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Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

Housing Wire

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 Compass has the best value proposition for buyers of any brokerage firm,” Reffkin said.

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Motto sues UMortgage for ‘tortious interference’ in franchise contract

Housing Wire

Denver-based brokerage franchise Motto Mortgage , owned by RE/MAX , has accused broker shop UMortgage of “tortious interference” in its contract with a former franchisee called TRB Solutions, whose controlling member was Breon Price, the top-producing loan officer. According to a lawsuit filed in March in a U.S

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Industry reacts to Redfin-NAR split: ‘It’s a crack in the wall’

Housing Wire

We started this process back in June when I resigned our NAR board seat, which are appointed to the top 50 brokerages in the country,” Rath told HousingWire in an interview Tuesday. model of local MLS broker marketplaces has long been — and still is — considered the best value in the world.

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RE/MAX settles buyer broker commission lawsuits for $55 million

Housing Wire

Yet another national real estate brokerage firm has reached a settlement agreement in two of the major class action antitrust lawsuits facing the real estate industry. In fact, the U.S. We look forward to arguing our case in court.”

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4 Best real estate schools in Maryland (MD) for 2024

Housing Wire

Kaplan Real Estate Education Best real estate school in Maryland for the best value Overall Rating: 4.4 Find a sponsoring brokerage. Prelicensing course exams must be passed with a minimum of 70% and may be taken a maximum of two times. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 Pass the course final exam in the presence of a proctor.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

Andrew Fortune | GreatColoradoHomes.com Colorado Springs, CO Looking back, I wish I would have trusted my instincts, rather than listening to everything my brokerage was teaching me. The problem with many brokerages is that they only teach the “tried and true” methods of getting new business. is really insightful.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

[His/Her/Their] understanding of the local market dynamics, combined with [his/her/their] involvement in community initiatives, empowers clients to make informed decisions, whether they are first-time buyers, seasoned investors, or looking to sell at the best value.