Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Lamacchia Realty , a full-service real estate brokerage firm licensed in six states, acquired the Seekonk, Massachusetts-based brokerage, Keystone Property Group , the company announced on Monday. Meanwhile, Anthony Lamacchia, broker/owner of Lamacchia Realty also welcomed Hedrick and her agents to the brokerage. “I

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As the commission lawsuits heat up, real estate brokers are gearing up to add buyer representation agreements and training, cut costs and hone value propositions, according to RealTrends Q4 2023 BrokerPulse survey. Only 1% of respondents say they are restructuring their compensation model. It ranked No.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A friend of mine is a successful real estate professional in a competitive market. We often discuss changing housing market conditions, and the pressure real estate agents are under to stay relevant in the wake of increased competition. How have things changed on a brokerage level? Can you replicate it?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In today’s RealTrending Pritesh Damani , CTO for The Real Brokerage , shares how his team developed Leo, an AI assistant for teams and brokers. More than that, he discusses potential uses for brokerage leaders in streamlining business and recruiting. There are gimmicks and then there are some real use cases.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

With its supercharged growth over the past two years, it is no surprise that The Real Brokerage topped the 2024 RealTrends 500 Top Movers list for both transaction side count and sales volume. In 2023, Real recorded 48,905 sides, up 14,721 sides from 2022, and a sales volume of $21.2 Real posted a net loss of $27.2

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The allure of the name recognition of large national brands is causing many independent brokerages to affiliate as mortgage rates rise and housing inventory remains low. The brokerage, which was founded in 1976 by Gene Boone, will now be known as RE/MAX Foxfire.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Homelendia Mortgage LLC, a Florida-based mortgage brokerage franchisor, launched its mortgage brokerage franchises this week, offering individual unit and regional opportunities to qualified individuals, teams, brokerages and loan originators. That changes now,” Homelendia CEO Frank Chimento said in a press release.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One of the passions that has spanned my career in its entirety is creating exceptional experiences — for agents and their clients, our brokerage staff and anyone who interacts with our brand. At The Agency, we have a unique position as both a real estate brand and a lifestyle brand. Hint: think about technology here.)

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Wondering how to get a real estate license in Ohio in 2024? Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. How long does it take to get a real estate license in Ohio?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Many Massachusetts real estate schools offer online courses. After completing an approved course of study, you’ll be able to sit the state real estate exam. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A common thought among brokers revolves around the idea that if your gross commission income or office size is not increasing, you’re not successfully growing your brokerage. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average tenure of an agent with a brokerage is six years.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Homeowners do not experience the exponential power of appreciation nor capital gains, meaning real estate is not the same long-term, wealth-building investment vehicle for everyone. Her office later had an infraction by the real estate commission and had to take extensive training on fair housing (surprise, surprise).

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2024

Agents are the lifeblood of real estate brokerages. Recruiting and retaining high-performing agents remains a critical challenge for brokerages, especially in the environment created by the National Association of Realtors ’ recent $418 million settlement in a litany of agent commission lawsuits.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Tom Cronkright, co-founder and executive chairman of CertifID and CEO of Sun Title , to talk about battling the latest frauds and scams as bad actors leverage a new arsenal of tech tools to wreak havoc on buyers and sellers of real estate. And the seller net proceeds continue to be a target.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. 1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ready to begin a flexible, fulfilling career in real estate in the Sunshine state? We’ll help you find the best real estate schools in Florida to complete the required 63 hours of study. We’ve thoroughly researched countless online real estate schools in Florida. out of 5. out of 5. out of 5.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

From Bethesda and Towson to Havre de Grace and Silver Spring, it’s now easier than ever to complete the required 60 hours of real estate prelicensing classes from the comfort of your own home in Maryland. The CE Shop Best real estate school in Maryland for a flexible schedule Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

We caught up with Emily Kettenburg , a seasoned coach with Tom Ferry , at the Tom Ferry Success Summit in Dallas where she shared her insights on the current trends and challenges in the real estate brokerage world. “Their 30-day, 60-day, 90-day new agent training super important,” she says. The solution?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2023

