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“Greetings from Missouri!” Millions are finding commission lawsuit postcards in the mail. Agents say it’s an opportunity

Housing Wire

The firm was appointed as the designated settlement administrator for the suit in 2022, over a year prior to any settlement agreements being reached. It is further exasperating the negative stereotype some people have of Realtors. But overall, not much communication from Realtor groups. she asked. “It

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Real Estate Exchange files antitrust suit against Zillow, NAR

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Trulia and the National Association of Realtors are also named in the suit. Zillow now has brokerage licenses in all 50 states , which has allowed it to transition from being a listing distribution partner to a member of NAR and local Realtor associations, giving the company access to Internet Data Exchange (IDX) feeds.

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Agents harness the power of social media to generate leads

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I told everyone ‘Hey, I’m a brand new agent and I’m learning this as I go and I’m going to take you guys on the ride to see what it takes to be a Realtor.’ If you look at our Instagram right now though, it is probably mostly listings, so we actually need to get better at that.

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Home Search Strategies for 2022

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Some agents even have an "ABR" designation (Accredited Buyer's Representative) from the National Association of Realtors. This will ensure you don't miss out on the actual day's new listings. Also, it is not uncommon for buyers to find new listings on the internet before their agents do.

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Finding a "Buyer's Agent"

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In fact, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) offers a designation real estate agents can earn for working specifically with buyers. Accredited Buyer's Representative® The National Association of Realtors® offers a designation called an Accredited Buyers Representative®, or ABR®.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

Housing Wire

According to a 2022 tech survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR), a growing number of real estate agents attest to social media’s positive impact on their business. Be sure to label on the photo or video that your post is a new listing, as people may miss the caption while scrolling.

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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

Housing Wire

Instead of generic design templates, LCA Marketing Center’s templates are designed for agents, by agents. The app allows you to quickly choose and edit design templates for social media, flyers, postcards, and even signs and business cards — all from your phone.