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Chuck E. Cheese, MLS listing books and the correct pronunciation of ‘Realtor’ were on the table during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate

Housing Wire

It devolved into a battle about historic facts, old-school MLS listing books, pronunciation corrections and even references to the kid-friendly restaurant chain Chuck E. It dehumanizes Realtors and turns us into money-making machines.” He also said that the idea that agents and MLSs are colluding is “ridiculous.”

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New Georgia copycat commission lawsuit names Atlanta-area firms

Housing Wire

On Wednesday, home seller plaintiffs in northern Georgia filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit accusing real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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Moehrl commission lawsuit defendants file motion for summary judgement

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams and HomeServices of America , have asked judge Andrea Wood to rule on the suit based on the evidence that has been presented during the discovery period of the proceedings. After almost five years of litigation, it is clear that Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

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Are Real Estate Agents in GA Fiduciaries?

Hank Miller Team

Here’s a fun fact, real estate agents in GA have no fiduciary responsibility to their client or customer. Being a fiduciary thus requires being bound both legally and ethically to act in the other's best interests. Are Real Estate Agents in GA Fiduciaries? Some may ask, “what does that mean”?

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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?

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As commission lawsuits mount, personal injury lawyers see an opportunity

Housing Wire

12 edition of his NotoriousROB email newsletter in reference to personal injury lawyers. Several local Realtor Associations were also named, which is different than the earlier suits. It will be: ‘Have you or a loved one closed on a house in the last five years and used a real estate agent?

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Top of the list: An interview with Ben Caballero

Housing Wire

Each year RealTrends releases its list of the highest performing real estate agents in the country, and, like clockwork, Ben Caballero of Dallas-based HomesUSA tops the list. And are these numbers for real? What builders don’t need is a realtor to list their homes in a traditional way. Ben Caballero.

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