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Illinois homebuyer files commission lawsuit against @properties

Housing Wire

The suit takes aim at the National Association of Realtor’s Participation Rule which requires listing brokers to make a blanket offer of compensation to the buyer’s broker in order to list a property on a NAR affiliated MLS. As with all of the other commission lawsuits, Tuccori’s suit is seeking class action status.

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CEO Matt Widdows pushes HomeSmart toward IPO

Housing Wire

HomeSmart is a growing real estate brokerage that may go public, but the company faces questions about its business model and the compensation of founder and CEO Matt Widdows. HomeSmart, like Compass , Keller Williams , eXp and other brokerages, states it has unique technology to modernize real estate.

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Why the US MLS system is the envy of other countries

Housing Wire

As an Irish immigrant to the United States in 1996 who became a real estate broker in 2000, I can tell you this: The U.S. They also had to pay for the brokerage sign outside their home, newspaper advertising, online ads and the brochures for potential buyers. Home buyers like my mother and father outside the U.S.

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How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps

Housing Wire

3] [4] Step 2: Select a sponsoring real estate brokerage The state of Ohio requires anyone who wants to be licensed as a real estate agent to be sponsored by a brokerage before they take the licensing exam. Ready to find a real estate brokerage? Look for a broker who specializes in that niche.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

How getting a real estate license in Illinois is different from other states While most states call the professional who represents a buyer or a seller of commercial or residential real estate a “real estate agent,” Illinois calls this individual a “real estate broker.” Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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U.S. Housing Market Collapse? Nowhere in Sight

Empire Appraisal Group

Scary times: builders are slashing home prices and slowing construction as buyers pull back, survey shows” (MarketWatch). As expected, mortgage applications have dropped off a cliff – to the lowest level since 2000. Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser with a national brokerage firm who lives and works on Amelia Island.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for October 2023

Lamacchia Realty

His focus is on helping buyers and sellers have a stress-free, efficient, and smooth real estate transaction experience. Carolyn wants to help as many buyers and sellers achieve their goals as possible. Laurie Howe Bourgeois has been a licensed REALTOR® since 2000 and in the customer service industry for 34 years.