hitting $388,000 in December. While sales dealings have risen, 54.6% of property in the sector remained available for sale for over two months, reflecting a mix of overpriced or uninhabitable properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insights from local property professionals emphasize the importance of competitive pricing, as well-maintained and affordably valued properties are selling swiftly [1].<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the U.S. Property Professionals Commissions in 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate agent commissions remain a critical consideration for clients and providers. Typically between 5% to 6% of the listing price, commission fees are often negotiable and can vary by economic landscape. Key insights for 2025 include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Who Pays the Commission:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As of August 2024, sellers can choose to pay the commission fee or pass it to the buyer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Negotiability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Commissions can be agreed upon before signing representation agreements, with options for flat fees or reduced service models.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contracts and Protection Periods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Buyers must commit to working with an agent via a representation agreement, which outlines payment terms and includes cancellation policies [2].<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Cities to Live in Arizona<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona continues to attract residents with its diverse lifestyle offerings. The top cities to live in include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scottsdale:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Known for luxury living and upscale amenities, with a median sale price of $857,500.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phoenix:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offers urban amenities and a median sale price of $445,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flagstaff:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Popular for cooler weather and outdoor activities, with a median sale price of $660,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tucson:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Known for cultural events and affordability, with a median sale price of $324,500.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each city offers unique advantages, making Arizona a prime destination for diverse lifestyles [3].<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Thank You for Reading Realty Biz News<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Realty Biz News, we are committed to delivering insightful updates and analyses to keep you ahead in the real estate market. Whether you\u2019re buying, selling, or investing, our coverage ensures you\u2019re informed and empowered. Stay tuned for more developments and market trends!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yahoo News<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/atlanta-housing-market-sees-boosted-155926840.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/atlanta-housing-market-sees-boosted-155926840.html<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AOL<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/much-does-cost-hire-real-161300717.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.aol.com\/much-does-cost-hire-real-161300717.html<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span>Redfin Blog<\/span><\/i><span> \u2014<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-arizona\/\"><span>https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-arizona\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Realty Biz News Daily Update: Sat, January 4, 2025 &nbsp; As the U.S. real estate&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":94,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-facts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":95,"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93\/revisions\/95"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}