Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Conversation then moved to MLS PINs insistence on maintaining sellers ability to make offers of compensation to buyers brokers through the MLS if they so choose, unlike MLSs affiliated with Realtor associations, which have removed offers of compensation from the MLS due to provisions in the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2024

per the terms of the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement. In the spirit of this arrangement, Real President Sharran Srivatsaa said the firm is leaving it up to sellers as to how and if they advertise offers of buyer broker compensation. “It Dwiggins said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

Founded in 1971 by Paul Sears, Sears Real Estate is owned and operated by the family of current National Association of Realtors president Kevin Sears. Not only am I super excited to be working with Brian and Kevin Sears, but also Dan Rodriguez, and James Cichetti along with all the Realtors at Sears Real Estate.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2024

I have always believed that buyers’ and sellers’ broker commissions should be paid by their respective clients, either directly or through the transaction, providing complete transparency for all parties. Steve Baird is the President & CEO of Baird & Warner Real Estate.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2024

Although I remained confident in my skills and the value I brought to my clients, I couldn’t help but question how I would compete with a company capable of offering such low-cost representation en-masse. I pondered how they could offer the assistance that buyers and sellers required at such competitive rates.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

In a recent episode of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast, the hosts dive into commission sharing practices for agents, the associated risks and the alternatives ahead of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) business practice changes that are set to take effect on Aug 17.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This is where past clients and colleagues can write reviews for you. Id suggest asking all of your satisfied clients to write you a recommendation on LinkedIn, as it serves as social proof when a lead is checking out your profile. People will stick around for entertainment, so show off LinkedIn realtor expertise!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2025

Knowing this, real estate agents should always find friendly, conversational ways to stay on their potential clients minds year-round. As a bonus, postcards can also serve as a heartfelt extension of your gratitude for the working relationship with past clients.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So he did what a lot of retail loan officers in the industry were doing — Mike would reclassify a self-generated lead as a corporate-generated lead, thus slashing his compensation from 125 basis points down to as low as 50 bps, giving him a low enough rate to win the client and eventually close the deal. The lower comp rate stung. .”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In the six months since news of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement broke, agent attitudes toward the settlement’s required business practice changes have only slightly improved. This is according to a study published earlier this week by real estate technology firm Clever Real Estate.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Consider this scenario: A homebuyer clicks to connect with a Realtor through Zillow. Agents are incentivized to refer clients to the highest bidder rather than acting purely in the consumer’s best interest. This can amount to as much as half of the agent’s commission for minimal effort on the referrer’s part.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

While the news of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement in the commission lawsuits may have created panic at some brokerages , local Realtor associations and Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) said they were not only anticipating the news but were prepared for it.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2024

While there have not been any “ horror stories ” in the first few days since business practice changes mandated by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement were implemented, that doesn’t mean it has been completely smooth sailing for real estate professionals.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As Ketchmark began his questioning, he tried to show that the structure of HomeServices as the parent company of so many affiliates and franchises had the effect of enforcing the National Association of Realtors’ commission and Clear Cooperation policies. “Maybe the local company or the MLS does, but we don’t,” Blefari testified.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

Cooperative compensation The vast majority of questions addressed on the call dealt with whether or not buyer’s representation was going away, and how agents will get paid for the services they provide to clients. Cooperative compensation offers can also be — and should be, if the client wishes — included in purchase agreements.

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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2024

Bright MLS , the nation’s second-largest multiple listing service, is set to overhaul its platform this summer to align with new standards stemming from the National Association of Realtors ’ recent settlement of the real estate agent commission lawsuits. Starting Aug. This field is negotiable and not mandatory.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Unfortunately, posting one random social media selfie per week isn’t going to help you nurture long-standing relationships with potential clients, nor will sending a single marketing email. Advertising on Zillow can put your website in front of millions of potential buyers and sellers. estate lead generation and client conversion.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

During CoStar’s earnings call on Tuesday, Florance insisted that consumers and advertisers prefer a real estate portal with digital twins. “We The integration of Matterport to Homes.com will allow homebuyers to view properties online, helping agents to provide even more value to their clients. per share in cash and $2.75

