Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Getting referrals and cozying up to the sell side Mike Kortas, CEO at NEXA Mortgage , sent a clear message to the over 2,300 mortgage LOs at his mortgage brokerage: “Keep your eyes open, keep your ears open, listen for opportunities that are going to present themselves, and be ready to assist more buyers.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A judgment as a matter of law is permissible if there is no legally sufficient basis for a reasonable jury to find for the nonmoving party (in this instance, the plaintiffs) on the issue. Warner claimed that Blefari’s statements were not a rule for agents to follow, but an example of what Blefari would do.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams and HomeServices of America , have asked judge Andrea Wood to rule on the suit based on the evidence that has been presented during the discovery period of the proceedings. After almost five years of litigation, it is clear that Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Jessica Edgerton , chief legal officer at LeadingRE , was also caught off guard by the timing of everything. “I We’ve really been laying out the road map for value propositions and creating plans for value proposition presentations. That is another source of real concern,” Edgerton said. More off-MLS listings?

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McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

Real estate transactions are similar to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. One of the main responsibilities of a real estate agent is to effectively organize all the competing interests of a transaction (or pieces of the jigsaw puzzle). Setting and Managing Client Expectations for Your Real Estate Transactions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The lawsuit accuses its 29 defendants of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. In the absence of NAR’s Mandatory Offer of Compensation Rule, the expense of buyer broker commissions would be incurred by the clients (homebuyers),” the filing states. 13, 2019, to the present.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

District Court for Northern California, accusing the real estate industry of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. 8, 2019, and the present. A home seller plaintiff in California filed an antitrust lawsuit on Friday in U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. That partnership is everything,” Amy Breach, a Seattle-based Keller Williams agent, told HousingWire in late 2022. Attorneys, Realtors and clients are a big part of our repeat business.”

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Real estate risk management is an important concern for agents. Real estate agents are commonly sued for breaching their duty to act in the best interests of their client. Here’s an overview of Articles 1–13: Article 1 requires Realtors® “to protect and promote the interests of their client.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Just hours after securing a victory for his home seller clients in the landmark Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit, Michael Ketchmark, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs, filed another class action antitrust lawsuit against some of the real estate industry’s biggest players, in U.S. District Court for Western Missouri.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Each year RealTrends releases its list of the highest performing real estate agents in the country, and, like clockwork, Ben Caballero of Dallas-based HomesUSA tops the list. And are these numbers for real? Caballero is like any real estate listing agent, on the hunt for clients. Ben Caballero.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2022

Presented by: Axis Technical Group. The new mortgage brokerage is set up as a separate operation from Radius’ real estate brokerage, Kasle stressed, “so with the corporate structure, there is a clear delineation.” The goal is to build and amplify the affiliated agents’ own brands, Kasle explained.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The technology enables quick and accurate floor plan calculations, which are crucial for various aspects of the real estate industry, including property valuations, marketing materials, and legal documentation. Type in “real estate agents in (city/state)” and click join. Join as many and see the results!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Plaintiffs in Florida and Pennsylvania filed lawsuits on Monday, accusing real estate industry players of allegedly colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. 4, 2019 and the present. More home sellers on the East Coast are getting in on the commission lawsuit action.

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CA Realty Training

JUNE 28, 2021

Explain to your sellers how their property should be presentable for their prospects. . Remember to work from the place of helping your client. A clean house attracts prospective clients. Other Real Estate Agents. This way, you’re already selling the property to other agents as well as their sphere. .

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But what makes Redfin different – what makes it radically, transformatively different – is that it classifies real estate agents as employees. These employee agents are exceedingly more productive than the average independent contractor agent. Redfin was an amazing place to start my real estate career.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

The founder of forsalebyowner.com used a Real Estate Agent to sell his home after trying to sell it himself and failing to do so - imagine that. There are pros and cons to going the for sale by owner route, but it is strongly advised to work with a trusted real estate agent throughout the process.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Presented by: Motto Mortgage. Know your customer in order to deliver real value. Trying to innovate using an end-around will likely not only fail in the long run, but it may also land you in legal hot water. At this point, you need clients. Solve for adoption. How do you get them? Check your revenue model.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

” Other popular answers included, ‘implementing buyer representation agreements,” “full disclosure of client options,” and “more training on our value proposition.” “You must train all of your agents as to how you’re going to get compensated,” said Murray.

