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

Housing Wire

JND Legal Administration is in charge of distributing the mailers, emails and press releases. While it is not uncommon for the parties themselves to handle settlement administration work, legal experts told HousingWire that due to the size and scope of these lawsuits it is not surprising that a third-party administrator was brought in.

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Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

Housing Wire

Lastly, Reffkin noted that since the Sitzer/Burnett jury verdict and the announcement of the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement in March, the industry has not seen any rapid changes in consumer behavior. “We

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Currently, there are about 154,113 Realtors ® in Texas, according to the National Association of Realtors. Lead Gen As a new agent, make it a priority to pick a brokerage that is committed to helping you with marketing and exposure. You’ll want to ask how the brokerage promotes agents’ listings too. link] FastExpert.com.

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Buyers Face Extreme Risks When Sellers Extend Their Stay

Will Springer Realtor

In a sellers’ market where new listings are scarce, owners are requesting time – days or weeks – to find their next residence and move. Attorneys can write language into the offer that may have more teeth than the standard rental agreement that a Realtor would include. Minefield, indeed! ———-.

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Investment Success: The Crucial Role of Brokerages for Investors

Listing Spark

Real estate brokerages facilitate property transactions in a legal, business, and insured capacity, and they provide resources to buyers, sellers, and agents under the brokerage’s umbrella. But there is one thing they offer that is hard to replicate: listing and marketing your property.

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12 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent

PennyMac

This does not mean that you should avoid new agents at all costs — just ask them a few more questions about their journey. Many of them have had great training and even specialized experience working for seasoned Realtors®. New agents can also often deliver high quality, personalized service as a result of having fewer clients.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

” Bough presided over a trial last year that ended in a $1.8B (yes, with a “B”) verdict against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). With the settlement, a wave of new listings hit the market in the past several weeks. As of this writing there are 15 homes on the market after 13 sales so far this year.

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