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents largely felt prepared to tackle the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement , according to the recently published Stephens Summer 2024 Real Estate Agent Survey. But this is down from roughly 66% in Stephens’ first quarterly survey.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

That first party led Dillard to meeting some of her first friends in the area, and some of her first real estate clients, too. If they’re your personal clients and you want them to be there, pick up the phone and call them,” she said. Oh, well, she’s a Realtor, but she does these great events for the community,’” Dillard said. “It

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

As the debate surrounding the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) rages on, California Regional MLS (CRMLS) CEO Art Carter chose to voice his stance on the issue in a nine-page op-ed posted on LinkedIn this week. Instead, they focus on advertising properties for sale and oer historical information.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This advertising strategy, among a handful of others, has helped the LO connect with Russian-speaking Realtors and win the business of borrowers from former Soviet countries. “I Borrowers have called me from seeing my advertising in the stores and a couple of Realtors, too.”. trillion in 2021.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average tenure of an agent with a brokerage is six years. Quantifiable impact on business metrics Decrease in turnover costs When discussing turnover costs, most brokers consider immediate expenses, such as recruitment advertising and training resources.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In a new episode of the “ Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast ,” hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson speak with Collabra Technology CEO Russ Cofano to dive into cooperative compensation and the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), among other subjects.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) proposed settlement of litigation, recently given preliminary approval by the Court, has raised questions about whether buyers with limited resources, especially first-time home buyers , can afford closing costs. In a seller’s market, that may well occur.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors’ existing home sales report in August, inventory was down 13.4% Low inventory means fewer choices for homebuyers, but for years enterprising real estate agents have worked around tight market conditions by searching for off-market homes that fit their clients’ specifications.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), some 96% of homebuyers use the internet in their home search. Your target client is likely a busy professional juggling personal and work responsibilities and hopping from one Open House to the next on the weekends.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Perhaps the client wishes to make a purchase that isn’t in the agent’s geographical area or their wheelhouse of expertise. Instead of giving up the business, the referring agent introduces the potential client to another real estate agent who is better positioned to help them. What are the benefits of referrals? It’s a win-win!

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

New findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show a fresh picture of who’s buying and selling homes, with more first-time buyers entering the market and families looking for homes that fit multiple generations. Ideal for realtors looking for functionality without a big price tag.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For agents in New Hampshire , this week marks two months since PrimeMLS , the state’s multiple listing service , implemented the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement. It is a seller decision, not an agent decision.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2024

According to Shkipin, this ignores the fact that buyer’s brokers in 40 states are allowed to negotiate buyer rebates with their client. . … When sellers make such offers, buyer brokers need not compete on price to attract buyers.’”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

According to the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR), 70% of broker/broker associates and 69% of sales agents have a website. Then, drive traffic to your home valuation page using social media or targeted advertising. Drive leads to home valuation landing pages It’s the 21st century.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This is why creating an avatar of your ideal client and creating content for them (and only them) should be your primary goal on social media. To generate leads from your social media posts, you need to know your ideal client’s fears, desires, and understand the problems you can solve for them. All created by Realtors, for Realtors.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

So that indicates to us that realtors are interested in what we have to offer and passing that on to their clients (…) We have been excited to see that increase. We’re dedicated to growing the business by significantly elevating the client experience through a comprehensive ecosystem,” Emerson said. million in Q1.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Compound that with the many sexual harassment and incompetency claims recently leveled against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) , and the confusion is understandable. Sadly, the understanding of the difference between a client and a customer is pitifully poor in our industry. But you do so at your own risk. Imagine that.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

While many in the real estate industry were surprised by the news Friday morning that the National Association of Realtors had agreed to a nationwide settlement of the commission lawsuits for $418 million, Marty Green, a principal at law firm Polunsky Beitel Green , was not one of them.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Standout features: Done-for-you lead generation, advanced CRM with AI features, Etta home search app, neighborhood guides, featured listing and neighborhood/property type listing pages See it live: Denver House Hunters Why we love it CINC combines purpose-built IDX websites and done-for-you PPC advertising with an advanced AI-powered CRM.

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