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Brokers prepare for changes after Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit verdict

Housing Wire

Pearson also has concerns about what this will now mean for how she and her agents handle client meetings or how to word things on open house fliers. “I I am working with an attorney to figure out how we are going to talk to people that come into open houses and what language we use on open house fliers,” Pearson said.

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Why there are so few real estate agents of color

Housing Wire

Sudi Hernandez of Cloud 9 Real Estate Group loses leads when a client hears her Cuban accent. James Dunn of eXp Realty surprised a client with his answer to their question, “You’re white, right?”. Amy Kong of Trust Real Estate hosts open houses where people ask, “Where is the agent?”.

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‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement

Housing Wire

During a virtual open house hosted by Keller Williams to answer agent and broker questions about the settlements in the commission lawsuits , the overwhelming message was for real estate professionals to focus on what they can control. Don’t panic. The executives said they received more than 150 questions.

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

At the close of 2019, the National Association of Realtors had 1.4 The pandemic forced many to take online classes, limited in-person interaction with clients and deprived them of the opportunity to observe their mentors and brokers in action. My clients went in $10,000 over asking and they probably were not even in the top three.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. What is the average price of sold homes in your area?

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Patricia Kosiba Named Lamacchia Realty’s Employee of the Month – July 2023

Lamacchia Realty

Behind the incredible REALTORS® of Lamacchia Realty is a team of over 75 staff members that work tirelessly to support, propel, and operate the independently owned brokerage. Lamacchia Realty views its staff members in the highest regard, fostering the values the full service, value-based brokerage prides itself on.

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Gerry Bourgeois Promoted to Senior Advisor to CEO and COO

Lamacchia Realty

This comes roughly a year and a half after Gerry joined the Lamacchia Realty management team. Gerry initially joined Lamacchia Realty as a REALTOR ® in early 2019. Gerry spent over 30 years as a REALTOR ® and closed more than 1,350 transactions over the course of his career. Furnished: How it Impacts Open Houses.

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