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McKissock

AUGUST 5, 2020

A 2016 Florida Realtors® forum asked: “Can a Realtor® advertise his/her home for sale as a FSBO with no intention of actually selling, but to only attract buyers for the agent’s services?” Earlier this year, a FSBO seller posted on Zillow’s forum, “REALTOR® says she will not bring clients to my FSBO,” which got 22 comments.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Train future appraisers, collateral underwriters, AMC staff, real estate agents, and others in real estate appraisal. The training work may include consulting, teaching, blogging, writing appraisal courses, webinar presentation, mentoring, or anything else that interests you in this capacity.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Real estate agents in New York City — and across the country — are cheering for Florance. The information they gathered from taking pictures of buildings and developing relationships with commercial real estate agents led to a role in facilitating transactions, Florance said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Through consistent and strategic prospecting, agents can create a steady flow of leads, ensuring continuous business opportunities. The objective is to build relationships, understand the needs of potential clients, and position yourself as a go-to resource when they are ready to buy or sell real estate.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Courthouse that the future of real estate agent commissions could potentially be decided. “I He said that now those fields are fixed in place and there is no way to make them invisible to clients. Stella also noted that he has seen more buyers’ agents use buyer broker agreements. I just don’t see it,” he said. “As

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

Indemnification Clauses: What Appraisers Should Know Excerpts: When adding an appraiser to their appraisal panel, a lender or an appraisal management company (AMC) will present the appraiser a 5-15 page long “Appraisal Services Agreement” or “Appraiser Engagement Agreement” for the appraiser’s signature.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

So, when we look at all of the data above, here are our main predictions (legal disclaimers below: these are simply our opinions, and we don’t have a crystal ball): Specific neighborhoods with above average income, zoned to good schools that have historically been good stores of wealth will perform very well. I May Need To Sell.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Mortgage lenders are legally required to abstain from discriminating against a borrower on the basis of sex, religion, race, marital status, disability, age, national origin, or use of public assistance. Your mortgage lender is legally required to send you the appraisal report and cannot withhold it from you.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A major source of frustration for appraisers is the realization that clients do not have to follow USPAP. The ethical and performance requirements of USPAP apply only to appraisers, not to clients. Educate your appraisal clients. I have lost many clients over the years because I was ethical. Appraisal Business Tips .

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Quicken Loans

APRIL 7, 2021

Your roles as a finder, negotiator and amateur psychologist for your clients are really going to come in handy right now. Of course, this will be heavily dependent on the client and their work situation. Present sales were down 3 points, coming in at 87. We hope this will help you share some valuable insights for your clients.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ask the average real estate agent or broker in America if they believe the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and brokerages are likely to win the bombshell Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case on appeal. But in the end, the people most affected by this legal limbo are the millions of agents and brokers themselves.

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Quicken Loans

JULY 8, 2021

Each of the components was also down 2 points with present sales coming in at 86, sales over the next 6 months settling at 79 and traffic of potential buyers going through homes at 71. You’ll want to be patient with your clients. If your clients are ready, encourage them to take advantage. Housing Market Index. New Home Sales.

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Quicken Loans

MAY 11, 2021

If you’re a buyer’s agent at this point, it’s important to have patience with your clients and do your best to keep them in a positive frame of mind. Meanwhile, if you’re the listing agent, there’s maybe never been a better time. Of particular notice to real estate agents is the fact that shelter prices were up 0.3%

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Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

So there’s this real estate agent, right? But what’s really new is the fact that back in the day, it was a product for Fortune 500 corporations that essentially send their project managers to New York City to work in a client’s office for two months, and they’re willing to pay 300% premium for that.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Quicken Loans Mortgage Services is proud to partner with a diverse set of brokers, which broadens the pool of potential clients they serve together. Presented by: Quicken Loans Mortgage Solutions. Now is the time to double down on diversity and inclusion efforts.

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