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Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

Housing Wire

In down markets, the best agents and the best brokerages gain market share,” Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, told investors and analysts during his firms first-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday evening. “We First, more buyers are using agents in 2023 than in 2003. We are a company of top agents.”

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“Collusion,” agent training are the focus on day three of the Sitzer/Burnett trial

Housing Wire

The third day of the highly consequential Sitzer/Burnett class action buyer broker commission lawsuit included a deep dive into the training materials used by various brokerages and the testimony of three of the named plaintiffs. Michelle Figgs, the former senior industry analyst at Keller Williams , appeared next.

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Cardinals of a different feather: Inside Samson Properties’ unique model

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Samson is the CEO of Samson Properties , a rapidly growing Northern Virginia-based brokerage. Samson has a different business model and branding than Compass, but both brokerages identify as “agent-centric.”. DOJ has swooped into lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors and top brokerage firms.

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

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Homelight , a platform for homebuyers and sellers, was No. 403 Homelight 1,444% 2012 Providing a platform that helps deliver better outcomes for homebuyers and sellers. 678 TriusLending 869% 2003 A mid-Atlantic real estate investment firm and financing lender focused on short-term private lending and long-term rental loans.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

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Both buyers and sellers value the combined benefits of his individual talents along with membership in one of the most respected real estate firms in New York City. Here, Nicholson promises excellence, knowledge and personalized results for discerning buyers and sellers. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia.

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Lamacchia Realty Opens in Fall River and Enters Bristol County Market

Lamacchia Realty

Lamacchia Realty is thrilled to announce that well-known legacy real estate brokerage Right Choice Real Estate is now a part of Lamacchia Realty. This office location will almost immediately propel Lamacchia Realty to one of the top brokerages in Bristol County. Dawn was also once a recipient of Local REALTOR® of the Year in 2003.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for December 2021

Lamacchia Realty

He is skilled in many facets of Real Estate including both Buyer & Seller Representation, Commercial, Investment, Relocation & Luxury Properties. To learn more about Sarah, click here: Sarah Schouler Joselin Malkhasian is a REALTOR® working with both buyers and sellers in the Greater Boston Area.

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