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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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‘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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Empowering Investors With an Investor-Friendly Brokerage

Listing Spark

Real estate investors operate differently than conventional buyers and sellers, especially to get the 26.9% As you gain experience in the industry, you learn that you might not need the comprehensive support of an in-person real estate agent. Instead, investor-friendly brokerages are a better fit for your goals.

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9 Takeaways: What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

Raleigh Realty

My first transaction as a Real Estate Agent was as a dual agent representing both the buyer and the seller. What is Dual Agency in Real Estate? Dual agency is when a real estate agent works with the buyer and the seller on the same transaction simultaneously.

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Home Listing Tips that Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know

CA Realty Training

Other Real Estate Agents. If you are working with a brokerage, advertise there. This way, you’re already selling the property to other agents as well as their sphere. . You have to keep the communication open with you and your sellers. As their listing agent, it is your job to be transparent.

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

Raleigh Realty

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. There are pros and cons to going the for sale by owner route, but it is strongly advised to work with a trusted real estate agent throughout the process.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.