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Wells Fargo pays $96M to settle LO comp lawsuit

Housing Wire

million to more than 5,300 home mortgage consultants to resolve a pair of class-action legal claims that allege wage-and-hour violations in California, according to the settlement agreement in federal court. Wells Fargo agreed to pay $95.7 The deal will provide $62.8

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

Having to be somebody’s confidant, go to open houses and advise on the real estate part would be ”tough,” he said. He did an open house on Sunday and had 70 people come through, but many were not prequalified yet. But experts believe that there are legal uncertainties and potential sham arrangements. ”If

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Support & Training Choosing a broker that provides all the support you’ll need as a new agent is integral, so look for a brokerage that offers comprehensive new agent training and mentorship programs. When considering a brokerage, find out if it is going to promote your open houses and new listings.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Includes AZ Legal Updates, AZ Disclosures, Exploring Fair & Affordable Housing, Managing Risk in Real Estate Business CE Sales Package with Ethics: Required 24 hrs of coursework. Includes Agency Law, Contract Law, Commissioner’s Standards, Disclosure, Fair Housing, Legal Issues & General.

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

Raleigh Realty

And while that may be enticing, there are many other costs and legal repercussions that are associated with selling a home that will be the full responsibility of the seller if a real estate agent is not involved. Real estate agents have access to various comparative tools and have been trained on how to do this specialized research.

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Agents Divulge Which Aspects of Real Estate They Want To Learn More About

McKissock

Virtual open houses and videos. Legal protections. Additionally, you can build skills to advance your career with our real estate coaching and training. Rental investment management. Getting more clients. Pricing strategy. Professional designations. How to join organizations. Working with veterans. Mortgage basics.

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Commercial Real Estate Agent vs Broker vs Realtor: What’s The Difference?

The Robert Weiler Company

While commercial agents are trained and capable of working for a client in either position, it’s considered a conflict of interest for an agent to act as the buying and selling agent for one transaction; however, the practice is legal in some states. These professionals represent the property seller.