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Illinois homebuyer files commission lawsuit against @properties

Housing Wire

However, the suit is seeking both national and Illinois class action status for all persons who purchased a home listed on a NAR MLS with a buyer’s agent and or seller-agent employed or affiliated with @properties or any of its franchises, subsidiaries, or agencies between March 17, 2000, and the present.

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CEO Matt Widdows pushes HomeSmart toward IPO

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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

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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. That kind of drawn-out timetable is typical for the majority of western nations that use the auctioneer system where a seller works with one, perhaps two, auctioneers. fee to the seller. An additional $6,400.

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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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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.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for December 2023

Lamacchia Realty

Growing up in Shrewsbury and residing in Worcester with her husband and son for the past 20 years, she is able to assist her buyers and sellers in Worcester County with complete confidence. As a full-service Real Estate Brokerage, they serve all of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, South Florida and most recently Maine.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for December 2021

Lamacchia Realty

December 2021 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Laurie Howe Bourgeois has been a licensed REALTOR® since 2000 and in the customer service industry for 34 years. He is skilled in many facets of Real Estate including both Buyer & Seller Representation, Commercial, Investment, Relocation & Luxury Properties.

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