Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The first week of the much-anticipated Sitzer/Burn e tt class action buyer broker commission antitrust lawsuit concluded with the testimony of economic and legal experts. During his testimony, Alford said that NAR’s Participation Rule “is not designed to benefit home sellers.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2023

HomeServices continues defense testimony Once proceedings began on Thursday, Dave Stevens, the former head of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), was the first to take the witness stand, called by HomeServices. Stevens’ testimony focused on how changing the current commission structure would impact homebuyers. The D.A.N.G.E.R.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Testimony from the KW co-founder as well as President Marc King closed out week 2 of Sitzer/Burnett, with both leaders denying a conspiracy.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Wednesday afternoon’s proceedings at the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit trial continued with more testimony from HomeServices of America executives. In her testimony, Warner stated that, as a parent company, HomeServices is simply there to supplement the local franchisee with additional services.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

” Earlier in March, Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized during his semiannual monetary policy testimony that the central bank needed “just a bit more evidence” that inflation was on the right path before implementing its first rate cut since March 2020.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

During a grinding morning of testimony, CEO Bob Goldberg repeatedly said NAR doesn't weigh in on commissions, while emotions ran high in the afternoon.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You can then publish your real estate testimonials to your Reach150 profile, much like you would showcase reviews on your Zillow or Yelp profile. An Enterprise Plan is also available if you need enterprise branding and a consolidated testimonial website, geo-targeted ads, a branded marketing platform, and ad creation support.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The third day of the highly consequential Sitzer/Burnett class action buyer broker commission lawsuit included a deep dive into the training materials used by various brokerages and the testimony of three of the named plaintiffs. Wednesday’s proceedings also included the testimony of Hollee Ellis, the first plaintiff to take the stand.

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Inman

OCTOBER 18, 2023

On Day 2 of witness testimony Wednesday, attorney Michael Ketchmark narrowed in on training materials and presentation slides he alleged violated antitrust policies held by the defendants.

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Inman

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As the long-awaited commission trial begins, the Kansas City courtroom saw opening arguments followed by testimony from industry heavy-hitters including Gary Keller, NAR CEO Bob Goldberg and HomeServices of America President and CEO Gino Blefari.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

During her testimony, Warner stated that Realtors should cooperate and share their commission when it’s in the client’s best interest but there’s not necessarily an obligation to do so. In her testimony, she noted that training modules receive very few views.

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Inman

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Keller Williams co-founder Gary Keller provided lengthy testimony Friday as the defense wrapped up a case to be decided by a Kansas City jury later this week.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2023

Optimization Tips: Testimonials: Share success stories and testimonials from your current agents. Consideration At this point, agents are actively considering joining your brokerage. They might reach out with queries, ask for meetings, or seek feedback from current agents.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

The Fed chief faced another wave of questions about the Basel proposal during his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill on Thursday. Powell noted that regulators were in the early stages of absorbing feedback and evaluating possible changes. He refrained from commenting on specific changes.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2024

After a January evidentiary hearing that included testimony from representatives of the impacted companies, the government revised its sought restitution amount to about $46.5 Attorneys for Hild and the government have been at odds for the better part of a year over restitution.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

See it in action Check out these testimonials on the bio page for Amanda Dukehart of Compass. ” – Carleen (via google business ) Once again, Dukehart nails it with these testimonials. Pro tip: Strategically place your testimonials throughout your website, putting them in your bio where they make sense.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The sudden decision on the eve of trial to withdraw three class representatives raises questions about whether the withdrawal was designed to avoid testimony that could conflict with other class representatives, raising questions about the merits and/or the propriety of the class,” the defense motion states.

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Miller Samuel

MAY 21, 2023

We had a delightful conversation - everyone was very friendly and a pleasure to be with, given the adversarial nature of our looming testimony. During the first hour of testimony, our fourth grandchild was born. She was a powerhouse of testimony, advocating practicum solutions in addition to PAREA. Very disappointing.

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Inman

APRIL 30, 2023

What drives clients to leave reviews and testimonials — and how can you encourage them to do so for your real estate business?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

During his semiannual monetary policy testimony on Wednesday and Thursday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Fed sees no urgency to cut rates just yet. Meanwhile, retail trade, mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction, manufacturing, wholesale trade, information, and financial activities posted fewer jobs in February.

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Inman

AUGUST 22, 2023

California-based agent Janet Roberson told Inman she was dismissed from Compass after her testimony at a school board meeting caught the attention of her team leader earlier this month.

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Valuation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

By keeping your testimonial review system fast, easy to access and uncomplicated, you can give clients ample opportunities and motivation to participate in sharing their experiences.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In its request for a new trial, REX argued that it was unfairly prevented from presenting testimony about agent commissions to the jury.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2023

If you take good care of your customers, they will advocate for you, and there’s no better sales tool than a testimonial.” Customer retention is the most important strategy for any market condition.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2023

Ripple wrote in a concurring opinion that the dismissal should be affirmed due to an exclusion of testimonies from two expert witnesses called by Cook County. Circuit Judge Kenneth F.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2022

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra provided updates on the watchdog agency’s housing-related priorities in testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. In testimony on Tuesday, Chopra said that consumers “don’t get to choose” their servicer, and then they are “stuck with them.”. “We

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

During their testimony, attorneys for the defendants, which now include National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams and HomeServices of America , had the opportunity, if they wished, to cross-examine the witnesses in addition to the questions posed by Michael Ketchmark, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2024

The motion for a new trial claims that the expert testimony used by the plaintiffs to prove their injury and damages case was unreliable and should not have been admitted.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Capture reviews and testimonials from those satisfied clients to enhance your brand authority and marketing materials. Answer the phone, the text and the email in a timely manner, and go the extra mile to exceed client expectations.

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 25, 2024

Just read this testimonial from a recent BiggerPockets Money listener, “I’m so rich now, I have no […] By the time you finish this episode, you’ll be ten thousand dollars richer.

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Boston Appraisal

MARCH 18, 2024

They often deal with complex valuation issues and provide testimony on disputed valuations. During Trial In court, appraisers provide direct testimony, handle cross-examination, and offer contextual insights. This phase is crucial for developing a solid evidentiary foundation for their valuations.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

There is simply no evidence—no emails, no meeting minutes, no testimony—showing any involvement by anyone associated with Keller Williams in any activities relating to the NAR rule Keller Williams is alleged to have knowingly conspired to adopt, implement, or enforce,” the attorneys for Keller Williams wrote.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses. That would encroach into the realm of expert testimony. Additionally, the amount of compensation you can receive for providing fact witness testimony is limited and substantially lower than an expert witness can, and should, charge. Testimony by Experts. Expert Witness.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

22, 2024, to submit a joint state report, in which they are to estimate the number of trial days and testimony hours they anticipate needing. Looking ahead, Wood said she thought setting a trial date as soon as “it’s reasonable to do so makes sense.” In the meantime, the parties have until Jan.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of hiring an appraiser with expert witness testimony experience for divorce appraisals, offering invaluable support during this trying period. By engaging such an appraiser, you can rest assured that their testimony will be taken seriously by the court.

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2023

Include testimonials from your agents, celebrating their journey with your brokerage. This approach shows potential recruits that while your team is ambitious, you’re also human and face real-world challenges. Promote success stories actively Create a dedicated section on your website to feature your success stories.

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