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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Hopeful their initial offer might be accepted or that they might beat out other potential buyers. More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” However, the settlement process varies from client to client, location to location.

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Opinion: Real estate brokers are still buying and selling firms

Housing Wire

Rather than a multi-year average of EBITDA or Gross Margin as the basis for the value of a brokerage firm (or their related counterparts in mortgage, title, escrow, and property management), valuations now are based Trailing Twelve Months (TTM or LTM) results.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” However, the settlement process varies from client to client, location to location. Of course, HOAs and property managers are busy and have other priorities as well.

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Are you prepping for worst-case commission lawsuit outcomes?

Housing Wire

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. billion in commissions they paid to buyers’ agents in the past eight years.

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This Best Kept Secret Helps New Real Estate Agents Find Clients

McKissock

If you’re a real estate agent who would like to get your foot in the door with local clients , consider the long-term benefits of providing this service while you’re getting started. Many real estate professionals get business through referrals from past clients. Many renters need help almost as much as buyers.

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Opinion: Will AI usher in real estate’s “Model T” moment?

Housing Wire

Identifying an HOA and corresponding property management company then locating and properly processing HOA-related documentation such as bylaws, document fees and the like has long been a primarily manual task for title agents. Yes, the world of mortgage and real estate has come a long way in just a few short years.

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Agent vs. REALTOR®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

To the everyday buyer and seller , they may not think there is much of a difference between the two. By definition, a real estate agent is a sales professional licensed by their state to assist clients in buying, selling, or leasing properties. The Code of Ethics outlines how a REALTOR® must conduct business with all clients.