Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

While Zillow’s net loss of $23 million for the quarter, which was up from its net loss of $22 million in Q1 2023, did not necessarily reflect Barton’s confidence, the firm’s 13% annual increase in revenue to $529 million did. million real estate license holders, many handle only one or two transactions a year.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Lusky, DigitalVision, Getty Images Source: [link] FSBO Sellers Regret Not Having an Agent By Melissa Dittmann Tracey Survey: Sellers who go-it alone are twice as likely to be unsatisfied with the experience – and more likely to say their earlier opinion, “agents are overpaid,” was wrong.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed last week the changes it would like to see in how real estate agents and brokers are compensated through its statement of interest filed in the MLS Property Information Network commission lawsuit , few in the real estate industry were surprised by the agency’s desire to decouple commissions.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2024

WHY YOU NEED A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY WHEN BUYING A HOME When buying a home, you might wonder, “Do I need a real estate attorney, or is my real estate agent enough?” Before we dive into the details, let’s talk about what services a real estate attorney can provide.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Preventing sellers and listing agents from setting buyer-broker commissions would promote greater price competition and innovation in the market for brokers’ services,” the DOJ wrote in the filing. In June 2023, MLS PIN reached a settlement agreement with the Nosalek plaintiffs. Originally filed in 2020 in U.S.

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Listing Spark

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you considering selling your home without the assistance of a real estate agent? For Sale By Owner refers to the process of selling a home without the involvement of a real estate agent or broker. Negotiate Offers: Carefully review terms, seek legal advice if needed, and negotiate with potential buyers.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here are a few ideas for transforming your appraisal career in 2023. Train future appraisers, collateral underwriters, AMC staff, real estate agents, and others in real estate appraisal. These may be full-time jobs or contracted services. Consider salary-paying opportunities. Written by Jo A.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

But, there are steps that both brokers and agents can take to minimize the damage of a worst-case scenario. District Court in Western Missouri granted Anywhere’s motion to continue on December 13 and said the court would choose a new trial date “in late 2023,” but an exact timeline was not provided, as previously reported by Han.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 18, 2023

AGENT VS. REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. What many consumers don’t realize is there are some key distinctions of a REALTOR® that will benefit them in their real estate endeavors.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on agent concessions, History of appraisal bias back to 1930s, “one mile” rule and bias, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. You are “graded” on how close you come to the sales price.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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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. One of the craziest segments of the last two years was real estate. Prices and inventory of course, but the massive influx of "hobby agents" over this period was a lesser covered negative result.

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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! . Ok appraisers, it’s time to speak out and stand together.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

It could be a real estate agent, a home inspector or even a part-time Uber driver looking for some easy money. percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 7, 2023.The Worth reading. percent from 6.40

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Brimming with coursework that is up to date with current trends, expect to receive insight on issues facing Ohio real estate agents today. From agency relationships to local government regulations and more, every topic is inspired by the property types and types of transactions you’ll encounter as an Ohio real estate agent.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 14, 2024

To their credit, in the December 2023 Appraiser Update newsletter, Fannie Mae clarified the issue nicely. What if there is a contract which stipulates that the buyer will pay the title fee, but that the seller will contribute an amount equal to the title fee as a seller concession? He also includes local stats as he should.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 1, 2023

To see the listing, click here == Dos and Don’ts of Sharing Comparable Sales By: McKissock Excerpts: When real estate agents provide relevant comparable sales to appraisers, it certainly benefits both parties. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.32

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ask the average real estate agent or broker in America if they believe the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and brokerages are likely to win the bombshell Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case on appeal. But in the end, the people most affected by this legal limbo are the millions of agents and brokers themselves.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

the court “will not interpret a contract to cede a sovereign right of the United States unless the government waives that right unmistakably. By context, I mean the rest of the contract’s text. Walker concludes by writing that the DOJ “bargained for a binding contract.” In late January 2023 , Judge Timothy Kelly of the U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In late January 2023 , Judge Timothy J. The Justice Department is not free to ignore the principles of contract law and fair dealing that bind every other party before the courts,” he added. NAR filed a petition in September 2021 to set aside or modify the DOJ’s probes into the trade group. Kelly of the U.S.

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