Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

With this integration, eXp agents will be able to request a cash offer on qualifying homes on behalf of their clients directly through their eXp agent dashboard. He continued: “This partnership gives sellers a simple and certain option, supported by their eXp Realty agent and backed by an Opendoor cash offer.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

The Gibson suit was filed in late October 2023 by Michael Ketchmark, just after a Missouri jury ruled in favor of his clients in the Sitzer/Burnett suit that found real estate industry players liable for colluding to artificially inflate agent commissions. The Umpa suit was filed in late December 2023 by a Maryland home seller.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Redfin is expanding an agent compensation plan it launched last year by adding seven new markets starting in May, the national real estate brokerage announced Thursday. No other brokerage can offer agents a big traditional split and all the benefits, support, technology and customer introductions that we provide here at Redfin.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

1 brokerage by transaction side count announced the launch of eXp Exclusives , which will be open to eXp agents and their clients in the U.S. Through eXp Exclusives, participants will be able to share off-market and pre-market listings with other eXp agents and their clients through a mobile app. On Tuesday, the nation’s No.

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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.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

My name is (your name), and I’m a licensed real estate professional with (your brokerage). Check out Wise Pelican Typically, you’d mail the just sold letter to homeowners who live around a property you just helped your client to sell. We negotiated to get the sellers the highest price possible. Great news!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2024

After a 2023 of real estate brokers saying they feel “neutral” or “pessimistic” about the housing market, some 48% of those surveyed for the Q1 2024 HousingWire BrokerPulse survey are optimistic that the next three months will be positive. Treble damages could result in the NAR and brokerages paying roughly $5.36

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Filed in late 2023 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri , the lawsuit is named after its lead plaintiff, Maryland home seller Daniel Umpa. Due to how HomeServices and its affiliates handle their client contracts, if a dispute arises, each client is entitled to individual arbitration of their claims.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Trading volumes in eight residential brokerage or listings companies rocketed up 319% to almost 80 million shares on Friday. However, the company still makes the vast majority of its revenue – 75% in 2023 – from the services it provides brokers and agents in the for-sale residential market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

The brokerage firm argued that if these settlements are rejected or challenged, the math for the final judgement amount would change. In addition, the brokerage firm noted that it does not have an immediate interest in appeal as they are still dealing with their post-trial motions. In its filing, HomeServices petitioned the U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“The modified rule still gives sellers and their listing brokers a role in setting compensation for buyers’ brokers,” the filing states. According to the DOJ, when a seller makes an offer of compensation to the buyer broker, the buyer broker does not need to compete on their compensation price in order to attract clients.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

When HomeServices of America reached a nationwide settlement agreement last week in the commission lawsuits filed by home sellers, it became the final defendant in the two original commission cases, Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl, to do so. 16 to implement these changes.

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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

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

What helped Erica Davis, a loan originator at Guild Mortgage , in the current high-rate environment is a seller-funded temporary 2-1 rate buydown. In a high-rate environment, lenders call the temporary rate buydown a win-win strategy for both sellers and buyers when used appropriately. in the second year.

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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.

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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. 22, 2023, to schedule final approval hearing. RE/MAX and Anywhere Real Estate can breathe a sigh of relief. said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Snatching up first-time homebuyers is akin to striking gold — since developing a relationship with them can mean a loyal client for life. Regular communication keeps you top-of-mind when clients are ready to make a move. Of course, you can’t do everything — but consistency is important. Starting at $0.91

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 12, 2024

Lamacchia Realty achieved multiple Number One Rankings for Market Share in 2023 in Worcester & Leominster. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE The company’s mission has become to guide REALTORS®, employees, and clients to their success.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Right now, the first suit to go to trial should be the Sitzer lawsuit (named after its lead plaintiff), which was scheduled to begin on February 21, 2023, but at the request of Anywhere (referred to as Realogy in all court filings), it has been postponed indefinitely, as reported by Real Estate Reporter Brooklee Han. Judge Stephen R.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2024

