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Zillow tries to swat away REX anti-trust lawsuit

Housing Wire

REX replied to the legal filing in a company statement Monday. REX has argued that this “other” is pejorative and an attempt by NAR member brokerages to increase an anti-competitive stranglehold on home sales. Zillow and NAR can’t continue to stifle consumer choice,” the statement read.

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Why the US MLS system is the envy of other countries

Housing Wire

Solicitors are legally required when purchasing a home in Ireland.). They also had to pay for the brokerage sign outside their home, newspaper advertising, online ads and the brochures for potential buyers. Not to mention all the other financial, legal and community details real estate agents help consumers understand.

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

And while that may be enticing, there are many other costs and legal repercussions that are associated with selling a home that will be the full responsibility of the seller if a real estate agent is not involved. What are the Cons of Selling a Home For Sale By Owner? This may be a themed open house that involves food, entertainment, etc.

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Real Estate Risk Management: Putting Clients’ Interests First

McKissock

In its Standard of Practice 1-2, “client” means persons or entities with which the Realtor® has an “agency or legally recognized non-agency relationship.” Article 12 requires honesty and truthfulness in all real estate communications (including with clients) and certain disclosures when advertising and marketing to the public.

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Hit list: Inside CoStar’s all-out war against Zillow

Housing Wire

StreetEasy has been biting the hand that feeds it for too long,” said Frederick Peters, CEO of New York City brokerage Warburg Realty. In a 2018 article, The Real Deal chronicled CoStar’s legal war waged against Xceligent , once CoStar’s biggest rival for commercial property listings.

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Top Discount Realtors in Dallas, TX

Listing Spark

Traditional real estate brokerages in Dallas typically charge 6% commissions, this is 6% of the final sales price of the home. If you are paying a service or agent and they are not advertising your listing on the MLS, you should run away as fast as possible. Pricing: REX advertises a flat 2.5% MLS Listing.

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Top Discount Realtors in San Antonio, TX

Listing Spark

Traditional real estate brokerages in San Antonio typically charge 6% commissions, this is 6% of the final sales price of the home. If you are paying a service or agent and they are not advertising your listing on the MLS, you should run away as fast as possible. Pricing: REX advertises a flat 2.5% MLS Listing.