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Zillow’s new AI tool aims to promote equality in housing

Housing Wire

Zillow announced the release of an open-source tool, the Fair Housing Classifier , on Tuesday as part of the company’s efforts to “promote responsible and unbiased behavior in real estate conversations powered by large language model (LLM) technology.“

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Zillow Intros Tool to Mitigate Bias in AI-Powered Conversations

Appraisal Buzz

Because many AI tools disregard fair housing requirements and, when deployed, can perpetuate bias, Zillow is releasing a Fair Housing Classifier that establishes guardrails to promote responsible and unbiased behavior in real estate conversations powered by large language model (LLM) technology.

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Amid legal uncertainty, MLSs explore cooperative compensation workarounds

Housing Wire

Though these policies have been put in place to avoid future antitrust lawsuits, legal experts who spoke to HousingWire said they might not be enough. But the policy may still present a legal issue, as it requires listing agents to make an offer compensation, even if that offer of compensation is in fact nothing ($0), law professors said.

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Crisis management in real estate: 8 tips for handling difficult situations

Housing Wire

Real estate transactions are rarely stress-free. This holds true for many of the most challenging situations in real estate. Legal disputes. Address other important items, including relevant contact information for support professionals, such as legal counsel, insurance providers and emergency services.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Best real estate continuing education schools for quick and easy license renewal in 2024

Housing Wire

Every 12 years, a cosmic thing happens, and agents in all 50 states come due for their real estate continuing education (CE) and licensing renewal. Maintaining your real estate license means taking continuing education courses to fulfill your state licensing board’s requirements, and doing so before your license expires.

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Yes, real estate agents need to protect trademark rights in your brand

Housing Wire

I am a big believer in developing a brand for your real estate business from Day One. The power of branding in real estate In the real estate world, there’s a prevailing belief that “You are the brand” as an agent. Without a federal trademark registration, you’ll have little to no legal recourse.