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

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“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 Reffkin noted that the firm is on track to remain free cash-flow positive throughout the rest of 2024. “We

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4 Best real estate schools in Maryland (MD) for 2024

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With a variety of formats and study materials to choose from, we break down the many Maryland real estate schools and their course packages to help you successfully pass the Maryland real estate exam and launch a new career in 2024. Kaplan Real Estate Education Best real estate school in Maryland for the best value Overall Rating: 4.4

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Motto sues UMortgage for ‘tortious interference’ in franchise contract

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Denver-based brokerage franchise Motto Mortgage , owned by RE/MAX , has accused broker shop UMortgage of “tortious interference” in its contract with a former franchisee called TRB Solutions, whose controlling member was Breon Price, the top-producing loan officer. He was set to hold the role until 2024, the lawsuit says.

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RE/MAX settles buyer broker commission lawsuits for $55 million

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Yet another national real estate brokerage firm has reached a settlement agreement in two of the major class action antitrust lawsuits facing the real estate industry. While a trial date for the Moehrl suit has yet to be set, it is expected start in early 2024. The Sitzer/Burnett trial is slated to head to trial on October 16, 2023.

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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

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In 2024, agents have two choices; learn how to run your entire business from the apps on your phone or tablet, or find a new career. To help, we reviewed hundreds of options to put together this list of the best real estate apps for 2024. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend.

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

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In 2024, Tate received Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Premier Award representing the company’s top 1% of all sales professionals. In 2023, Tate was recognized by RealTrends as one of the Best Real Estate Professionals in the United States.