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Chuck E. Cheese, MLS listing books and the correct pronunciation of ‘Realtor’ were on the table during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate

Housing Wire

It devolved into a battle about historic facts, old-school MLS listing books, pronunciation corrections and even references to the kid-friendly restaurant chain Chuck E. It dehumanizes Realtors and turns us into money-making machines.” In response, Ketchmark said that he does not want to dehumanize Realtors. “I

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Fed’s Beige Book shows recent moderation in mortgage rates propped up demand for homes

Housing Wire

Moderation in mortgage rates led to a pickup in demand for residential real estate, but limited inventories across the country hindered actual home sales , the Federal Reserve reported in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts that was published Wednesday.

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Dave Mele exits as Homes.com president

Housing Wire

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales recently took issue with CoStar’s claims that Homes.com has surpassed Realtor.com as the second most-trafficked home search site during the MLS Forum at the National Association of Realtors ’ annual legislative meeting.

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Gary Keller testifies to close out week two of commission lawsuit trial

Housing Wire

After filing a motion for a judgment as a matter of law late Thursday, the National Association of Realtors’ request was denied by Judge Stephen Bough. During his testimony, Keller also discussed his books and the models he uses during conferences, which had been previously discussed during the plaintiffs’ testimony.

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Gary Keller, Bob Goldberg, Gino Blefari depositions on commissions shared with the jury

Housing Wire

Ketchmark said the plaintiffs want the defendants, which include the National Association of Realtors , HomeServices of America and Keller Williams , to “return the money” they believe was unlawfully taken via commissions as a result of an alleged conspiracy between the defendants. This is simply a model for the flow of money.

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The art of gift-giving in real estate: A personal touch

Housing Wire

John Ruhlin’s book Giftology sheds light on creating a strategic and thoughtful approach to gift-giving, offering real estate professionals a unique perspective on how to create positive impressions that last beyond the closing table and set you up for return and referral business.

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What lies ahead

Housing Wire

Here’s where those of us at the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (R) see the market going over the next couple of years. The evolution from advertising in newspapers to the current digital era is marked by the synchronization of calendars across multiple platforms, allowing for instant bookings.

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