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RE/MAX to lean on high agent productivity during turbulent times

Housing Wire

The key difference between our business model and that of many of our peers is that our model incentivizes agents to help buyers and sellers reach their housing goals, while some other models have incentivized their agents to recruit other agents, many of whom are not productive.”

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Majority of recent homebuyers have regrets: survey

Housing Wire

More than 80% of recent buyers asked for at least one seller concession. Importantly, however, 65% of these recent buyers also reported making at least one concession to the seller, indicative of the seller’s market that exists in many parts of the country.

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Chris Rochon Joins Business Development Team

Lamacchia Realty

After spending over a year as a REALTOR with Lamacchia Realty, Chris Rochon has made the exciting jump to the Business Development team. Chris served buyers and sellers in the Greater Merrimack Valley area during his time as a REALTOR. He always loved working with people, getting to know the other REALTORS just as well as his clients.

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47-year-old Florida indie brokerage joins RE/MAX

Housing Wire

It’s very difficult to be an unaffiliated brokerage right now and compete with franchises who offer technology and training. RE/MAX’s toolbox is so impressive; joining RE/MAX for agent development, education, technology and marketing is going to benefit our agents and their clients in a big way.”

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5 activities real estate agents should do every morning

Housing Wire

The past year and a half, with its rising mortgage rates , low inventory, and economic uncertainty, has been a challenge for real estate pros, not to mention the buyers and sellers they serve. Attend training workshops, webinars, and conferences to acquire new skills and knowledge that can help you stay ahead of the competition.

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‘Fraudsters gotta eat too:’ The title industry navigates an uptick in fraud

Housing Wire

What it means is there is a higher percentage of potential fraud per file,” Elizabeth Berg, the vice president for education and training at FNF Family of Companies , told attendees of the American Land Title Association’s ALTA One conference on Thursday. Fewer homebuying transactions means less fraud , right? “No!

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Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about

Housing Wire

1 With over 12,000 Americans turning 65 every day in 2024, this burgeoning market will undoubtedly continue to bring more buyers and sellers to the table over the next decade. Recently, Interested Party Contributions (or seller concessions) have been allowed with HECM for Purchase loans. Yet staggeringly few are aware of its existence.

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