Housing Wire

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You’ll need to complete 75 hours of prelicensing classes to get licensed as a real estate agent in North Carolina. We’ve done the research for you, evaluating the many courses available to pinpoint the best real estate schools in North Carolina to help you pass the state exam and set you up for early career success.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Three agents formerly affiliated with Keller Williams Realty — Jerri L. Hill — have taken legal action against the real estate brokerage by filing three separate class-action lawsuits, Inman first reported on Tuesday. The new policy is supposed to be implemented on or before July 1, 2024. “On Moulder, David L.

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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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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the face of a copycat commission lawsuit , the Real Estate Board of New York has vowed to fight. In an email blast sent to REBNY members, the New York City real estate agent trade group said it would “vigorously defend the litigation.” It is not required for a seller to compensate a buyer’s agent.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

If you sold a home and paid a commission to a real estate agent, you may be part of class action settlements,” the postcards read. JND Legal Administration is in charge of distributing the mailers, emails and press releases. If recipients wish to opt out or object they must do so by April 13, 2024.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Also, fields displaying broker compensation on MLSs must be eliminated, there is a blanket ban on the requirement that agents subscribe to MLSs to offer or accept compensation and buyers’ agents must have written agreements. NAR said that the changes , if approved by the court, will go into effect in mid-July 2024.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A second home seller in Nevada has filed a lawsuit alleging that real estate industry players in the state have colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. The first commission lawsuit in Nevada was filed by Nathaniel Whaley in early January 2024.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

In November 2023, Wood indicated that the trial would take place in the fourth quarter of 2024 , but the status report findings appear to change the timeline.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Goldberg’s departure comes just two days after a federal jury in Kansas City, Missouri, ruled that NAR, HomeServices of America and Keller Williams had colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commission rates.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2024

31, 2023, when a Missouri jury found the National Association of Realtors , HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions, to prepare and file these motions. The parties had since Oct. HomeServices of America filed three post-trial motions Monday evening.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2024

“In down markets, the best agents and the best brokerages gain market share,” Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, told investors and analysts during his firms first-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday evening. “We We are a company of top agents.” million, compared to Q1 2023’s free cash-flow loss of $59 million.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In her first national interview since a Missouri jury found the real estate industry liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions, National Association of Realtors (NAR) president Tracy Kaspe r said the trade group would continue to advocate for what it feels is best for consumers. “We

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Wondering how to get a real estate license in Ohio in 2024? Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. How long does it take to get a real estate license in Ohio? Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

Getting your real estate license in California can take as little as 7.5 We’ll show you how to get a real estate agent in California, taking you through the process step-by-step. You’ll begin by fulfilling the required 135 California real estate course hours. Your last step?

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

On Wednesday evening, during the firm’s Q1 2024 earnings call with investor and analysts, CEO Rich Barton took a contrary view: Zillow is just beginning to unlock its revenue generating potential. “In million real estate license holders, many handle only one or two transactions a year. Of the approximately 1.5

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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.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Sears also noted that it was important that the settlement agreement continued to provide consumers with choices in how they can compensate their agents, if they choose to work with a real estate agent. Sears announced that the plaintiffs have asked for a final approval hearing for the settlement on Nov.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Like the other commission lawsuits, the plaintiffs in the Moehrl suit allege that the real estate industry has colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. HomeServices of America and attorneys for the plaintiffs did not return a request for comment.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

According to the complaint, this leaves Aligned Showings as the only choice available to agents on those MLS portals. “By This is just the latest lawsuit alleging anticompetitive behavior in the real estate industry. 30, 2023, ARMLS is no longer supporting the integration for the ShowingTime platform. Since the Oct.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2024

The DOJ appealed the ruling in March of 2024. The loophole the stands out to the KBW analysts is the off-MLS compensation workaround, which has been widely discussed in the real estate industry. On Friday, a three-judge panel for the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in D.C.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” in question.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Their online prelicensing course format means students can work toward their real estate license goals any time of day that works for them, and complete their studies virtually and at their own pace. Career resources The CE Shop offers free resources for real estate agents on its Agent Essentials page.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A final approval hearing for the two settlements has been set for May 9, 2024. In late October 2023, an eight-person jury in Missouri found Keller Williams, along with defendants, NAR and HomeServices of America, liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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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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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2023

15, 2024, to file a statement of interest, if the court wishes to hear the department’s views before making a decision about granting preliminary approval. Leal also asked Saris to give the DOJ until Feb.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. That partnership is everything,” Amy Breach, a Seattle-based Keller Williams agent, told HousingWire in late 2022. The lender and LO can make or break the transaction.” Others didn’t respond.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Named after its lead plaintiff, the Nosalek suit alleges that MLS PIN, HomeServices of America , Keller Williams , RE/MAX and Anywhere colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. The Keller Williams settlement has yet to receive preliminary approval.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In addition to calling for an outside HR system and legal review, the letter’s authors also demanded the resignation or dismissal of Goldberg, President Tracy Kasper, Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson and Head of HR Donna Gland. Drake’s letter casts doubt on NAR’s timeline and commitment to cleaning up a toxic culture.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2024

The claims in this case stem from alleged assaults by independent real estate agents who were never eXp employees — which we handled with speed, seriousness, and deep respect as soon as the accusers brought it to our attention, in line with our values and with the law,” the statement reads.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

District Court in Boston, the Nosalek suit alleges that MLS PIN, Keller Williams , RE/MAX , Anywhere and HomeServices of America colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. Originally filed in 2020 in U.S. The Keller Williams settlement has yet to receive preliminary approval.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Plaintiffs in Florida and Pennsylvania filed lawsuits on Monday, accusing real estate industry players of allegedly colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. A motion for injunctive relief has yet to be filed in that lawsuit and a final ruling from the judge is not expected until spring 2024.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 16, 2023

Despite rising home costs and dwindling inventory, some local real estate agents who spoke with HousingWire said they weren’t overly concerned about the building ordinance. “No No one is really talking about it,” Robert Shaw, the Arizona regional vice president of Hunt Real Estate ERA , said.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

. = GSEs Confirm Existing Policy on Concessions from real estate agents’ payments of buyer agent’s commission Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) each released notices that confirmed that their policies will continue to exclude seller or listing agent payments of buyer agents’ commission from interested party contributions (IPCs).

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. It was and is controversial. Try this this bigger oar.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leave it to a Professional Trusting your real estate agent with post-inspection negotiations is truly the best thing you can do in the event that buyers request repairs. By relying on your agent during this process, you can increase the likelihood of a successful sale while safeguarding your interests.

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