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

Housing Wire

According to court documents filed on Monday, RE/MAX and the home sellers suing the firm in both the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett cases, which both deal with buyer brokers’ commissions, have reached a preliminary settlement agreement, settling all claims in both suits. In fact, the U.S.

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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. Third, Compass agents have doubled down on training to help them better communicate their value proposition. Compass has the best value proposition for buyers of any brokerage firm,” Reffkin said.

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Best real estate continuing education schools for quick and easy license renewal in 2024

Housing Wire

CE bundles price range: $89 to $189 Visit Colibri Real Estate Best Value The CE Shop CE courses available in all 50 states Intuitive interface and features. The CE Shop is our pick for the best value in real estate continuing education because of all the options it affords agents renewing their license.

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Which Driveway Styles Add the Best Value to Your Home?

Eppraisal

As you have probably heard before, curb appeal can definitely make a difference in home values. Curb appeal is what prospective buyers see when they are looking at homes from the front, or from the curb. Homes that are taken care of most typically have better curb appeal.

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

Housing Wire

Kaplan Real Estate Education Best real estate school in Maryland for the best value Overall Rating: 4.4 All Features of Exam Prep Plus + Career Booster Pack, including over 20 how-to videos, new agent job aids, customizable action plan templates, buyer and seller checklists & printed textbook Required 60 hrs of coursework.

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Industry reacts to Redfin-NAR split: ‘It’s a crack in the wall’

Housing Wire

model of local MLS broker marketplaces has long been — and still is — considered the best value in the world. Agent compensation is set between brokers and their clients and has always been negotiable at any point in the transaction.”

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Renovations That Increase Home Value in BC: Our Top 8 Picks

D Fritz Appraisals

Renovation ROI will be influenced by the current value of your home, your local housing market, how soon you sell after renovations and how much you spend. A good home appraiser can help you decide what home renovations will provide the best value return on investment in your area. No need to install expensive hardwood.