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Opinion: There is a crucial need for real estate cybersecurity

Housing Wire

Real estate professionals handle a plethora of personal data from buyers and sellers, making them enticing targets for cyber threats. The importance of cybersecurity training An informed and vigilant team is key to combating cyber threats effectively.

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Why Homie shows alternative models matter in real estate

Housing Wire

As someone who is invested in this industry, I see this development not as a failure of one company, but as a testament to the ongoing evolution and diversification within the real estate industry. I pondered how they could offer the assistance that buyers and sellers required at such competitive rates.

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The Real Brokerage settles Umpa commission lawsuit for $9.25M

Housing Wire

Filed in late 2023 in Missouri by Daniel Umpa, a Maryland home seller, the Umpa suit , like the other commission lawsuits, accuses real estate industry players, including Real, of conspiring to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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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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Compass misses free cash-flow goal but remains optimistic

Housing Wire

He noted that the company has implemented its “largest training program” ever, which saw 20,000 agents go through training on buyer representation agreements. Despite this assertion, Reffkin was happy to field questions about the firm’s use of buyer agency agreements during the question and answer portion of the call.

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7 Common Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid During a Real Estate Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

Homeowners, Don’t Make These Appraisal Mistakes When Selling Your Home As a real estate appraiser, I have seen many mistakes that sellers make during the appraisal process. In this blog post, I will discuss some of the most common mistakes sellers should avoid during a real estate appraisal.

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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.

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