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Despite industry headwinds, Real believes it can continue growing agent count

Housing Wire

The coming changes that Poleg referenced are the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement. Under the Private Label programs, teams and independent brokerages can join Real, use all of the firm’s tools and resources, and maintain their own brand identity.

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NAR “sets the record straight” on commissions

Housing Wire

After months of plaintiffs’ lawyers in commission lawsuits claiming that the National Association of Realtors sets real estate agent commissions, the trade group finally decided to, in its words, “set the record straight.” The internet can be a tool, but it is not a replacement for the essential services agents who are Realtors provide. “The

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The Real Brokerage settles Umpa commission lawsuit for $9.25M

Housing Wire

In addition to the monetary award, Real has also agreed to implement business policy changes as part of the settlement, including “clarifications about the negotiability of commissions, prohibitions on claims that buyer agent services are free, and the inclusion of listing broker compensation offers in communications with clients.”

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Lynn Walsh, Top Producing REALTOR® Joins Lamacchia Realty

Lamacchia Realty

With Lynn comes local expertise of her hometown in Lunenburg where she has been the number one REALTOR since 2019, and all surrounding areas in north central Massachusetts. Needless to say, Lynn is highly experienced in her craft of working with buyers and sellers, and successfully helping them achieve their goals!

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Buydowns become key for buyers to beat the market

Housing Wire

The seller, who struggled to find a buyer in a cooled down housing market, agreed to deposit a lump sum payment into an escrow account at closing – ultimately saving Davis $6,900 in monthly payments in the first two years. It gives the buyer and seller the feeling of beating the mutual enemy, ‘the market,’ and gaming the system.”.

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Agent vs. REALTOR®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

AGENT VS. REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. To the everyday buyer and seller , they may not think there is much of a difference between the two. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is America’s largest trade association with over 1.5

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Emerson REALTORS of Auburn Joins Forces with Lamacchia Realty

Lamacchia Realty

We are pleased to announce that Emerson Realtors out of Auburn, Massachusetts have joined forces with Lamacchia Realty. Emerson Realtors was co-founded by Kevin Maher, a fifth generation REALTOR® whose career spanned an impressive 45 years. Prior to Emerson Realtors, he co-owned Century 21 Maher Real Estate in Auburn.