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‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement

Housing Wire

During a virtual open house hosted by Keller Williams to answer agent and broker questions about the settlements in the commission lawsuits , the overwhelming message was for real estate professionals to focus on what they can control. Cooperative compensation is still legal,” Papasan stressed. Don’t panic.

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9 Takeaways: What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

Raleigh Realty

My first transaction as a Real Estate Agent was as a dual agent representing both the buyer and the seller. What is Dual Agency in Real Estate? Dual agency is when a real estate agent works with the buyer and the seller on the same transaction simultaneously.

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Home Listing Tips that Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know

CA Realty Training

Other Real Estate Agents. This way, you’re already selling the property to other agents as well as their sphere. . You have to keep the communication open with you and your sellers. As their listing agent, it is your job to be transparent. For open houses, you want your sellers out of the house.

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

The founder of forsalebyowner.com used a Real Estate Agent to sell his home after trying to sell it himself and failing to do so - imagine that. There are pros and cons to going the for sale by owner route, but it is strongly advised to work with a trusted real estate agent throughout the process.

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%. according to the company.

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What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

CA Realty Training

Agency in real estate refers to who an agent represents in a transaction. That means the agent is either representing the buyer or the seller. In a dual agency, the real estate agent has an opportunity to represent both sides of the transaction. Legally, we know that this isn’t true.

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Hit list: Inside CoStar’s all-out war against Zillow

Housing Wire

Real estate agents in New York City — and across the country — are cheering for Florance. StreetEasy has been biting the hand that feeds it for too long,” said Frederick Peters, CEO of New York City brokerage Warburg Realty. StreetEasy, though, is loathed by many real estate agents.

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