$30 billion savings from ‘a la carte’ commissions?
Real Estate News
MARCH 9, 2024
New research from the Federal Reserve puts a price tag on changing agent compensation, pushing for it to be independent of the price paid for the home.
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Florida affordable housing law that dilutes local power has upset the apple cart
Housing Wire
AUGUST 4, 2023
A new affordable housing law passed by Florida’s legislature and signed in March by Gov. Ron DeSantis is reportedly creating anxiety among local elected officials who are concerned that the new law cedes too much control over zoning and other matters to the state government.
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Carte Blanche returns to Compass after 3 years with The Agency
Inman
MAY 2, 2023
The three-person New York City team is returning to Compass to further expand into luxury markets and take advantage of the company's technology offerings, according to team leader Aaron Seawood.
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Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info
Housing Wire
JANUARY 23, 2024
Real Info provides its users with the ability to order data subscriptions for access to a particular county, multiple counties or entire states using both subscription-based and a la carte pricing models.
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Teams on the Move: Real and Compass gain high-volume teams
Real Estate News
MAY 15, 2023
The Speicher Group, with $1 billion in total sales, has joined Real, while Aaron Seawood's luxury Team Carte Blanche returns to Compass.
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Appraising the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Appraisal Buzz
JUNE 21, 2021
The gate my subject’s owner took me through to see the beach was designed specifically for golf carts. So that’s how we got there: a custom-built golf cart, driven by an actor you’ve seen a million times on TV, and a beach key to get us out onto the shoreline.
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Fed advocates for change in the agent commission dispute
Housing Wire
MARCH 14, 2024
Rather, we propose shifting to an a la carte compensation model. But while the authors feel the compensation structure needs to change, they note that they are not necessarily advocating for a world where policymakers directly regulate commission fee levels.
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Which brokerages will thrive in a post-NAR settlement world?
Housing Wire
MARCH 20, 2024
Like with most things in life, real estate brokerages come in a variety of shapes and size, from white-glove service firms to discount brokerages to flat-fee firms that offer al a carte services.
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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 7, 2023
12 months course access Post-licensing CE $15 Online CE Courses: Select 1 of 10 two-credit CE classes ala carte. Manual and all materials provided online — — Post-licensing CE $15 A La Carte courses: Select 2-jr courses ala carte or all Required 12 hrs of CE credits for a special bundle price. 25 hrs livestream access.
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The Appraisal Problem
Appraiserblogs
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Related Posts: Scope Creep & the Imploding of Rules.the imploding rules then implemented, and the scope creep that evolved because the cart was leading the horse, has severely…. An appraisal report can be on time, have all the boxes checked, no inconsistencies, meet all the.
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Scope Creep & the Imploding of Rules
Appraiserblogs
APRIL 13, 2022
…the imploding rules then implemented, and the scope creep that evolved because the cart was leading the horse, has severely lessened the reliability of ALL appraisals in my opinion. ANSI, while certainly worthy of discussion and taking a position on, will not solve the real “appraisal problem” that we all have.
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You can no longer get a mortgage at Costco
Housing Wire
MAY 5, 2022
The retailer recently decided to discontinue its foray into home financing, effective May 1 – meaning customers no longer will be able to pick up a mortgage as they nosh on free food samples and stuff oversized carts with oversized goods.
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Opinion: How did homeowners get into home equity prison?
Housing Wire
MARCH 26, 2024
Most of us have noticed this while watching the bill for our weekly grocery trips continue to grow larger and larger with less and less food in the shopping cart. The increase in the cost of basic needs can sneak up on people over time. Other categories of price increases are harder to recognize in our daily activities, but inflation is high.
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Best real estate continuing education schools for quick and easy license renewal in 2024
Housing Wire
APRIL 23, 2024
Just click the website of the school of your choice below, select the package you want from the school’s catalog, add it to your cart, checkout, and wait for the school to deliver your package or individual course (typically as an email, link, or both). The schools featured in this guide make it easy to sign up for your online CE classes.
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Buying & selling in America’s largest retirement community
Housing Wire
JULY 21, 2021
You can go to your doctor’s appointment on a golf cart.” . “It’s big, but not congested. It’s spread out. You can make your world as big or as small as you want in The Villages. ” Golf is a big draw to many would-be homebuyers, Cindy Dunn said.
