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

Housing Wire

First, more buyers are using agents in 2023 than in 2003. Second, buyer agreements are not new. Compass has the best value proposition for buyers of any brokerage firm,” Reffkin said. Reffkin’s confidence came from what he called “five facts.”

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Market Correction or Seller Panic?

Appraisal Buzz

Naturally, this has forced buyers to seek lower price points or has completely eliminated them from the market. This is a trend that leads me – and many others – to believe that we are quickly transitioning into a renter economy – much like the United Kingdom where their homeowner has fallen from 71% in 2003 to 63% in 2018. [2]

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

Housing Wire

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.

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

Housing Wire

Donny Samson was the company’s 25 th agent when he joined the family business in 2003, he said. The company totaled 20,210 in 2021 transaction sides (If you represent just one side of the deal, buyer or seller, that counts as a side). Still, the CEO said he does not push agents to represent buyers. “We Samson reported $9.6

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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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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Agents for May 2021

Lamacchia Realty

He is skilled in many facets of Real Estate including both Buyer & Seller Representation, Commercial, Investment, Relocation & Luxury Properties. He has a very strong passion for the real estate industry and greatly enjoys working with Buyers and Sellers to help them with their real estate needs.

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