Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Among other services, buyers’ agents help clients navigate the extensive paperwork and negotiate the sales price of a home. But clients often are not well educated on the value of these services, Keller argued. In turn, this reinforces the need for buyer agency agreements. “If You are being accused of not being transparent. “If

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

At the center of the plaintiffs’ complaint is the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy, which requires listing brokers to make a blanket offer of compensation to buyers’ brokers in order to list the property on the MLS. “In 13, 2019, to the present.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

The vast majority of respondents reported that they have yet to receive any questions about the commission lawsuits and those who have, have only been asked by a handful of clients. Better buyer and seller presentations to break down payment to a more granular level,” was one agent’s response. Always will too,” one wrote.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

9, 2020, and the present, and paid a buyer broker commission. The complaint argues that NAR’s Participation Rule, which requires listing brokers to make a blanket offer of compensation to buyer’s brokers in order to list a property on a Realtor affiliated MLS, is the “cornerstone of [the] defendants’ conspiracy.” “If

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In the motion, HomeServices claimed that no evidence has been presented to show they conspired with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other brokerages on rules for commissions. In addition, the contract stipulated that agents must join their local Realtor association.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we come out of the holidays, we’re cleaning up, throwing out tired-looking decorations and looking for a place for presents in the closets or cabinets. However, if you’re like many Americans, you’re probably planning to take at least some of those presents back to the store for a refund or exchange.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

When asked about the language they use to discuss how buyer and seller agent commissions are paid, some of the most common responses included stressing that commissions are and always have been negotiable, and that if the National Association of Realtors’ settlement is approved, some practices may change, but many things are currently unknown.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In her first video appearance since the jury verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit , National Association of Realtors president Tracy Kasper told NAR members that she shares their disappointment in the decision. As she has stated previously, NAR plans to appeal the verdict and that Sitzer/Burnett saga is far from over.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

As the July deadline for the implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement approaches, the trade organization is looking to iron out some details about buyer broker agreements.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

Remain calm, trust that you are in the right place and go sell real estate,” Wendi Harrelson, the president of Keller Williams Realty International -owned regions, said during the presentation on Monday. Cooperative compensation offers can also be — and should be, if the client wishes — included in purchase agreements.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Lamacchia Luxury is working hand in hand with Cervera Real Estate to market The Residences at 1428 Brickell in Miami to our Northeast clients and fellow REALTORS® who are looking to purchase a second home or to relocate to South Florida. This property is unlike any other and a very unique offering to luxury clients.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for January 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by the office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! To round out the year, Eileen took home the award for Most Acquired Clients companywide.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Award for Most Acquired Clients is presented to the REALTOR® who signed up the most buyers and/or sellers in the company during a given year. Eileen earned this recognition by signing up an impressive 86 clients in 2023! I have no doubt that they all will see success with Eileen as their Realtor!”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

There is no doubt that the cooperative compensation structure changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuits settlement agreement will generate massive changes in the real estate industry, but those are not the only changes mandated by the terms of the agreement. As of Jan.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Luckily, the mortgage industry is cyclical, so let’s take a look at how you can turn a negative into a positive and grab clients’ attention through effective marketing , ultimately growing your book while others’ shrink. Below are a few ways originators can best present themselves to real estate agents and stand out in a saturated market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Like the other commission lawsuits, the Umpa suit alleges that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and more than a dozen other real estate industry firms have colluded to artificially inflate agent commissions. In the Umpa suit — which is seeking class-action status for everyone in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Similar to the other commission lawsuits, the latest two take aim at the National Association of Realtors’ Participation Rule, which requires the listing broker to make a blanket offer of compensation to the buyer’s broker to list the property on the MLS. 4, 2019 and the present. Both lawsuits are seeking class-action status.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for February 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Lisa Gray is an experienced REALTOR® working out of the Salem, NH office and is licensed in MA, NH, and ME!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams and HomeServices of America , have asked judge Andrea Wood to rule on the suit based on the evidence that has been presented during the discovery period of the proceedings. After almost five years of litigation, it is clear that Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Her work ethic immediately made her stand out as someone who is willing to put in the time and energy to grow her business and help her clients succeed. She works extremely hard and takes advantages of all the tools, products, and services at her disposal to best serve her clients. Congrats Julia!”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Just hours after securing a victory for his home seller clients in the landmark Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit, Michael Ketchmark, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs, filed another class action antitrust lawsuit against some of the real estate industry’s biggest players, in U.S. District Court for Western Missouri. Who’s named?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

At the crux of the case is the allegation that commission rates are too high, it’s unfair that the seller pays the buyer’s agent’s commission, and that the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Code of Conduct and MLS Handbook lead to set pricing. million, respectively. ” What’s at stake?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In their filing, the plaintiffs highlight HomeServices’ franchise agreements, training videos, as well as the now infamous Allan Dalton video, as evidence of HomeServices enforcing the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 5, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for April 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Martin Award , a honor presented annually to an agent who embodies kindness and compassion every day.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for October 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Carolyn’s clients describe her as charismatic, intelligent, and compassionate. Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

He is a 20-year member of the National Association of Realtors and has served on his local Realtor association’s board of directors, budget committee, grievance committee, professional standards committee and scholarship committee. It seems we are headed toward a future where each agent will be paid by their own client.

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Real Estate Realtors Agents Buyers 394

Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 6, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for May 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Horton’s VIP Realtor distinction, placing him in the top 5% of REALTORS® in Broward County.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 5, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for November 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Joselin Malkhasian is a REALTOR® working with both buyers and sellers in the Greater Boston Area.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Our way of honoring first responders is by educating our podcast listeners, readers and coaching clients in the real estate industry about how to help those who helped all of us and are still being of service every day. Present at local firehouses, police stations and more Bring your first-responder-program lender specialist with you.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for August 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Lamacchia Realty, Inc. Shauna was also named in the Boston Agent Magazine’s Who’s Who 2022 edition !

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 11, 2024

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for all of 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® out of the over 500 agents in Lamacchia Realty by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the year! Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Compound that with the many sexual harassment and incompetency claims recently leveled against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) , and the confusion is understandable. Sadly, the understanding of the difference between a client and a customer is pitifully poor in our industry. But you do so at your own risk. Imagine that.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 27, 2023

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for the Mid-Year 2022! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the first 6 months of the year! Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Lamacchia Luxury is working hand in hand with Cervera Real Estate to market The Residences at 1428 Brickell in Miami to our Northeast clients and fellow REALTORS® who are looking to purchase a second home or to relocate to South Florida. This property is unlike any other and a very unique offering to luxury clients.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for February 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! With over 100 homes sold, she strives to add extra value to her clients. Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for June 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Horton’s VIP Realtor distinction, placing him in the top 5% of REALTORS® in Broward County.

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