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BHHS CEO Gino Blefari: ‘Doesn’t agree with it one bit’ about commission conspiracy

Housing Wire

Ketchmark also questioned Blefari about the training video in which Blefari said, as an agent, his commissions started at 6% and went up. “I It’s a negotiation with the seller.” However, he said this might not be in the best interest of the seller. I was a successful agent. The value I add, I believe, is worth 6%.

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Opinion: Prepare for a future without guaranteed shared compensation

Housing Wire

Most brokerage leaders know about the multiple challenges facing the real estate industry, not the least of which are the major class-action lawsuits. Those details are clearly established in the listing agreement between your brokerage and the seller. Read your brokerage ‘s listing agreement.

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Redfin settles Fair Housing Act lawsuit

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The deal probably ends a lawsuit that the National Fair Housing Alliance and like-minded groups filed 18 months ago accusing the brokerage and popular real estate listings website of offering services in predominantly white neighborhoods at a “substantially greater rate than it does in communities of color.”

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

You can also opt-in to Freedom Trail’s broker recruitment program to be contacted directly by local brokerages that are hiring new agents. 6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101. 25 hrs livestream access. 40 hrs livestream access. 60 hrs livestream access.

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

The cramming paid off and Hunt officially became a licensed real estate agent in March 2021, joining the Eureka-based brokerage, California Real Estate. These rookies were thrust into the most extreme seller’s markets in history, where they had to learn on the fly how to write an offer, pitch a potential seller, and generate leads.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Covers license law, real property, agency, state & federal laws, advertising, valuation, finance, real estate calculations, contracts & more + 15-hr Applied Real Estate Principles, an interactive course Leap Learning 60-hr Online Topics Package $419 60 of required 75 hrs. Self-paced. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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The best real estate companies to work for in 2024 (+ beyond)

Housing Wire

This exodus left many brokerages scrambling to replace them and upping their recruiting game. From national brokerages to local boutique offices, every single one of these real estate companies will try to convince you they are the best option. Let’s break it down brokerage by brokerage so you can find the one that’s right for you.