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United Real Estate settles the commission lawsuits

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Dallas-based United Real Estate has joined the cohort of brokerage defendants who have settled the commission lawsuits. On Tuesday, United Real Estate announced that it had reached a nationwide settlement in the Gibson commission lawsuit. As part of the settlement, United will pay $3.7 million into a settlement fund.

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The ideal real estate agent schedule + 12 time management tips for success

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A real estate agent’s schedule should be flexible enough to deal with last-minute emergencies yet rigid enough to complete your mission-critical tasks. Time blocking, setting realistic goals and boundaries, and prioritizing your personal and family obligations are crucial for every real estate agent’s schedule.

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How to become a part-time real estate agent & get clients — fast

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Watch any of the glamorous pseudo-reality real estate shows on TV, and you might be tempted to become a part-time real estate agent. In my first few years in real estate, I regularly logged 50+ hour weeks. As a real estate coach, I hear this question all the time. The short answer is yes!

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Real estate investor optimism is rising: RCN Capital

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Real estate investor sentiment rose 16% from the prior quarter and 60% of surveyed investors view the current housing market more favorably than a year ago. Despite being more optimistic about the real estate market, 75% of fix-and-flippers think the U.S.

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You survived 2008, you can conquer 2024: Navigating a changing real estate landscape

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The real estate market has witnessed significant fluctuations over the years, and the accompanying challenges for real estate agents can offer valuable insights and opportunities. The aftermath of the 2008 crisis led to significant attrition among real estate agents. million in 2006 to about 999,000 by 2012.

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Christie’s International Real Estate welcomes new Brussels-based affiliate

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Christie’s International Real Estate Belgium is expanding its operation to Brussels, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Christie’s International Real Estate Belgium is a fast-growing company with incredible expertise that has made them a market leader in luxury real estate in Flanders,” Delcroix said in a statement.

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Propy, Parcl announce partnership to bring analytics to NFT real estate

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Other than an intriguing word salad, two real estate proptech startups believe it means very good things for property owners using nonfungible tokens (NFTs). With its valuation and analytics tools, the hope is for Propy to bring more real estate markets onto its blockchain.