The first thing we go through when I work with real estate brokerages — whether it’s in helping them to streamline their technology or to prepare for sale — is their financials. That might mean sitting through some training videos. And, one thing that I always spot in these financials is excess spending.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Consumers have flipped the script on lenders and real estate agents when it comes to the home-buying process. Ninety percent of consumers start their home search online and many get prequalified for financing before they even reach out to a real estate agent. JMG, which was recognized by Real Trends in 2021 as the No.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

Austin-based real estate technology firm OJO is acquiring The LEAD Syndicate , a leverage platform for real estate professionals, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Now more than ever real estate agents and brokerages need a trusted ally so they can get back to basics and do what they do best.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Real estate brokers need to be able to target these clients effectively, so they can close deals quickly. Many real estate professionals discount the seller lead. But real estate seller leads are important because they represent commodities for brokers. Buyside works as a solution to this problem.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

A full one-third of the compensation paid to non-controlling shareholder real estate CEOs is variable, according to the 2021 RealTrends Brokerage Compensation Report. Non-controlling CEOs are getting bonuses based on brokerage profitability.”. That’s true in many of the leadership positions at a brokerage today.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Chris Lim is stepping down as president of Christie’s International Real Estate , according to an announcement on Tuesday. The brokerage noted that Lim will remain at Christie’s as a senior advisor and global brand ambassador, working to expand the relationship between the real estate business and the auction house, among other duties.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Sarah Wheeler: Let’s talk about your background, because you have both technology and real estate experience. Shayan Hamidi: I studied computer science, economics and math and my background is technology. I have founded several startups, but my previous startup in Canada was a tech company in real estate.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2020

Brokerage giants RE/MAX and Keller Williams announced second-quarter numbers Friday, reflecting a business environment that had its share of ups and downs as a result of COVID-19. Keller Williams gave credit to its quick technology shifts during the pandemic to keep business going. RE/MAX reported total revenue in Q2 of $52.2

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Although Compass failed to achieve its much publicized goal of being free cash-flow positive in 2023, brokerage executives were still positive about the company’s performance over the past year. Eventually the real estate market will get to more levels of transactions in the mid-cycle.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Some 15 years ago, real estate agents had only a few choices when deciding which real estate business model to choose. Because of that, and several other reasons, gross margins for real estate brokerage firms are declining with no real end in sight. Today, the choices are abundant.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Real estate commissions are under the microscope. With the scrutiny of The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission and multiple lawsuits concerning how buyers’ brokers get paid, many brokers say it feels like an all-out war on the real estate industry. Judge Stephen R. Bough of U.S.

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CA Realty Training

JUNE 21, 2021

How to Change Real Estate Brokerages. Are you thinking about switching brokerages? Switching brokerages is not unusual in the real estate industry. Steps to Change Real Estate Brokerages. Steps to Change Real Estate Brokerages. Call new brokerages.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The nation’s third largest MLS, with over 70,000 agents in Florida and Puerto Rico, Stellar MLS announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Remine and MoxiWorks to launch a new platform for real estate professionals. and Canada. The new platform will be available in both a desktop format and as a mobile application.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Alipour gushed about Redfin’s training program, and she accessed maternity leave benefits other agents lack. Redfin is a publicly traded company, a nationally recognized listings website and one of the biggest brokerages in the country. Some agents, like ones at RE/MAX , even pay the brokerage fees for office space and marketing tools.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The data are sobering: The Agent Movement Index , the number of experienced Realtors switching brokerages each month, was at its lowest level since 2016. The number of agents switching brokerages is ticking upward and markets are stabilizing across the country. If you want to learn how to recruit agents, now is the time.

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Inman

JANUARY 10, 2023

In the newly established role, Anne Colvin, formerly of Luxury Presence, will manage the brand's execution of its service offerings, such as its technology, marketing, coaching and training.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

DS: The growth of the channel has been significant, especially in terms of technology. UWM is focused and committed to building custom technology specifically for independent mortgage brokers. For this reason, we’ve seen a lot of retail LOs make the transition over to the wholesale channel by joining a mortgage brokerage.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

According to the annoucment, King, who has been with Keller Williams since 2001, will continue as a training and coaching leader for Keller Williams’ Franchise Systems Orientation and will continue his work updating the Team Leader and Keller Williams experiences.

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