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The Real Brokerage settles Umpa commission lawsuit for $9.25M

Housing Wire

Filed in late 2023 in Missouri by Daniel Umpa, a Maryland home seller, the Umpa suit , like the other commission lawsuits, accuses real estate industry players, including Real, of conspiring to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. billion in sales in 2022 and will have to pay the Umpa settlement out of its own coffers.

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47-year-old Florida indie brokerage joins RE/MAX

Housing Wire

We were completely blown away by the tools and technology and the culture of RE/MAX,” Owen Boone, RE/MAX Foxfire’s vice president and director of operations, said in a statement. It’s very difficult to be an unaffiliated brokerage right now and compete with franchises who offer technology and training.

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Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about

Housing Wire

Did you know that in 2022, both younger and older Baby Boomers made up the largest generation of American homebuyers? 1 With over 12,000 Americans turning 65 every day in 2024, this burgeoning market will undoubtedly continue to bring more buyers and sellers to the table over the next decade.

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Lamacchia Realty Achieved Multiple Number One Rankings in Market Share in 2022

Lamacchia Realty

Lamacchia Realty achieved multiple Number One Rankings for Market Share in 2022 in Worcester County, Hudson, Woburn, & Leominster. Lamacchia provides industry-leading training , support , systems , and technology to its agents so they can reach their fullest potential and best serve their clients.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

We negotiated to get the sellers the highest price possible. Even if you’re months or even years away from moving, a seller’s prep session is one of the services I offer homeowners. Many of us are in sellers’ markets with very low inventory. The goal in prospecting FSBO sellers is to be that agent. plus postage.

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Appraisers voice opinions on AMCs, appraisal delays

Housing Wire

Another issue with appraiser competency could be appraisers’ apparent lack of familiarity with valuation tools. A survey of appraiser members and non-appraiser members conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that only 3% of the 2,353 respondents reported witnessing or experiencing discrimination in an appraisal.

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Lamacchia Realty Ranks #1 Brokerage in Leominster for 2022

Lamacchia Realty

This office is home to some incredible REALTORS® that have shown the value of working with REALTORS® who are constantly training and learning to provide the very best service possible. Lamacchia Realty has been serving buyers and sellers since 2006.  Jan 1st – Dec 31st, 2022 . I am so proud of our Leominster Office!".

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