Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

The real estate industry is facing yet another commission lawsuit , but this time the plaintiff is not seeking class-action status. The plaintiff also claimed that the agents and brokers he worked with falsely advertised that they would represent him for free as a buyer. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

During a virtual open house hosted by Keller Williams to answer agent and broker questions about the settlements in the commission lawsuits , the overwhelming message was for real estate professionals to focus on what they can control. Cooperative compensation is still legal,” Papasan stressed. Don’t panic.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

After nearly 10 days of trial proceedings, Zillow is ready for its years-long legal battle with REX Real Estate to be over. On Wednesday, just nine days after the long-awaited trial’s September 18 start date, the real estate behemoth file a motion for judgment as a matter of law in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2023

Though the National Association of Realtors is not out of the legal woods yet, the trade group does have reason to celebrate. A federal court judge on Wednesday dismissed all antitrust allegations made by REX Real Estate against NAR and Zillow.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In his remarks about the suit, Barton said Zillow is a strong supporter of free, fair and transparent access to real estate information, independent representation, and transparent and negotiable agent commissions. The real estate behemoth recorded $496 million in revenue, an increase of 3% year over year.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

Things are continuing to heat up in Zillow Group’s legal battle with discount brokerage REX Homes , as the September 18, 2023, trial date looms ever closer. However, Zilly felt that Zillow had not demonstrated that REX is unable to satisfy the test for commercial advertising or promotion. On Friday, Judge Thomas Zilly, the U.S.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The firm’s website advertises that it specializes in personal injury lawsuits. Due to this, Marx Sterbcow, the managing partner at Sterbcow Law Group , fears the real estate industry may be in for a “death by a thousand cuts.” “I If so, please give us a call as you may be entitled to damages.’”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

While many in the real estate industry were surprised by the news Friday morning that the National Association of Realtors had agreed to a nationwide settlement of the commission lawsuits for $418 million, Marty Green, a principal at law firm Polunsky Beitel Green , was not one of them.

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 2, 2023

Technology continues to transform marketing, real estate in particular. Accuracy in real estate listings is more concerning than ever, how a home is represented and described may not always be what a buyer sees. Misrepresentation of a property can result in lawsuits and fines.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Over at REcolorado , which is not wholly owned by Realtor associations, leaders had already elected to remove its compensation requirement last year, a move also made by the Northwest MLS and the Real Estate Board of New York. “As I would suggest that there has always been change.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2023

million suit for breaching advertising placement agreements with digital and print publisher Meredith Operations Corporation. Better’s advertisements were featured on more than 20 of Meredith’s brands, including Martha Stewart , Better Home & Gardens , Real Simple and Southern Living , agreements attached in the filing showed.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Daniel Francis, deputy director of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition, defended the antitrust lawsuit, stating that CoStar and RentPath’s rivalry kept advertising rates on their platform low for customers. apartment buildings with 100 to 199 units, advertise on internet listing services operated by either CoStar, or RentPath, or both.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2021

will pay a $1 million fine for improper benefits given to California real estate agents. The company also agreed to pay $185,000 to cover the department’s legal and investigative costs. California prohibits title agents from providing perks to real estate agents as business inducements. First American Title Co.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2024

Real estate listing giants Zillow and CoStar are currently embattled in a fight for listing portal supremacy. The battle began heating up in September 2023 when CoStar’s residential real estate platform Homes.com surpassed 100 million unique monthly visitors, becoming the second most popular listing portal behind Zillow.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

As an Irish immigrant to the United States in 1996 who became a real estate broker in 2000, I can tell you this: The U.S. 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.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2021

HousingWire’s People movers section covers the latest hiring updates in the mortgage and real estate industry. Yu most recently served as CTO at Comcast for its Advanced Advertising Group, and prior to that, she co-founded and served as CTO at FreeWheel.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

According to the attorney general’s office, their investigation found that “EasyKnock targeted consumers with online advertisements that used loan-like language and failed to adequately disclose that the company’s products require the consumer to sell their home to EasyKnock.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 19, 2023

Last month, ProPublica reported about a real estate flipping company that is targeting vulnerable homeowners, and using deception [and] coercion to close sales,” Smith told Chopra during the hearing. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) asked CFPB Director Rohit Chopra about the company and any potential actions that the Bureau could take.

