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Recruiters turn to AI in their quest to lure top agents

Housing Wire

Agents are the lifeblood of real estate brokerages. Recruiting and retaining high-performing agents remains a critical challenge for brokerages, especially in the environment created by the National Association of Realtors ’ recent $418 million settlement in a litany of agent commission lawsuits.

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Are you prepping for worst-case commission lawsuit outcomes?

Housing Wire

The lawsuit, which was originally filed in 2019 and won class-action status in April, alleges that some NAR rules, including one that requires listing brokers to offer buyer brokers a commission to list a property in a Realtor-affiliated MLS, violate the Sherman Antitrust Act by inflating seller costs.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Visit Website Overview Since 2010, New England Real Estate Academy has been offering real estate classes and it was one of the first schools to be accredited to offer online training in 2016. You’re given 4 hours to complete this section What is the average salary for a Massachusetts real estate agent?

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

Top Ranked Realtors: Paige Martin & The Houston Properties Team. Houston real estate is hyper-local, some areas are doing better than others. Properties are still going under contract. The typical real estate purchase process takes about 4-6 months (including being under contract for ~30-45 days).

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. To read the letter (PDF), click here. percent from 0.6

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“It’s ridiculous”: Real estate industry opposes newly proposed cash-deal reporting rules

Housing Wire

As the principal broker for a RE/MAX franchise in coastal Cannon Beach, Oregon, Alaina Giguiere’s typical responsibilities include marketing homes for sellers, touring homes with buyers, generating new business leads, managing client relationships, and drafting and reviewing contracts with buyers and sellers.

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6 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Sell Your Houston Home

Houston Properties

My last three listings have received a combined 14 offers and gone under contract, on average, within 4 days. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home. Please contact Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com or 713-425-4194 to see real estate trends in your neighborhood or for more information on how to sell a Houston home.