“The key difference between our business model and that of many of our peers is that our model incentivizes agents to help buyers and sellers reach their housing goals, while some other models have incentivized their agents to recruit other agents, many of whom are not productive.” million in Q1 2023. annual decline in revenue to $78.3

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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. The settlement settles all home seller lawsuits nationwide. Keller Williams has decided to bow out of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 1, 2024

“I’m thrilled that we’ve won this award and even more thrilled that we helped so many clients relocate this year! Being a part of LeadingRE® has allowed our department to elevate its level of service to our buyers and sellers, no matter the location!”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

The market, however, is expected to grow as HEI companies seek to partner with mortgage lenders and real estate brokerages. Turning point A turning point for the home equity investment market came with the closing of the first rated securitization of notes backed by HEAs in September 2023. The annual investment volume in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

“The biggest combined brokerage company in the country in terms of all their brands, just said, ‘We’re out. Worst case scenario, the broker representing the buyer will have to negotiate their own fee with their client and the seller can no longer be compelled to make a blanket offer of compensation in order to list on the MLS,” Murray said.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients. Representing the top 1.5%

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for October 2023! October 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Leslie Storrs Tondreau transitioned into real estate after 11 years of teaching. His focus is on helping buyers and sellers have a stress-free, efficient, and smooth real estate transaction experience.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 3, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for December 2023! December 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Eileen Doherty grew up in Woburn and resides in the area to this day. Additionally, Eileen most recently qualified for the 2023 President’s Club and 2023 President’s Club ELITE. Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 11, 2024

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for all of 2023! 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Eileen Doherty grew up in Woburn and resides in the area to this day. Additionally, Eileen most recently qualified for the 2023 President’s Club and 2023 President’s Club ELITE. Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Industry players who spoke with HousingWire agree that the level of repurchase demands has increased this year and that is having an impact on some buyers and sellers of MSRs. If you [as an MSR seller] push the edge of the envelope, I’m probably going to walk away [from the deal].”

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 5, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for November 2023! November 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Eileen Doherty grew up in Woburn and resides in the area to this day. Additionally, Eileen most recently qualified for the 2023 President’s Club and 2023 President’s Club ELITE. Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for August 2023! August 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Eileen Doherty grew up in Woburn and resides in the area to this day. Additionally, Eileen most recently qualified for the 2023 President’s Club and 2023 President’s Club ELITE. Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 14, 2023

Behind the incredible REALTORS® of Lamacchia Realty is a team of over 75 staff members that work tirelessly to support, propel, and operate the independently owned brokerage. Lamacchia Realty views its staff members in the highest regard, fostering the values the full service, value-based brokerage prides itself on.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 16, 2023

As the market continues to change , Anthony will address how those changes are impacting each town and give advice to buyers and sellers based on the latest local market data. As a full-service, value-based brokerage, the company’s  mission  is to guide REALTORS®, employees, and clients to their success.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for June 2023! Most recently, Kevin was ranked on the 2023 Real Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list. Since then, she has taken off running and has helped her buyers and sellers reach their goals. Cyndi thrives to make her buyers and sellers her top priority.

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Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 74

Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 9, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for July 2023! July 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Shauna Fanning has a passion and a drive for customer service and customer relations and has over 17 years in the field. Most recently, Eileen was ranked on the 2023 RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list!

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 6, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for May 2023! May 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Michael Valencia is a passionate and knowledgeable REALTOR® with almost two decades of active-duty military experience. Most recently, Joselin qualified for the 2023 Top Producer Circle. Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 7, 2024

Her reason for becoming a real estate agent is to continue her desire to work with people and have clients be as happy with their lifestyle as she is providing it to them. Her desire to help her clients earned Shauna the title of Rising Star in the September 2021 issue of the South Shore Real Producers Magazine !

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