Remove Advertising Remove Buyers Remove Contracts Remove Legal
article thumbnail

EasyKnock under fire for “deceptive” sale-leaseback practices in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

According to the attorney general’s office, their investigation found that “EasyKnock targeted consumers with online advertisements that used loan-like language and failed to adequately disclose that the company’s products require the consumer to sell their home to EasyKnock.”

Tenants 287
article thumbnail

Why the US MLS system is the envy of other countries

Housing Wire

Solicitors are legally required when purchasing a home in Ireland.). They also had to pay for the brokerage sign outside their home, newspaper advertising, online ads and the brochures for potential buyers. Home buyers like my mother and father outside the U.S. And they paid a 1% fee to their solicitor for their purchase.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Hopeful their initial offer might be accepted or that they might beat out other potential buyers. More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” There’s an entire industry built upon the “what’s next” in question.

HOA 410
article thumbnail

Zillow tries to swat away REX anti-trust lawsuit

Housing Wire

REX replied to the legal filing in a company statement Monday. Late last year, the Rich Barton-led firm began entering into contracts with Multiple Listings Services – most of which are owned by the NAR – and receiving those MLS’s Internet data display, or IDX feeds.

Brokerage 382
article thumbnail

10 essential skills real estate agents should possess

Housing Wire

Yes, you should certainly be able to post an impressive listing and understand the ins and outs of closing, but helping buyers and sellers means cultivating a diverse set of skills to navigate a complex and ever-changing real estate market. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Another hat to place on your head?

article thumbnail

Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

A home inspector, hired and paid by the buyer typically, will look at the plumbing, electricity and the overall foundation of the home and then provide a report with their findings. While home inspections aren’t required, they provide the buyer with several important opportunities in the home-buying process.

article thumbnail

Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s an entire industry built upon the “What’s next?” in question.

HOA 396