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Can NAR keep real estate agents safe and sound? The Download

Inman

Each week on The Download, Christy Murdock takes a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week to give you what you’ll need to meet Monday head-on. This week: NAR’s latest Realtor safety proposal and resources for taking better care of yourself IRL and online.

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California Association of Realtors makes Zillow’s dotloop accessible to agents

Housing Wire

The California Association of Realtors on Monday made its standard forms directly integrated and available on the dotloop platform. Through this integration, CAR agents who use dotloop will no longer need to download and upload forms manually. Dotloop’s platform currently supports more than 7,000 brokerages across the U.S.

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All parties have settled the Sitzer/Burnett suit, so what’s next?

Housing Wire

Just six months ago, when a Missouri jury found HomeServices of America, Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions , the industry’s path forward was very murky. 16 to implement these changes. 16 to implement these changes.

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11 real estate events & conferences to help you thrive in 2024

Housing Wire

Here’s a look at 11 real estate conferences and events that should be on your radar this year. Summary The Gathering by HousingWire Realtors® Legislative Meetings 2024 New York Real Estate Forum Buffini and Company Mastermind Summit Tom Ferry’s Success Summit RE!imagine Link to register 2. Link to register 8.

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How Real Estate Agents Can Help Home Buyers Navigate Emotional Decisions

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As of 2020, a whopping 88% of home buyers relied on the help of a real estate agent to get them through the process. This trend has been on the rise since 2001 when only 69% of buyers used a real estate agent. . As the real estate agent, it’s your job to assuage these fears.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

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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How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps

Housing Wire

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?