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McKissock

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re already a fully licensed and accredited real estate appraiser, chances are you have already been working with a more experienced appraiser. Bear in mind that real estate markets—both commercial and residential—are volatile. Real estate markets tend to be cyclical, but the cycles are only vaguely predictable.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Real estate risk management is an important concern for agents. Real estate agents are commonly sued for breaching their duty to act in the best interests of their client. Article 9 requires all agreements related to real estate transactions to be written, understandable, and contain all obligations of the parties.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Meanwhile, it advertised to renters that RENTmaximizer was giving them “complete visibility” into the market, and provided them with “property performance benchmarking,”the lawsuit stated. Yardi marketed its tools to rental companies as a method to “beat the market” and maximize profits.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Based on this testimony, Ketchmark said that part of the conspiracy is that the brokerage defendants have an economic incentive to enforce this rule so they make money on the buy side of real estate transactions. The seller’s agent then finds a buyer at their local church and receives a $9,000 commission.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

REX replied to the legal filing in a company statement Monday. Zillow filed court papers Friday to dismiss an anti-trust lawsuit from REX on how it displays home-listings, litigation that challenges Zillow’s recent transformation as a company. Zillow and NAR can’t continue to stifle consumer choice,” the statement read.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

Achieving success as a real estate agent requires more than simply understanding the mechanics of the job. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. And why is this so important? Another hat to place on your head?

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Earlier this week we explored the real estate transaction from the perspective of the Buyer. We'll now dissect the entire real estate transaction from the perspective of the seller. In some areas, buyers and sellers have real estate attorneys. Be prepared to negotiate their requests.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

We would imagine it's the same in most real estate markets around the country as we have found the same to be true of homes for sale in Charlotte as well. The founder of forsalebyowner.com used a Real Estate Agent to sell his home after trying to sell it himself and failing to do so - imagine that.

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CA Realty Training

JUNE 28, 2021

The real challenge is selling the actual property. Here are the 5 home listing tips that every real estate needs to know to sell a home. Tip #3: Advertise. Generally, you can advertise your listing through four avenues. . Other Real Estate Agents. If you are working with a brokerage, advertise there.

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The Appraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Is it the legal prose, the professional typesetting, or the date across the top? What makes a contract a contract? I’m no lawyer, but my mentor once told me that. Read More.

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McKissock

AUGUST 5, 2020

According to RISMedia , in 2015, the vast majority of FSBOs who couldn’t sell their homes on their own eventually listed with real estate brokerages. A 2016 Florida Realtors® forum asked: “Can a Realtor® advertise his/her home for sale as a FSBO with no intention of actually selling, but to only attract buyers for the agent’s services?”

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 29, 2023

Property managers ensure the real estate operates according to the property owner’s direction. Reduce legal concerns. They can also take care of legal matters such as executing and terminating lease agreements, handling security deposits, collecting late rent payment fees, and evictions. What is a property manager?

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Real estate agents are far more in tune with the current market. If any issues pop up such as a failed inspection or property dispute, a real estate agent will understand right away what needs to be done. Their real estate attorneys will provide legal representation to protect your interests.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

While the services property managers provide range from company to company, below are some examples of a property manager’s typical tasks: Ensure that your property remains rented by providing advertising, interviewing/screening, and tenants’ placement. Compliance and legal issues. Marketing your property.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 29, 2023

In this posting, we will follow the acts of contract negotiation and legal settlement when undeveloped land changes ownership. For a property that is listed with a real estate broker, the prospective purchaser should retain an experienced buyer's real estate broker to facilitate negotiations with the seller's broker.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

At the end of the holiday season, we start hearing the phrase repeatedly used in weight loss industry advertisements, “New Year, New You!” Department of the Interior also offer similar employment opportunities related to real estate collateral, appraisal policy, and appraisals. All that noise got me thinking.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

During closing, buyers sign several legal documents and pay additional fees, some of which are recurring costs like property tax. According to a study from ClosingCorp, a provider of residential real estate closing cost data and technology, 50% of buyers were “surprised” by how much they were charged at closing.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 19, 2022

Resolving the issues ahead of time is a smart and more legally-sound idea. Improve Your Marketing If you have a seller's inspection done, your real estate broker can advertise and market your home in a manner that you are putting forth your best efforts to convey a safe home.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Most building owners and multi-family real estate investors don’t realize that property management companies can completely relieve them of the day-to-day administration of property, prospects, and tenants. Whether you need legal assistance, help with tenant management, or building management, we are your go-to team.

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