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Real estate commission dispute? Do this.

Housing Wire

Over the past year or so, we have seen an uptick in questions relating to commission disputes between brokers and their clients. A typical commission dispute arises when, after signing a listing agreement or buyer-broker agreement: A seller-client “cancels” a valid purchase contract. A seller-client cancels a listing.

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5 listing appointment mistakes to avoid

Housing Wire

Whether you’re presenting to a good friend, a referral client or a colder lead, there are some universal mistakes you must avoid if you want to take the listing. Don’t make the appointment all about you Always make it all about the client: their needs, motivation, time frame and priorities. Don’t invite conflict!

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Real estate firms may be on the hook for wire fraud losses: CertifID

Housing Wire

In an analysis of more than 100 real estate wire fraud cases, CertifID found that the most common wire fraud-related legal liability issues for real estate firms are negligence, breach of contract, deceptive business practices and breach of fiduciary duty.

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Opinion: Sitzer/Burnett decision presents an uncertain future for buyer agents

Housing Wire

Real estate agents are facing a contracting issue that could seriously upend the traditional housing landscape. In order to survive, buyer agents will need to show this value to buyers and be willing to have clients pay a set fee or a pre-negotiated percentage of the sale price to secure the business.

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Buyers are being picky — here’s how you can navigate it as a real estate agent

Housing Wire

While I hate to be the bearer of bad news, that era is almost most definitely drawing to a close. Well into January, we are already seeing properties go under contract in the first weekend with multiple offers. The changing tides Previously, buyers were able to look for over a month, as average days on market continued to climb.

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Client versus Intended User

Walitt Solutions

A student in my USPAP Update class recently asked me, “I know I can discuss the report with the client, but I’ve talked about the report with other intended users, too. individual, group, or entity) who engage an appraiser by employment or contract in a specific assignment, whether directly or through an agent.

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8 Things You’re Doing to Drive Away Real Estate Clients

McKissock

When a real estate client defects, it might not be something you are doing to drive away real estate clients. There could be any number of reasons why the client decides to look elsewhere. However, you must consider, at least a little, that something you did along the way caused the client to walk away.

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