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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. Don’t panic. The executives said they received more than 150 questions.

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

These rookies were thrust into the most extreme seller’s markets in history, where they had to learn on the fly how to write an offer, pitch a potential seller, and generate leads. Then the second thing is with the prices of the market so high, there is this idea that you can be really successful in real estate.

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Price Adjustments and the 2023 Market

Lamacchia Realty

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2023 MARKET In March 2022, it was clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where it was assumed that rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. Fewer sellers need to adjust their price because, again, it’s a seller’s market.

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Gerry Bourgeois Promoted to Senior Advisor to CEO and COO

Lamacchia Realty

This comes roughly a year and a half after Gerry joined the Lamacchia Realty management team. Gerry initially joined Lamacchia Realty as a REALTOR ® in early 2019. Gerry is an absolute wealth of knowledge who is more obsessed with real estate, the economy, and improving things at Lamacchia Realty than most people I have met.

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Bringing the real estate transaction to the end zone

Housing Wire

Terrence Murphy From the end zone to luxury open houses, Terrence Murphy is proof that an entrepreneurial spirit is the key to success in nearly everything. He leads TM5 Properties , powered by eXp Realty, which has won the Inc. He leads TM5 Properties , powered by eXp Realty, which has won the Inc. 5000 several times.

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Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market

Lamacchia Realty

In early March it was becoming clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. By creating demand with accurate pricing and aggressive marketing. And if their home is placed on the market with a high list price?

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Freedom Trail Realty School Best real estate schools in MA for career support Overall Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5.