Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The senior data scientist at appraisal tech startup True Footage previously worked at REX , a mostly defunct discount brokerage that charged seller fees as low as 2.5% Actions since NAR banned mandatory and recommended fee schedules in 1961 and 1971, respectively, have often focused on allegations of agents steering clients.

Clients 458

Clients Agents Buyers Sellers 458

Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

In a writ of certiorari filed in early February, HomeServices told the Supreme Court that each of its client contracts state that the “signatories can arbitrate any claim or dispute arising out of the contract.” Since it was not, HomeServices is unable to compel arbitration, the brokerage argued.

Contracts 414

Contracts Brokerage Law Real Estate Agent 414

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As brokerages across the country have begun implementing buyer agency contracts into their business practices in the wake of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit verdict, the Consumer Federation of America is warning consumers that they may be filled with “unfair provisions” that primarily protect agents and brokers.

Buyers 398

Buyers Contracts Agents Realtors 398

Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

Douglas Elliman has joined the growing list of brokerages that have settled the commission lawsuits. 31, 2023 , Douglas Elliman had $119.8 The National Association of Realtors has also reached a nationwide settlement of the commission lawsuits. million at any point from Dec. 31, 2025 until Dec.

Brokerage 406

Brokerage Agents Legal Realty 406

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Filed in late 2023 in the U.S. Like the other commission lawsuits, the Umpa suit alleges that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and more than a dozen other real estate industry firms have colluded to artificially inflate agent commissions. In the Umpa suit — which is seeking class-action status for everyone in the U.S.

Realty 410

Realty Real Estate Law Brokerage 410

Lamacchia Realty

MAY 7, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for April 2024! 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! Earlier last year, Shauna was ranked on the 2023 RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list.

Realtors 71

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 71

Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

Just six months ago, when a Missouri jury found HomeServices of America, Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions , the industry’s path forward was very murky. billion in damages, as well as what the judge’s final ruling would look like.

Realtors 380

Realtors Real Estate Agent Real Estate Brokerage 380

Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 3, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for December 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! Additionally, Eileen was ranked on the 2023 RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list!

Realtors 73

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 73

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In late October 2023, a Missouri jury found HomeServices of America, as well as Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors , liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

Contracts 418

Contracts Brokerage Law Real Estate Agent 418

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams , and Berkshire Hathaway are still going to court to fight the allegations. This includes understanding the value they provide, how to articulate this value to clients, and how to use buyer-broker agreements.

Real Estate 390

Real Estate Brokerage Training Agents 390

Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 11, 2024

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for all of 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® out of the over 500 agents in Lamacchia Realty by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the year! Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Realtors 65

Realtors Realty Real Estate Agents 65

Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for October 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! Carolyn’s clients describe her as charismatic, intelligent, and compassionate.

Realtors 74

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 74

Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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! Most recently, Eileen was ranked on the 2023 RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list!

Realty 73

Realty Realtors Real Estate Agents 73

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Thanks to provisions in both Anywhere’s and RE/MAX’s settlement agreements , as well as Redfin’s announcement that it would be requiring agents to cancel their National Association of Realtors membership, much of the speculation has focused on what will become of NAR’s 1.5 million members. Certainly there are a lot of places in the U.S.

Realtors 448

Realtors Agents Brokerage Contracts 448

Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

The top agents were previously at brokerage @properties. “We She ranked 102nd in the 2023 RealTrends ranking of the top agents in Illinois by volume. She ranked among the top 1% of Chicago Realtors in 2017 and is also a past president of the Women’s Council of Realtors. Before becoming an agent, she was a civil engineer.

Real Estate Agent 328

Real Estate Agent Agents Realtors Brokerage 328

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Compass surprised positively in the third quarter of 2023 by posting a number of strong results. The brokerage’s national quarterly market share grew by 26 basis points year over year, reaching 4.4% million after the brokerage paid its commissions and related expenses. Revenue decreased by 10% year over year to $1.34

Agents 384

Agents Real Estate Agent Realtors Brokerage 384

Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for August 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! Most recently, Eileen was ranked on the 2023 RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list!

Realty 74

Realty Realtors Real Estate Clients 74

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

million ( Anywhere ) and $55 million ( RE/MAX ) payouts, both settlements contained nearly identical terms, including provisions to no longer require agents to be members of the National Association of Realtors or follow NAR’s Code of Ethics or the MLS Handbook. As for the end of Q2/2023 , RE/MAX had $96.76 In the Sept.

