Understanding real estate market dynamics

These three articles examine the impact of real estate decisions on property owners and buyers.

One article discusses how Donald Trump used his name to rebrand a condo in South Florida, yet the strategy didn't significantly boost sales, leading to eventual removal of the Trump name from the building. Another report highlights how inexperienced real estate agents often engage with clients despite inadequate training, potentially jeopardizing property transactions. Another reveals that "pocket listing" agreements may cost sellers, as properties not listed on the MLS can sell for less than market-listed alternatives, impacting seller profits substantially.

See the articles below.

A unit at Trump Plaza in West Palm Beach in 1987.

NO. 1: HOW DONALD TRUMP PUT HIS NAME ON A SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING FOR THE FIRST TIME

A year after he bought Mar-a-Lago, he took on a new venture. | Published January 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

A sale pending sign for a home. By Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard

NO. 2: BEWARE OF ROOKIES: WHY YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT MATTERS WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

Why you should be on the lookout. | Published April 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by LEW SICHELMAN

For sale sign. Stock image of a For Sale sign. The proposed legislation comes as house prices exceed affordability for numerous parts of the U.S.

NO. 3: WHY ‘POCKET LISTING’ AGREEMENTS WITH REALTORS CAN COST YOU THOUSANDS

A new rule regarding listing houses for sale allows sellers to opt out of placing their homes into their local multiple listing service, the idea being to give their agents extra time to peddle the place within their own companies and their networks of potential buyers.But do you really want to withhold your property from the widest possible audience just to give your agent a chance to bank the entire commission, or at least keep the payday in-house? | Published April 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by LEW SICHELMAN

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.