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NAR board votes to leave dues unchanged in 2025

Housing Wire

Additionally, the board also voted to change Article 4’s first standard of practice, which currently reads: “For the protection of all parties, the disclosures required by Article 4 shall be in writing and provided by Realtors prior to the signing of any contract.” represent themselves 2. represent a member of their immediate family 3.

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What Does Under Contract Mean in Real Estate?

Raleigh Realty

What Does 'Under Contract' Mean in Real Estate? You've decided to buy a home and whether it's your first home or your tenth you're likely to stumble across homes that are listed as 'under contract' on the real estate listing. Then, you look at the status and that other shoe finally has a chance to drop: it's "under contract."

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CMLS looks to weigh in on the DOJ’s statement of interest

Housing Wire

CMLS goes on to argue that the court should evaluate the settlement agreement proposed by the plaintiffs and MLS PIN without any reference to the DOJ’s statement of interest. Prohibiting offers of compensation from brokers and sellers is a drastic imposition of MLS regulation on legal activities of listing brokers and sellers.

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. When reading contracts, words will always have their ordinary meaning unless defined otherwise. adjective.

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Why You Need a Real Estate Attorney When Buying a Home

Lamacchia Realty

This agreement is a binding contract that outlines the rights and obligations of the buyer and seller during the whole buying process. Their job is to pay close attention to every detail to make sure the agreement i ncludes all the legal requirements. This search determines if the seller has the legal right to sell the property.

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Nosalek plaintiffs cite Allan Dalton video in opposition to summary judgment

Housing Wire

In the video cited, Blefari discusses commission negotiation with trainees, stating: “[W]hen homesellers saw that I had written a 6% commission into the contract, and would ask, ‘Gino, but aren’t commissions negotiable?’ I would always answer, ‘Yes, commissions are negotiable, but I can only go up from six.’”

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4 Ways GoFormz Prioritizes Data Privacy

GoForrmz

Your data is secure with GoFormz In an era where data is often referred to as the new gold, businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about the safety and security of their sensitive information. For example, an HR representative can send a hiring contract to a new employee, who can then fill it out and complete it digitally.

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