Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2023

Homebot , a home education portal that keeps people connected to their loan officers and real estate agents, acquired Quo Finance , a mobile app for first-time homebuyers. Sandfox Advisors served as financial advisor and Goodwin Procter LLP acted as legal counsel to Quo.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2022

According to the legal filings , Barber’s alleged goal was to take real estate “prospects and leads assigned to other brokers” for “his own personal benefit” and that of the other defendants, Darcy Varney and eXp Realty. He has been an agent for eXp since then. He has been an agent for eXp since then.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

If you sold a home and paid a commission to a real estate agent, you may be part of class action settlements,” the postcards read. JND Legal Administration is in charge of distributing the mailers, emails and press releases. Millions are expected to be sent out across America. “If

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2021

After talking to some of the biggest stakeholders in the industry about real estate commissions, he shares his findings and takeaways in this ask-me-anything conversation. HW+ Member: What was the most profound or interesting information you discovered while working on this series?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2021

will pay a $1 million fine for improper benefits given to California real estate agents. The company also agreed to pay $185,000 to cover the department’s legal and investigative costs. California prohibits title agents from providing perks to real estate agents as business inducements.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

Getting your real estate license in California can take as little as 7.5 We’ll show you how to get a real estate agent in California, taking you through the process step-by-step. We’ll provide all the information and prerequisites you’ll need to get started. Need more details about the process?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) ensures that homebuyers always have the legal right to consider alternative title insurance providers and can never be forced into using a particular provider. Where should homebuyers start? Where should homebuyers start?

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2023

On Friday afternoon, my real estate agent called with good news. The agent wished me well and said that she would appreciate a review on her website. The legal threat that looms largest is what’s known as the “Moehrl case.” Congratulations!” You just sold your house.” And that was that! See the house?

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2023

Similarly, commission disputes can arise when a buyer-client ultimately purchases a property shortly after the relationship with their real estate agent ends. Consider the following, fairly common scenario and the result: A seller signs a listing contract with a real estate brokerage for six months.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A copycat commission lawsuit filed on Thursday by home sellers in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, accuses 47 real estate industry defendants of allegedly conspiring to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2024

31, 2023, when a Missouri jury found the National Association of Realtors , HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions, to prepare and file these motions. The parties had since Oct. HomeServices of America filed three post-trial motions Monday evening.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

Solicitors are legally required when purchasing a home in Ireland.). MLS has spawned deeper collaboration among competitors where reliable, in-depth information is shared among participants, all to the benefit of the end consumers who get a fuller, more accurate look at the current housing market. All in all, my parents paid 4.5%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Sears also noted that it was important that the settlement agreement continued to provide consumers with choices in how they can compensate their agents, if they choose to work with a real estate agent. Sears told HousingWire that news of the settlement agreement achieving preliminary approval was “very satisfying.”

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. But the owner felt that a real estate agent could do the same type of valuation as an appraiser. And the agent they initially used was less expensive than hiring a certified appraiser.

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CA Realty Training

JULY 19, 2021

That’s how successful real estate agents create successful careers. This method is a set of ethical rules that agents follow to build a trustworthy relationship with clients. So, let’s explore the fiduciary duties of a real estate agent are so you can start building trust. What does fiduciary mean?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The streamlined process and certainty One-Time Close New Construction loans offer is unmatched and will set brokers up to be the hero with builders, real estate agents and contractors, and get their borrowers in their dream home,” Mat Ishbia , president and CEO of UWM, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

So, while I make no claim as to the specific deep legal issues, I have some familiarity of antitrust actions and more in the conduct of legal actions in a courtroom. They entered into listing agreements with seller agents and agreed to the terms of those agreements without being under any duress to do so.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Legal disputes. Address other important items, including relevant contact information for support professionals, such as legal counsel, insurance providers and emergency services. Think about real estate professionals who thrived during the pandemic , compared to those who struggled. Natural disasters.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Our mission at HW Media is to inform and engage real estate, financial services and fintech professionals through high-quality news media, insightful reports and analysis, and engaging newsletters and events,” said HW Media founder and CEO Clayton Collins. “Our Minor & Brown PC served as legal counsel to REAL Trends.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Due to the terms of the settlement and the potential decrease in the number of buyers using representation, industry experts are predicting a decrease in the overall number of real estate agents. “If They are better off together and sharing certain elements of information.” To use or not use MLS?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2024

“After settlement proceedings conclude, and it becomes evident how many claims and parties still remain and the extent to which they overlap, if at all, it may be that formal centralization is needed or, perhaps, informal coordination efforts can adequately address any duplicative pretrial proceedings,” the filing states.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

The case stems from Zillow changing how it collects the home listings information it publicly displays. Though it chafes at the term, REX is a “discount brokerage” meaning that they give their real estate agents a smaller commission, passing along the savings to consumers.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

Not only can a realtor help you find the right piece of land and negotiate the price, but they can even help you navigate the legal paperwork. This information can help buyers make informed decisions and avoid potential pitfalls that you might make if you were privy to such information. Should you get a Realtor?

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 29, 2023

Fannie Mae has issued a mortgage fraud alert for lenders in northern California, warning of heightened instances of misrepresented child support income in “numerous loans” that have been originated in the region over the past few months. The GSE highlighted four hallmarks of such a scheme.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In addition to using these AI tools for themselves, Svoboda and Trimble told attendees to share this information with their lender and real estate agent partners. It is really important to remember with generative AI that there is no root source of truth,” Riley said.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

What is Dual Agency in Real Estate and Should you Avoid it Most buyers and sellers are familiar with how listing agents and buyer’s agents work which leads us to the question of what is dual agency in real estate? What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

Just six months ago, when a Missouri jury found HomeServices of America, Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions , the industry’s path forward was very murky.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In short, we are in the midst of a very complex legal situation, and we are working around the clock to evaluate the situation and get the very best advice about a path forward,” Kasper said. Moving forward, Kasper promised to continue to communicate with members and answer their questions, when information becomes available.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

million in membership dues from 1.542 million members, who are mostly real estate agents and brokers. One board member asked how much of the dues go to legal defense. Lane, who is a real estate agent in Brandon, Mississippi, added that what NAR is paying to specifically fight DOJ “Is not a line item in the budget.”.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 29, 2022

57 Weird Real Estate Agent Photos. Excerpt: Yes, many great real estate photos really capture the house. More Terrible Real Estate Agent Photos for Appraisers. For more information or get a FREE sample issue go to [link] or send an email to info@appraisaltoday.com . By Jonathan Miller.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You’ll need to complete 75 hours of prelicensing classes to get licensed as a real estate agent in North Carolina. We’ve done the research for you, evaluating the many courses available to pinpoint the best real estate schools in North Carolina to help you pass the state exam and set you up for early career success.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

ShowingTime said it was informed of this decision on Oct. According to the complaint, this leaves Aligned Showings as the only choice available to agents on those MLS portals. This is just the latest lawsuit alleging anticompetitive behavior in the real estate industry. Since the Oct.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Jessica Edgerton , chief legal officer at LeadingRE , was also caught off guard by the timing of everything. “I That is another source of real concern,” Edgerton said. The barrier to entry for becoming a real estate agent is so low that it is not surprising that we have so many agents.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2023

A title agency’s existence, in so many ways, depends upon information. They’re collecting missing borrower/buyer information such as social security numbers via email, phone, text and then keying it into their production system. The title agency isn’t receiving all of this information in one or two universally accepted methods.

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