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Meet Kevin Sears, NAR’s latest president

Housing Wire

When Kevin Sears stepped into the role of National Association of Realtors president on Monday following Tracy Kasper’s resignation , he became the trade organization’s third president in a little over four months. In addition to serving his local and state Realtor organizations, Sears has served NAR in multiple roles over the years.

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Umpa commission lawsuit defendants look to get case dismissed

Housing Wire

Like the other commission lawsuits, the Umpa suit alleges that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and more than a dozen other real estate industry firms have colluded to artificially inflate agent commissions. In the Umpa suit — which is seeking class-action status for everyone in the U.S.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for March 2024

Lamacchia Realty

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for March 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Jason’s unmatched dedication to his clients provides results-oriented customer service and stellar communication.

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Heidi Matusik Receives Quarterly Production Achievement from the Mid-State Association o REALTORS®

Lamacchia Realty

We are excited to announce that Heidi Matusik has received the Quarterly Production Award from the Mid-State Association of REALTORS®! Heidi is the second REALTOR® to qualify for this type of distinction since Lamacchia Realty opened its first Connecticut office in Southington last December.

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Opteon expands its direct-to-consumer appraisal offerings

Housing Wire

“Through this expansion, we’re solidifying our commitment to our realtor and tax partners in a larger capacity nationwide,” Lee Trice, U.S. Opteon, founded in 2005, operated in Australia and New Zealand before expanding into the U.S. managing director of Opteon, said in the statement.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for August 2023

Lamacchia Realty

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for August 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Lamacchia Realty, Inc. Shauna was also named in the Boston Agent Magazine’s Who’s Who 2022 edition !

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Opinion: Here’s what people are getting wrong about real estate commissions

Housing Wire

And this one, “If not for the Realtors rule, many buyers wouldn’t use brokers or would negotiate lower commissions. It does not happen (speaking as someone who has bought and sold nearly a dozen homes, aways used a Realtor, and not once could I increase the price to cover the real estate commission or other closing costs).