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Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for ‘judgment as a matter of law’ in Sitzer suit

Housing Wire

She said that HomeServices does not meddle in operations, give advice, or advise on commissions or how the brokerage approaches Realtor association membership. Frazier also told the jury that ReeceNichols does not require agents to be members of the National Association of Realtors , but the local MLS does.

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Daren Blomquist’s 2023 housing outlook

Housing Wire

Buyer behavior on the Auction.com platform provides one of the best barometers of the retail housing market because the success and livelihood of these buyers depend heavily on them accurately anticipating what the retail market will look like in the next six to 12 months. percent, according to ATTOM Data Solutions.

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Flyhomes looks to grow via wholesale channel

Housing Wire

The loan officer must carefully assess the borrower’s ability to repay and consult with the client’s Realtors to determine the resale value and condition of the departing home,” Yen said. While Yen likes the product, she feels it is best handled by senior loan officers like herself, a nearly 30-year veteran of the industry.

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Guaranteed Rate deploys Gateless’ Smart Underwrite solution

Housing Wire

“When Guaranteed Rate introduced the world’s first fully digital mortgage in 2015, it revolutionized the industry. Realtors also benefit from representing clients who possess full approval and can compete with cash buyers.

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Judge’s ruling: it’s heartland homeowners v. NAR

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors – the trade group that purports to represent real estate businesses, agents, and consumers – and arguably the four biggest companies in residential real estate: Realogy , Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices of America , RE/MAX , and Keller Williams. The defendants? NAR appeared first on HousingWire.

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DataDigest: The remarkably resilient agent commission rate

Housing Wire

I wanted to close before May 1, so I selected a buyer who was already in underwriting. My agent exchanged a few emails with the buyer’s agent over a few minor repair requests, but this was all buttoned up very quickly. She made clear in our first conversation that the commission would only drop to 5% if she also found the buyer.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for November 2023

Lamacchia Realty

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for November 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Joselin Malkhasian is a REALTOR® working with both buyers and sellers in the Greater Boston Area.

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