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Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for ‘judgment as a matter of law’ in Sitzer suit

Housing Wire

She said that HomeServices does not meddle in operations, give advice, or advise on commissions or how the brokerage approaches Realtor association membership. Ketchmark asked Warner if those statistics suggest that agents are practicing the messages they are receiving in their training. They were a place to start.”

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Are you prepping for worst-case commission lawsuit outcomes?

Housing Wire

Right now, the first suit to go to trial should be the Sitzer lawsuit (named after its lead plaintiff), which was scheduled to begin on February 21, 2023, but at the request of Anywhere (referred to as Realogy in all court filings), it has been postponed indefinitely, as reported by Real Estate Reporter Brooklee Han. Judge Stephen R.

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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. It is underutilized in the state of Missouri because agents and corporations like the defendants in this case are not training buyers to use those programs,” Ketchmark said.

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How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps

Housing Wire

3] [4] Step 2: Select a sponsoring real estate brokerage The state of Ohio requires anyone who wants to be licensed as a real estate agent to be sponsored by a brokerage before they take the licensing exam. Ready to find a real estate brokerage? Look for a broker who specializes in that niche.

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How to get a real estate license in California (CA) in 6 steps

Housing Wire

Check out our in-depth review of the best big brokerages to work with. Complete your state licensing application You’ve passed your real estate licensing exam and chosen a sponsoring brokerage. List your legal name on the application. See Fingerprint Requirements for additional details. What’s next?

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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.

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10 Surprising Benefits of a Real Estate License

CA Realty Training

Get career training that you can take anywhere in life. But, if you refer a client to an agent, you can get a cut of that agent’s commission check. Referral agents are real estate license owners who refer clients to other agents. That includes the physical well-being, legality, and usage of the property.