Agents 405

Agents Brokerage Realtors Real Estate 405

Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 8, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for March 2024! 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! Earlier last year, Shauna was ranked on the 2023 RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list.

Realtors 71

Realtors Realty Real Estate Agents 71

Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Women of Influence winners. Their collective expertise spans the entire spectrum of the sector, encompassing areas such as lending, tech, real estate, appraisal, compliance, operations, sales and so much more.

Real Estate 370

Real Estate Realty Lending Mortgage 370

Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 19, 2024

With Lynn comes local expertise of her hometown in Lunenburg where she has been the number one REALTOR since 2019, and all surrounding areas in north central Massachusetts. Along with being extremely motivated, Lynn is energetic, warm, and straight forward with her clients and never misses a detail.

Realty 73

Realty Realtors Training Clients 73

Lamacchia Realty

JULY 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for June 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! Most recently, Kevin was ranked on the 2023 Real Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list.

Realtors 74

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 74

Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 6, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for May 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! Horton’s VIP Realtor distinction, placing him in the top 5% of REALTORS® in Broward County.

Realtors 73

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 73

Lamacchia Realty

MAY 5, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for April 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! Lamacchia Realty, Inc. Additionally, Jason is also a member of Lamacchia’s 2021 and 2022 President’s Club.

Realtors 74

Realtors Realty Clients Real Estate 74

Lamacchia Realty

JULY 27, 2023

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for the Mid-Year 2022! 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 first 6 months of the year! Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Realtors 69

Realtors Realty Real Estate Agents 69

Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for January 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by the office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Additionally, Eileen most recently qualified for the 2023 President’s Club and 2023 President’s Club ELITE.

Realtors 74

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 74

Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 9, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for July 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! Most recently, Shauna was ranked on the 2023 RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list.

Realtors 62

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 62

Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for February 2024! 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! Lisa Gray is an experienced REALTOR® working out of the Salem, NH office and is licensed in MA, NH, and ME!

Realtors 71

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 71

Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

CoStar Group reported a strong first quarter of 2024, with its revenue of $656 million marking a 12% increase from the $584 million figure it posted in first-quarter 2023. The integration of Matterport to Homes.com will allow homebuyers to view properties online, helping agents to provide even more value to their clients.

Real Estate 338

Real Estate Advertising Legal Brokerage 338

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

On Thursday, the Gary Keller-helmed brokerage notified the federal court in Missouri that it had entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in the Sitzer/Burnett suit. Keller Williams has decided to bow out of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit. The settlement settles all home seller lawsuits nationwide.

Agents 493

Agents Realtors Real Estate Agent Real Estate 493

Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for February 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! With over 100 homes sold, she strives to add extra value to her clients. Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Realtors 73

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 73

Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Friday’s bombshell – the National Association of Realtors ‘ proposed $418 million settlement of real estate commission lawsuits – set off a frenzy of trading for stocks in the residential real estate sector. While CoStar’s stock climbed more than 8% on the day, the other companies’ stocks fell 4.9-14.3%.

Investors 441

Investors Agents Real Estate Buyers 441

Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for March 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! Laurie is consistently named a top producing REALTOR® for the office as well as company-wide !

Realtors 73

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 73

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The two corporate brokerages have received preliminary approval of their settlement agreements in the Sitzer/Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek commission lawsuits. Some of these provisions include no longer requiring agents to be members of the National Association of Realtors or following NAR’s Code of Ethics or the MLS Handbook.

Legal 422

Legal Real Estate Agents Realtors 422

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Among other services, buyers’ agents help clients navigate the extensive paperwork and negotiate the sales price of a home. But clients often are not well educated on the value of these services, Keller argued. Keller also emphasized the importance of networking.

Buyers 441

Buyers Agents Real Estate Agent Clients 441

Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for January 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! Lamacchia Realty, Inc. And for the first time ever, AJ qualified for President’s Club ELITE in 2022.

Realtors 71

Realtors Realty Agents Clients 71

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Most importantly, your website should be designed with prospective clients in mind, giving them the exact information they need and steps to get in touch. Remember — your prospective clients are glancing through dozens of agents’ websites. When writing your copy, include relevant keywords that your ideal client might be looking for.

Real Estate 460

Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Brokerage 460