article thumbnail

‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement

Housing Wire

During a virtual open house hosted by Keller Williams to answer agent and broker questions about the settlements in the commission lawsuits , the overwhelming message was for real estate professionals to focus on what they can control. Cooperative compensation is still legal,” Papasan stressed. Don’t panic.

Agents 392
article thumbnail

16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

Housing Wire

This process can include a variety of strategies and methods, such as cold calling, direct mail campaigns, online advertising, social media marketing, community engagement, and networking events. Advertising costs money, and is specifically designed to reach your ideal clients.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

And while that may be enticing, there are many other costs and legal repercussions that are associated with selling a home that will be the full responsibility of the seller if a real estate agent is not involved. What are the Cons of Selling a Home For Sale By Owner?

article thumbnail

5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Includes AZ Legal Updates, AZ Disclosures, Exploring Fair & Affordable Housing, Managing Risk in Real Estate Business CE Sales Package with Ethics: Required 24 hrs of coursework. Includes Agency Law, Contract Law, Commissioner’s Standards, Disclosure, Fair Housing, Legal Issues & General.

article thumbnail

Hit list: Inside CoStar’s all-out war against Zillow

Housing Wire

In a 2018 article, The Real Deal chronicled CoStar’s legal war waged against Xceligent , once CoStar’s biggest rival for commercial property listings. I have had agents report that Premier Agents will show up to their open houses and hand out business cards outside, or in the lobby, which is sneaky and underhanded.”.

Brokerage 333
article thumbnail

Commercial Real Estate Agent vs Broker vs Realtor: What’s The Difference?

The Robert Weiler Company

While commercial agents are trained and capable of working for a client in either position, it’s considered a conflict of interest for an agent to act as the buying and selling agent for one transaction; however, the practice is legal in some states. These professionals represent the property seller.

article thumbnail

Home Listing Tips that Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know

CA Realty Training

Tip #3: Advertise. Generally, you can advertise your listing through four avenues. . If you are working with a brokerage, advertise there. You have to keep the communication open with you and your sellers. For open houses, you want your sellers out of the house. Your Sphere of Influence.