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Chuck E. Cheese, MLS listing books and the correct pronunciation of ‘Realtor’ were on the table during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate

Housing Wire

It devolved into a battle about historic facts, old-school MLS listing books, pronunciation corrections and even references to the kid-friendly restaurant chain Chuck E. Home sellers can do as they please, and if they don’t want to hire a Realtor, they don’t have to. Don’t require the seller to pay for it,” Ketchmark said.

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Top 8 Must-Read Negotiation Books for Real Estate Agents

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To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the eight best negotiation books for real estate agents. Top 8 Books to Sharpen Your Negotiation Skills. In this book, David Sally delivers the proven, clear, actionable insights you need to stay competitive in an ever-changing marketplace. By David Sally. By Chris Voss and Tahl Raz.

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Get more real estate buyer leads in 2024

Housing Wire

It’s perfect for agents, with helpful design and marketing tools tailored for real estate. The platform offers a mix of customizable templates and the option to upload your own designs. It’s known for stunning designs used by over 8,000 agents, offering customizable tools and full-service agency options.

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Loan-repurchase risk threatens future M&A deals

Housing Wire

In other words, independent mortgage banks (IMBs) acting as buyers in M&A deals are being asked to assume the future R&W liabilities for past loans sold to Fannie Mae by the seller should the seller, at some point, be unable to honor the terms of the contracts.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features three e-books and a course manual designed to help you retain essential real estate concepts and prepare for the state exam. Audio book, eBook, 1100+ practice questions, 24/7 on demand classes & Livestream online classes. 25 hrs livestream access. 40 hrs livestream access.

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Buying & selling in America’s largest retirement community

Housing Wire

45 Sidekicks; a club for senior citizens that collect comic books; the Happy Hour Quilters; a glass fusion art club; a scrapbooking club that meets only after 9 p.m.; The smaller homes, known as the Patio Villas, are priced around $180,000; the largest homes, known as the Designer Series, can go as high as $1 million.

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Pay later platforms: A superhero for the housing ecosystem? 

Housing Wire

The controversial author Christopher Booker suggested in a tome-length book, that all narratives belong to one of seven types. Despite the constant talk of innovation and disruption, new companies all hew to some variation of tried and tested business designs. It’s a sellers’ paradise in many cities.