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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. Seller concessions is money that is being given by the seller directly to the buyer,” Papasan said.

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Why there are so few real estate agents of color

Housing Wire

James Dunn of eXp Realty surprised a client with his answer to their question, “You’re white, right?”. Amy Kong of Trust Real Estate hosts open houses where people ask, “Where is the agent?”. But they point to something more specific – homebuyers and sellers surprised to interact with a non-white real estate agent.

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

The cramming paid off and Hunt officially became a licensed real estate agent in March 2021, joining the Eureka-based brokerage, California Real Estate. 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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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Freedom Trail Realty School Best real estate schools in MA for career support Overall Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5.

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9 Takeaways: What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

Raleigh Realty

What is Dual Agency in Real Estate and Should you Avoid it Most buyers and sellers are familiar with how listing agents and buyer’s agents work which leads us to the question of what is dual agency in real estate? My first transaction as a Real Estate Agent was as a dual agent representing both the buyer and the seller.

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

Raleigh Realty

How to Sell a House By Owner (FSBO) Before selling your home for sale by owner, it's important to understand the pros and cons, what's involved, and what to expect throughout the process. This is buyers, let's take a look at sellers: In order to understand the pros and cons of selling by owner let's start with a quick story.