Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2024

billion in damages awarded by a jury in late October 2023. 1, 2023) at the rate of 5.4% Supreme Court and asked for a review of an August 2023 ruling by the Eight Circuit Court, which found that HomeServices could not enforce arbitration agreements signed by seller clients of its franchisees. billion in damages this fall.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

In its motion filed on Wednesday, CMLS said its amicus curiae brief is in repsonse to the Department of Justice’s statement of interest which was filed in early February in relation to the proposed settlement agreement reached by the Nosalek plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network in July 2023.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

“While we do not comment on pending litigation, Guild’s long-standing reputation for doing what’s right is built from our core values of integrity and respect, and we are committed to those values with every employee, client, and partner,” Guild said in a statement. Seely’s attorneys did not immediately respond to requests for comments.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

2023, denied the HomeServices defendants’ motion to decertify the class. In its filing, HomeServices asked for a review of an August 2023 ruling by the Eight Circuit Court, which found that HomeServices could not enforce arbitration agreements signed by seller clients of its franchisees.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In early September 2023, Steve Murray , the co-founder of RealTrends Consulting , told HousingWire that he believed this was a possible outcome. In Tozer’s experience, the level of service provided by buyer agents often varies by individual, as well as the level of service needed by the client.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

The law at the center of the suit came into effect on July 1, 2023, and it “generally restricts the issuance of government contracts or economic development incentives to, or real property ownership by, foreign principals, which are certain individuals and entities associated with foreign countries of concern,” according to the Florida Senate.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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. In June 2023, MLS PIN reached a settlement agreement with the Nosalek plaintiffs.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Maintaining MLS access is important if you want to still serve your clients,” Stella said. “I Chip Stella, a LandVest broker, is in the camp that believes brokerage provisions no longer requiring NAR membership will have an impact on membership numbers, but he isn’t sure how large it will be. I actually do still believe in our organization.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2024

transaction sides in 2023, more than double the average of other agents. Amy Lessinger , the newly appointed president of RE/MAX, attributed at least some of declining domestic agent count to the overall industry contraction. million in Q1 2023. He noted that the average RE/MAX agent closed 11.8 annualized decline in U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Filed in late 2023 in the U.S. 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. In the Umpa suit — which is seeking class-action status for everyone in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

Supreme Court and asked for a review of an August 2023 ruling by the Eight Circuit Court, which found that HomeServices could not enforce arbitration agreements signed by seller clients of its franchisees. The appeals court said that this was because the contracts signed by the sellers were not directly signed by HomeServices.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here are a few ideas for transforming your appraisal career in 2023. An assessor may contract with an independent fee appraiser to help identify property characteristics, measure properties, confirm the building’s condition and quality of construction, or review assessment disputes from taxpayers. Consider salary-paying opportunities.

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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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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bradley, SRA, CDEI, McKissock Learning On May 5, 2023, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) voted to adopt changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which will become effective January 1, 2024. – Work on getting a more positive attitude toward your clients, fees, etc. Set the date(s).

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By definition, a real estate agent is a sales professional licensed by their state to assist clients in buying, selling, or leasing properties. At the end of the day, agents and REALTORS® essentially perform the same duties to their clients when representing them in a home sale or purchase.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

I got the client to write a letter to the state indicating my report did not mislead them, yet the state sanctioned me for it anyway! If my client says I did not mislead them, how can the state board say I did?!” Obviously, you need legal counsel, but you may also need USPAP counsel as well. My clients want me to hit the number.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 31, 2023

And that’s the way it is – March 1, 2023. To read what Fannie says, click here ————————– Link to Fannie SEL-2023-02: Selling Guide Updates PDF To read more, click here My comments: Lenders Are Happeeee! . But how do you contact potential clients and referral sources?

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

By collaborating with appraisers, accountants can provide clients with comprehensive financial guidance, ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements, and strengthen their overall professional services. June 21, 2023) — Mortgage applications increased 0.5 Or hit the reply button. Be sure to put in a comment requesting it.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The first question to talk about is this: “Does the real estate appraiser have any ethical, moral, or legal responsibility to protect the consumer/mortgagor2, 3, 4 when appraising a property for a mortgagee/client?”… highlights: Four weeks ending October 29, 2023 Redfin’s national metrics include data from 400+ U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

1] 180 Classroom hours are required before you become licensed in Texas Texas real estate license: Requirements checklist According to the Texas Real Estate Commision (TREC), a sales agent is a person who is licensed by the Real Estate Commission to act as an agent on behalf of a real estate broker and their clients.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Culture, cutting-edge technology, marketing assistance, and training are key to succeeding as an Ohio real estate agent, so look for a brokerage that provides the agent services and resources you need to maximize reach for your clients. Number of Realtors in the USA by State | 2023” [link] Zillow.com. This is the equivalent of $35.80

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

It is a place where we can show our clients just how valuable an appraisal can be. If our business revolves around mortgage lending, we are used to dealing with clients who have a certain level of sophistication. Many of us have learned to truncate our verbiage because our lending clients do not want to read volumes.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently. According to ZipRecruiter, a real estate agent working in Illinois earns $76,653 per year on average, as of Sep 27, 2023. Number of Realtors in the USA by State | 2023” [link] ZipRecruiter.com. This is the equivalent of $36.85

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 1, 2023

I tend to put a similar amount of effort into the communication side for all clients, and like to think that my work product is solid. Get the relevant date of value from the client or the client’s attorney. Do not say the intended users are all the beneficiaries of an estate or trust. Funny, strange, and sorta practical.

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Hank Miller Team

JANUARY 16, 2023

As 2023 opens, the economic hangover due to the free spending and pandemic handouts continue. It is likely that a frequent question in 2023 will be; can you fire a real estate agent in Georgia? While “termination” of the agreement is mentioned, the only substantive section is Sec B, item 7g (2023 GA version).

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

According to a 2023 YouGov survey, 32% of Americans participate in virtual meetings for work and 37% do so for personal calls. Get the relevant date of value from the client or client’s attorney. Keep your definition of intended use as narrow as possible to describe how your appraisal will be used by your client.

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GoForrmz

JANUARY 9, 2023

Is your health and wellness business doing everything it can to reach new clients, support them, and help them achieve their goals? Digital Ads and Funnels The vast majority of your client base is going to have a digital presence, and it will benefit you to meet them where they’re at. “ There are now 4.20

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

But the caveat, of course, is that all bets are off if there’s a more meaningful contraction in lending [in the wake of recent bank failures and other economic factors] because then you’re in serious trouble,” Petrosinelli added. billion, according to data tracked by Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA).

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The point being, there’s no consensus among real estate agents and brokers regarding what happens next, how the industry should respond or even how agents should talk to clients. But in the end, the people most affected by this legal limbo are the millions of agents and brokers themselves. We wanted to hear from them.

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