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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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Gary Keller, Bob Goldberg, Gino Blefari depositions on commissions shared with the jury

Housing Wire

According to Ketchmark, the home sellers paid an average of $6,700 to the buyer’s agent in the transactions, adding up to $1.78 Ketchmark also brought up Keller’s book “The Millionaire Real Estate Agent,” which discusses the ‘co-opetition’ model that has evolved among rival brokerages. billion in damages. And I say average.”

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5 steps to succeed as a real estate agent in a down market 

Housing Wire

Share your insights about it on your stories or your statuses, offer tips for buyers and sellers and showcase your expertise. Right now, I’m on the train of sending one email a week to prospective clients. We’ve got to attend industry conferences, take courses and read books and articles related to real estate.

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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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10 Types of Non-Lending Appraisal Work to Pursue this Year

McKissock

” “Being able to provide an ANSI compliant sketch and opinion of value is very important to any seller or agent/broker. Training work may include consulting, teaching, writing appraisal courses, mentoring, etc. .” We do that. In fast markets, listings that linger sell below market.

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

When they said they were starting exams again, I hopped on it and managed to book a slot for two weeks after they opened up,” Hunt said. “I 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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Opinion: Does your title M&A strategy add up?

Housing Wire

Know thy buyer (or seller). Similarly, if you’re making the acquisition, your seller’s motivation should also inform your strategy. The seller who’s simply looking for a payday and who indicates little motivation to help you transition is also signaling to you that the transition may be a little bumpier. Know thyself.

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