Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

In my circle, I hear this often about real estate agents as well (“They hardly do anything and get 6%!”). In a later article, I will devote pages and vent my spleen at those who thus insult teachers and farmers, but here I will do so in favor of the much maligned real estate agent. Is this fair?

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APRIL 9, 2025

A new report from Anytime Estimate , a subsidiary of Clever , reveals that while the vast majority of American homesellers still plan to work with real estate agents in 2025, concerns about trust, commission fees , and agent value are reshaping expectations of those entering the housing market.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2024

While some in the real estate industry are expecting to see a decline in the number of buyer’s agents as a result of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement , others have taken it a step further and are betting their companies on it. Meet the AI real estate agent.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2021

During the Q&A, Blake discussed the ramifications of previous DOJ investigations into NAR and conversations he has had with top-level agents on how they’re feeling about this news. How, if at all, does it practically affect agents? Mathew Blake: This is not an obscure, legal matter. HousingWire: Interesting insight.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Louis Ronayne first joined the brokerage as an agent and later became a team leader, serving at the brokerage from July 2000 to September 2014. Meanwhile, Deborah Ronayne was an agent with Keller Williams from roughly November 2002 to September 2014. But that policy did not impact agents who joined before April 1, 2020.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

Achieving success as a real estate agent requires more than simply understanding the mechanics of the job. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Another hat to place on your head?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. 1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The balance request includes additional damages for legal fees and a jury trial. Tal and Oren Alexander were superstars among real estate agents in New York City and Miami, having represented ultra wealthy clients at Douglas Eliman before leaving to found Official in 2022. million promissory note Side extended in April.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2023

Real estate agents and business leaders play a pivotal role in improving the cities in which they operate, making community service an essential value to their professions. Demonstrate your values to customers Buyers and sellers want more than just transactional relationships with their agents.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

If your dream is to own your own brokerage and manage a team of top-performing agents, leading your team to success means much more than hanging a new license on your wall. Obtain a real estate broker license Your new chapter begins with ensuring you meet all legal requirements to operate as a broker.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2025

New York City real estate agent Eric Conover, who built a 2.7 Conover, an agent with Nest Seekers International , was arrested in Bartlett, New Hampshire, last week following a police pursuit, local TV station WMUR reported. When Conover struck Emmett, Moffitt says that a drone operator happened to capture it on video.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Brokerages are scrambling to adapt to the post-settlement landscape of real estate, and more of them are turning to the same method for growing their headcount — acquiring new teams. The addition of teams is an efficient way for major brokerages to bolster agent counts and boost sales volumes on their income statements.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Housing Rights Initiative (HRI) is taking aim at 165 real estate agents, brokerage firms and landlords in its latest series of lawsuits filed in Chicago. The suit alleges that real estate professionals discriminated against low-income families who were looking to use Housing Choice Vouchers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Youve likely heard about real estate teams and how they can impact your career but what exactly are they, and why are so many agents joining or building teams? Its important to understand how real estate teams work for you to decide whether its the right career move for you. How do real estate teams work?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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. What if another agent, team leader, or broker has already used your brand name and/or logo to start a business in that market? you will have grounds to demand that they stop.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

Under the terms of the settlement, agents will no longer be allowed to share their seller’s offers of buyer broker compensation on an MLS. For Lamacchia, it is essential that his agents and brokers are able to clearly explain and communicate about the forms they are asking clients to sign. And the agents are scared,” Lamacchia said.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2025

According to the attorney generals office, the agent allegedly attempted to price gouge a family who was evacuated due to the Los Angeles Eaton Fire. This is the second real estate agent in the state to be accused of price gouging related to the Los Angeles wildfires.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While tax planning is a year-round task, real estate agents can take some specific actions before the New Year to significantly cut their taxable income. This content should not be considered accounting or legal advice. You should consult your local tax or legal professional in your state for appropriate strategies.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In some states, the door has been open for many years to real estate agents who want to access their local MLS without being a Realtor. More choices for agents PAR refers to its non-Realtor option as MLS Choice. But controversy has been rising of late after actions by associations in Phoenix and Austin.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. And it is a little bit early, but some of the preliminary data I have looked at show that sellers are continuing to pay buyer agent compensation.” Since the new terms went into effect nationwide on Aug.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Firstly, real estate professionals are facing an unyielding storm of new challenges. For example, changing agent commission guidelines and emerging lead contact regulations are keeping professionals up at night. One thing is clear: This year will demand a shift in how real estate professionals approach their goals.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The plaintiffs take issue with what they claim is a requirement for agents and brokers — in Michigan and nationally — to be members of NAR, their state Realtor association and a local Realtor association in order to gain access to the MLS. The three plaintiffs are real estate professionals.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Like the Department of Justice , the Federal Reserve has decided to weigh in on the real estate agent commission debate. Legal experts told HousingWire that it is rare to see the Fed offer an opinion about an ongoing legal debate, as it typically does not want viewed as an influence on court decisions.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2024

In the constantly evolving real estate landscape, Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) today face a significant challenge: agent attrition. As interest rates have remained comparatively high and property prices have soared, the for-sale market has stalled, resulting in many agents now selling only a few properties a year.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

A new class-action lawsuit was filed by a former agent against real estate brokerage Keller Williams (KW), contesting alterations made to the company’s profit-sharing program. Earlier in March, four agents formerly affiliated with Keller Williams — Jerri L. Moulder, David L. Bueker, Robert E.

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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.

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Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2024

At the new Homes.com , we always present the listing agent and only the listing agent on any home for sale on our site. Our philosophy is that the leads on an agent’s listings are theirs and clearly not anyone else’s to pilfer and sell. The most important asset an agent has is their reputation.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2021

will pay a $1 million fine for improper benefits given to California real estate agents. The company also agreed to pay $185,000 to cover the department’s legal and investigative costs. California prohibits title agents from providing perks to real estate agents as business inducements.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The past year had its fair share of ups and downs for Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. The family-run brokerage firm recorded some legal w ins and losses , developed new tools for agents and clients , and navigated one of the slowest years for home sales in nearly three decades.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2023

On Friday afternoon, my real estate agent called with good news. The agent wished me well and said that she would appreciate a review on her website. My agent exchanged a few emails with the buyer’s agent over a few minor repair requests, but this was all buttoned up very quickly. Congratulations!”

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

Compass defrauded its real estate agents out of millions of dollars in sales commissions and broke pledges to give agents shares of stock, according to a new lawsuit that seeks class-action status. One program has agents buying stock at the “preferred” price of $154 a share. The second-largest brokerage in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

These housing professionals have been gaming out the potential impact on buyers’ agents – a significant source of referrals. Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) has promoted Jessica Edgerton to chief legal officer/executive vice president of industry and learning and Kate Reisinger to chief operating officer. Edgerton and Reisinger will have an impact on the global network of 550-plus independent real estate brokerages.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2021

Part one explained the history of sales commissions , and the labor market for real estate agents. Part two dove into legal challenges of the present commission system, and the industry’s defense of commissions at the present level of 5% a home sale. Few professions are told that more repeatedly than real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

R New York , a brokerage boasting approximately 800 agents, has joined the American Real Estate Association , an alternative to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), according to The Real Deal. For too long our industry mandated agents join a trade association,” Haber told HousingWire. “We

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

In a down market disrupted by the commission lawsuits, agents and LOs are considering working in a dual capacity. The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. according to the company.

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