Top 8 Apps for Mobile Workforce
GoForrmz
AUGUST 3, 2023
Complete with offline mobile forms, your mobile workforce won’t have to worry about an accessible connection or carting around a laptop. Whether you’re completing forms in the field or reviewing and approving digital timesheets, GoFormz can help you take your paper processes to the digital realm.
Tips for Moving Out of State: Here’s What You Need to Know for Your Big Move
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
JULY 28, 2022
Deciding on a place to live. Understandably, if you are moving to a new town, you probably aren’t in a rush to make any hasty decisions when it comes to purchasing a home.
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The best online real estate school for every learning style & budget
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Just click the website of the school of your choice below, select the package you want from the school’s catalog, add it to your cart, checkout, and wait for the school to deliver your course (typically as a link, email, or both). The schools featured in this guide make it easy to sign up for your online real estate classes.
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Home Features That Will Still Matter to Homebuyers in 2024
Eppraisal
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Instead, do small-scale storage projects — such as retrofitting U-drawers to vanity cabinetry, adding a cart, and converting false panels into tilt-out trays. Let the next homeowner give it a significant makeover and spend a fortune. They help declutter and make the bathroom look bigger without increasing square footage.
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Implementing Tech and Data Capture in Your Agriculture Business
GoForrmz
JULY 6, 2023
Complete with offline mobile forms , your ag team won’t have to worry about an accessible connection or carting around a laptop. Whether you’re tracking machinery and safety inspections or reviewing and approving digital timesheets, GoFormz can help you take your paper processes to the digital realm.
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Altering Your Expectations: Part 2
Eppraisal
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Cancelling a cable subscription in favor of cheaper, a la carte streaming will also result in retaining more of your income. Conserving on electricity can also add to the spendable coffers -- keeping the thermostat lower; lights off when unused; and only running appliances when they reach full capacity go far to keep money in the wallet.
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8 best places to buy real estate leads in 2023
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The Essential Plan is priced at $129.99 per user/month (or $110.50 per user/month annually). The Ultimate Plan costs $229.99 per user/month (or $195.50 per user/month annually). housing industry.
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Top Discount Realtors in Dallas, TX
Listing Spark
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Pricing: Creekview Realty offers two pricing tiers depending on the amount of support you need, as well as some a-la-carte services for an extra additional charge. A-la-carte services: Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) – $100 Electronic Lockbox – $100 deposit Professional Photographer – $175 Flyer Box – $25.
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Top Discount Realtors in San Antonio, TX
Listing Spark
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Pricing: Creekview Realty offers two pricing tiers depending on the amount of support you need, as well as some a-la-carte services for an extra additional charge. A-la-carte services: Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) – $100 Electronic Lockbox – $100 deposit Professional Photographer – $175 Flyer Box – $25.
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Top Discount Realtors in Houston, TX
Listing Spark
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Pricing: Creekview Realty offers two pricing tiers depending on the amount of support you need, as well as some a-la-carte services for an extra additional charge. A-la-carte services: Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) – $100 Electronic Lockbox – $100 deposit Professional Photographer – $175 Flyer Box – $25.
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Top Discount Realtors in Austin, TX
Listing Spark
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Pricing: Creekview Realty offers two pricing tiers depending on the amount of support you need, as well as some a-la-carte services for an extra additional charge. A-la-carte services: Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) – $100 Electronic Lockbox – $100 deposit Professional Photographer – $175 Flyer Box – $25.
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Landscaping New Construction
Eppraisal
MAY 6, 2022
Private builders typically work with their buyers on landscaping packages and charge an a la carte price for their landscaping projects. Some will even build a small-sized patio in your backyard.
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How to Get the Most ROI From Property Investment Software
Listing Spark
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Keep these three best practices in mind to make every step easier: Avoid Subscriptions With Extra Services You Don’t Need: Instead, look for flat-fee and a la carte options so you only pay for what you need.
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Inside the Walmart, Lenders One mortgage deal
Housing Wire
MARCH 11, 2022
Lenders One Cooperative and Walmart want mortgages in your shopping cart. Walmart photo credit: wolterke – stock.adobe.com. On Monday, the cooperative announced that it has struck a deal to lease space in Walmart stores to sell purchase mortgages, refinances, and home equity loans.
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MLS Access for Investors: What You Need to Know
Listing Spark
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
However, some companies offer a wide array of a la carte options that you can choose from to suit your schedule, the needs of the property, and how you want to run your business. Benefit #4: Use Supplemental Services As Needed Many MLS listing services simply stop at providing property uploading services.
