Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

R New York , a brokerage boasting approximately 800 agents, has joined the American Real Estate Association , an alternative to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), according to The Real Deal. For too long our industry mandated agents join a trade association,” Haber told HousingWire. “We

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While the lawsuit does name large corporate brokerage firms as defendants, including Keller Williams , Side , HomeServices of America , and Fathom Realty , the robust defendant list also includes real estate teams, such as The Loken Group and Hexagon Group , as well as an individual broker, Mark Anthony Dimas.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%. according to the company.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2021

This is the final of a three part series on residential real estate sales commissions. Part one explained the history of sales commissions , and the labor market for real estate agents. Few professions are told that more repeatedly than real estate agents. The post The future of U.S.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Wondering how to get a real estate license in Ohio in 2024? Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. How long does it take to get a real estate license in Ohio?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Ready to find the best online real estate schools in Texas? In this article, we’ll explore the best Texas real estate schools to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in this competitive industry — and pass the Texas real estate exam. Let’s dive into the top contenders.

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The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When you think of the terms commercial real estate agent, broker, or realtor, do you use them interchangeably? We often give a name to someone who helps clients buy or sell commercial real estate without considering each unique position, their responsibilities, education, certification or licensing, and expertise.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams , and Berkshire Hathaway are still going to court to fight the allegations. The real estate industry seems to be taking a multifaceted approach to potential legal challenges related to commission structures.

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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.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ask the average real estate agent or broker in America if they believe the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and brokerages are likely to win the bombshell Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case on appeal. NAR is a scam,” one agent wrote. What a shame.” We wanted to hear from them.

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If you’re exploring a real estate career in Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, or any other city in the Buckeye State, then your first step is to choose from the many real estate classes in Ohio to complete the 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education that the state requires.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

the National Association of Realtors (NAR), et al kicked off this week in a Kansas City, Missouri, federal courtroom, there is a lot at stake for consumers and business competition. Class action attorneys allege real estate commission rates are too high and buyer brokers are being paid too much due to NAR rules.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

“I was sitting on my couch and I saw Michael on CNBC calling us a cartel, saying that we take money that doesn’t belong to us, and I was infuriated at that rhetoric and I was infuriated at what that infers about Realtors,” Lamacchia said. “It It dehumanizes Realtors and turns us into money-making machines.”

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

If you decide to use a realtor it can make the experience much smoother, much easier and ultimately far better for you as a buyer. Join us in this article as we discuss the many different benefits of a Ventura Realtor when buying land in 2023 and why you should consider this as an option before you take the long road all by yourself.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2024

The suit, known as Fierro, after its lead plaintiff Gael Fierro, a Californian home seller, accuses the real estate industry of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. It was filed on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. 17, 2020, and the present.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

District Court in Arizona, Joseph Masiello, an Arizona resident and home seller, accuses several real estate companies of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. In a copycat suit filed last Friday in U.S. Masiello sold a home on an Arizona MLS through HomeSmart “in or about October 2021.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Like the Department of Justice , the Federal Reserve has decided to weigh in on the real estate agent commission debate. Legal experts told HousingWire that it is rare to see the Fed offer an opinion about an ongoing legal debate, as it typically does not want viewed as an influence on court decisions.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

Never in her decades-long career did Giguiere think she might be responsible for monitoring and reporting potential criminal activity in the real estate market. “It It is just ridiculous to put that on real estate agents and companies,” Giguiere said. That is not the role of a real estate agent.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In mid-October amidst ongoing controversy, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced it has changed its commission rule , also known as its Participation Rule. It now allows listing brokers to offer buyer brokers $0 in compensation when listing a home in any of the 500 Realtor-affiliated MLS s across the U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Originally filed in late November, the Phillips lawsuit accuses real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. This system, with its veiled surcharges, illegally warps the real estate market.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

The latest copycat commission lawsuit alleges that real estate industry players in Nevada have colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. Unlike other commission lawsuit, the Whaley suit only names Realtor associations as defendants. The suit was filed on Monday in U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

The real estate industry is facing one less copycat commission lawsuit. District Court in New York against the Real Estate Board of New York and several brokerages, according to court filings. According to Friedman’s initial complaint, this artificially inflated real estate agent commissions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

“We’ve definitely seen a movement in the last few years to be more ‘end-consumer friendly’ if you will — making sure that they are protected, not only in knowing their rights, but that they are protected from all the cost that is associated with the real estate transaction,” Braga said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For decades, disruptors and innovators in the residential real estate industry have been trying to chip away at the near monopoly that Realtors have had over home sales. The monumental verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit trial may finally be the giant-killing blow against the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Podcast: Comparing real estate team and brokerage profitability. Study: It’s true, real estate teams outperform brokerage firms. However, these super-sized teams aren’t the only ones turning a profit — a profit that dwarfs most real estate brokerage’s profit. Real estate team profitability is stunning.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On Wednesday, home seller plaintiffs in northern Georgia filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit accusing real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. This system, with its veiled surcharges, illegally warps the real estate market.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2024

Real estate professionals in California are facing yet another commission lawsuit. the copycat suit alleges that real estate industry players have colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. Lyon & Associates , Guide Real Estate , Paul M. Filed on Thursday in U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) are asking federal housing officials to confirm their treatment of interested party contributions (IPCs) to home purchase transactions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Another day and another class-action antitrust commission lawsuit accusing the real estate industry of colluding to inflate real estate agent commissions has been filed. 1, 1996 through the present, purchased in the United States residential real estate that was listed on an NAR MLS.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

has ruled that the Department of Justice can reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors. In Walker’s view, “the sole question is whether DOJ is correct that it could have immediately reopened its investigation of the Realtors’ two remaining policies after contracting to close that investigation.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

For many real estate professionals, 2023 was the year of the commission lawsuit , and the year could not end without one last copycat suit. The National Association of Realtors will respond to this complaint in court.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

The homebuyer plaintiffs in the Batton II commission lawsuit in Illinois made the decision to voluntarily dismiss defendant Howard Hanna Real Estate Services from the lawsuit without prejudice. Howard Hanna Real Estate declined to comment on the development. In a document filed on Monday with U.S. In her ruling Wood $5.36

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

District Court in Utah, accusing real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. Yet another copycat commission lawsuit has hit the court dockets. On Friday, home seller plaintiff Dalton Jensen filed an antitrust lawsuit in U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

You should be finding buyers before real estate agents anyway.” NEXA has always been focused on purchase loans , which means some of its LOs do significant business with buyers’ agents. Kortas believes that good buy-side agents will remain highly relevant and garner more business as competitors wash out.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Many real estate executives and analysts believe that the Department of Justice , now with the green light to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors , will shake up the civil commission lawsuit settlement agreement. But legal experts are not as certain.

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