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Brokers prepare for changes after Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit verdict

Housing Wire

Pearson also has concerns about what this will now mean for how she and her agents handle client meetings or how to word things on open house fliers. “I I am working with an attorney to figure out how we are going to talk to people that come into open houses and what language we use on open house fliers,” Pearson said.

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‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement

Housing Wire

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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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Getting referrals and cozying up to the sell side Mike Kortas, CEO at NEXA Mortgage , sent a clear message to the over 2,300 mortgage LOs at his mortgage brokerage: “Keep your eyes open, keep your ears open, listen for opportunities that are going to present themselves, and be ready to assist more buyers.

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Empowering Investors With an Investor-Friendly Brokerage

Listing Spark

Instead, investor-friendly brokerages are a better fit for your goals. Most important is a brokerage that’s built for investment deals , not one that only works with conventional homeowners. Learn more about why choosing the right investor-friendly brokerage is so important and what to look for when you start your search.

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9 Takeaways: What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

Raleigh Realty

Initially, the seller tried to sell his home by himself before soliciting my help and I was able to get it sold for him to one of my clients. Here’s a common scenario on when dual agency may occur: A real estate agent is hired to sell the home of a client named Mary. What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

And while that may be enticing, there are many other costs and legal repercussions that are associated with selling a home that will be the full responsibility of the seller if a real estate agent is not involved. That is a $35,000 swing for my client who asked if he could give us a bonus.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Requirements to get your real estate license in Texas Getting your real estate license in Texas comes down to fulfilling your qualifying education requirement, applying for your license, getting your background check, taking and passing the exam, and finding a sponsoring brokerage.