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FSBO Listing Services: How to Sell Without Traditional Agents
Listing Spark
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
At ListingSpark, we provide a la carte, flat-fee services that sellers can mix and match for any home-selling strategy. But it’s important to have a high-quality platform that provides MLS listing services, marketing options, and negotiation management tools to help you get the right offer.
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A Step-By-Step Guide for How to List on MLS Without an Agent
Listing Spark
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Additional services on an a la carte basis: Some high-quality providers will offer auxiliary services that make selling your home easier. These might include the services of a real estate photographer, support and advisory hours, tools for organizing private showings and open houses, and more.
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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative
Appraisal Today
APRIL 19, 2024
They were old cart paths at the turn of the century that go into Gloucester. Designed for the outdoor enthusiast, the 5,200-square-foot property has five bedrooms and direct access to hiking and mountain biking trails. You can walk right out the front door and connect to 2,000 acres of trails,” Robb says.
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How For Sale by Owner Is Changing in Texas
Listing Spark
AUGUST 23, 2023
We also provide a la carte photography, marketing, and management services. At ListingSpark, we’re here to help make the process simple while still keeping the reins in your hands. With our flat-fee listing service, you can upload your property details onto the MLS and catch the attention of more buyers and agents.
Investor + Flippers Guide to FHA Flipping Guidelines
Listing Spark
AUGUST 17, 2023
We provide: MLS listing services so you can list and sell properties without an agent (and without paying a hefty 3% agent commission) Reliable and cost-effective title services through SparkTitle A la carte marketing and house showing services based on your selling and investment style Reach out today to see how you can cut expenses and expand your (..)
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Home Sales are Falling in Cuyahoga County While Prices Continue to Increase
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
MAY 18, 2023
I realize that the cart below only goes back to 2018.) Let’s take a look at what’s going on in Cuyahoga County. In April, we saw the lowest number of monthly single-family home sales in Cuyahoga County since 2015. (I Things are incredibly slow right now in terms of sales activity.
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Investment Success: The Role of Brokerages for Savvy Investors
Listing Spark
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Online tools are more convenient, flat fees are more predictable, and a la carte service options let you pick and choose which services bring value to your business. We offer flat-fee MLS listing services , pricing tools, and a la carte marketing services so you can manage listings the way you see fit.
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Investment Success: The Crucial Role of Brokerages for Investors
Listing Spark
JANUARY 15, 2024
They can provide flat-fee MLS listing services, consulting fees, contract and negotiation management tools, and more on an a la carte basis so you can more easily represent yourself. Brokerages that focus on investors and FSBO clients offer services that eliminate the need for an agent.
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Opinion: A seismic shift to low-code/no-code mortgage tech
Housing Wire
MARCH 14, 2022
Find the tools you need, stick them in your cart, buy them and then bolt them on to your legacy origination technology. The rise of Platform 2.0. When the new technologies for digital lending started to hit the market, it was basically a financial supermarket. Initially, these systems worked because the pilot programs limited the complexity.
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When Investors Should Use a Flat Fee Listing Service
Listing Spark
JULY 5, 2023
With a flat fee service, you may still have to pay that full selling agent commission, but you can cut out one commission and buy a la carte services as you need them. A la carte vs. comprehensive : With a real estate agent, you are buying a full guide to the entire process, whether you need that or not.
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3 Tips to Build a Better Health & Wellness Business This Year
GoForrmz
JANUARY 9, 2023
As countless abandoned online shopping carts can tell you, if the payment process isn’t simple, your customer base isn’t going to follow through. By using digital estimates, invoices, and payment agreements you can minimize missed opportunities.
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Home Warranties -- When & Why They Might Make Sense for You
Eppraisal
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Many of the companies have a la carte optional coverage which you can add for components such as pool or spa, central vacuum, septic system, and the like. For example, a warranty on a condominium or townhome costs less than a warranty for a single-family home. Typically, home warranties for homes over 5,000 square feet cost more.
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6 best online real estate courses in New York (NY) for 2024
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Students who enroll in a Basic course can also purchase books, tutoring services, and exam prep a la carte. Study tools: Both the Online Self-paced and Livestream Platinum packages include the Salesperson Textbook and Cram for the Exam Textbook.
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7 best online real estate schools in California for 2024
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 29, 2023
There isn’t a cartful of extra features to distract you, just comprehensive audio lessons accompanied by useful visuals and infographics to help the information to stick. If you’re not new to online learning, you’re comfortable learning independently and can organize your own study schedule, there’s no time to waste with RealEstateU.
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