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New program puts Black real estate agents at forefront

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The National Association of Real Estate Brokers has announced the creation of its “Black Real Estate Agent” program to provide financial, educational, and career support for aspiring Black real estate agents. in the fourth quarter of 2019. in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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What conversion rate should real estate agents expect when they purchase leads?

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No matter how experienced a real estate agent is, he or she relies on leads for business growth. The post What conversion rate should real estate agents expect when they purchase leads? What about the other 97% to 99% – the consumers who expressed interest but aren’t ready to purchase right now?

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San Francisco-based OWN Real Estate makes the leap to Keller Williams

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San Francisco-based real estate team OWN Real Estate joined Keller Williams , the company announced on Wednesday. Founded by Wilson Leung, the team has 19 real estate agents and six staff members. In 2022, OWN Real Estate sold 80 homes, amounting to more than $107.1

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The Beinfield Team in Connecticut returns to Compass after brief departure

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. “It means access to the industry’s leading technology platform and a vast agent referral network that will yield the greatest returns over time.” ” The Beinfield Team was with Compass from December 2019 to January 2023 before departing for Houlihan Lawrence in February.

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Moehrl trial not likely until January 2025

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Originally filed in March 2019, the Moehrl lawsuit alleges that real estate industry participants including HomeServices, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Anywhere , RE/MAX and Keller Williams conspired to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

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Second Century Ventures , NAR’s strategic investment division, included Curbio in its “REACH” startup growth program in 2019. Today’s sellers want to work with real estate agents who offer added value, including the ability to get their home market-ready and spruced up without having to pay upfront,” said Olivia Mariani, CMO at Curbio.

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More local brokerages added to Georgia commission lawsuit defendant list

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Originally filed in late November, the Phillips lawsuit accuses real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. This week alone two new lawsuits were filed in Florida and Pennsylvania.

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