Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2024

There is a large gap between how the American public feels about the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement and how real estate professionals feel about them. Clever conducted the survey in the latter half of April 2024.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

“There is no question that the industry will go through some transitions because of the settlements — ours and every other major player in the industry settled, the National Association of Realtors settled for more than $400 million ,” Abel said. “So, I know how long they work on things sometimes that don’t materialize.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Real estate agents have white-knuckled their way through more than two years of suffocatingly high mortgage rates that have stymied sales, choked off inventory and pushed home prices to new all-time highs. I always think demand comes before supply in this situation,” said Redfin agent Justin Vold, who is based in Los Angeles. “If

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Want a killer real estate website? Today’s real estate website builder offers a turnkey, easy-to-use solution to help build your brand, market your business and generate more (and better) leads. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. Here our our picks.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

In a world enamored with all things digital and AI , one would think that real estate agents don’t serve any purpose, but it’s totally untrue. Moreover, the concept remains a central theme of some arguments contained in the plethora of lawsuits that are now carpet bombing the real estate industry.

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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.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Commissions paid to real estate agents representing buyers have remained essentially unchanged since new rules on commissions went into effect on August 17 , according to a new analysis from Redfin. Buyer’s agent commissions have fallen 17 basis points since January 2023, when they averaged 2.51%.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

It is fitting that the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are the backdrop for the final two weeks leading up to when the real estate industry will undergo its largest structural change in decades — a feat of near-Olympic proportions. Like the athletes in Paris, Realtors and brokers across the U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The real estate industry is undergoing a seismic transformation, with recent regulatory changes pushing the National Association of Realtors to a critical juncture. As these shifts unfold, real estate agents face both challenges and opportunities. Transparency is key.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

In the wake of the recent NAR settlement , coupled with persistently sluggish home sales and high interest rates , real estate agents find themselves at a crossroads marked by uncertainty and unease. Amidst this backdrop, brokerages face a critical task; keeping their agent counts from diminishing.

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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

AUGUST 12, 2024

There are just five days to go until the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement , but the trade association is not out of the lawsuit woods just yet. In a lawsuit filed on Monday by Douglas Hardy, Glenn Champion and Dylan Tent in U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Ohio REALTORS, one of the largest and most influential real estate associations in the Midwest, has announced its partnership with HousingWire , the leading source for housing market news and information. “At Ohio REALTORS, our mission is to be the indispensable professional partner for our members and brokers.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will not count buyer’s agent commissions as part of their allowable interested party contributions (IPCs), according to announcements from the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) on Monday. The Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA) expressed support for the GSEs’ announcement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2024

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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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Here’s our complete guide to sending and receiving real estate referrals and earning more money this year. We’ll break down everything you need to know about real estate referral fees, including how they work, typical referral fee rates, how to draft and manage referral agreements, and how to develop a successful referral network.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

What has changed for real estate brokerages since then? 31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. While many, like Kelly, consider the new practices a positive for agents and consumers, implementing them was no small task.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Despite 2025 housing market predictions changing fast , there are still key themes and trends for real estate leaders to watch to best serve their clients and business. 26 in Dallas to hear her full session on real estate brokerage economics. What should Realtors know about this information?

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

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. About 38% of U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Confusion and chaos are still a reality for some real estate professionals in the wake of the NAR settlement-mandated business practice changes, but preparation has been key to minimizing the negative impacts. Although the world didn’t end for the real estate industry on Aug.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2024

The recent announcement of Homie’s decision to strip its brokerage services and end employment for its real estate agents has once again brought the discussion of alternative models in real estate to the forefront. I vividly recall when Homie first entered the market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In the real estate industry, referral fees have become a golden goose that stifles innovation, inflates the value chain, and ultimately harms both consumers and agents. The referral fee conundrum Referral fees are a familiar practice in real estate.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Some of the most powerful women in real estate have taken the industry’s coaching space into their own hands. A group of current and former real estate executives have launched The Helm, a coaching platform designed to provide professional development to a more diverse audience.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 20, 2024

Real estate technology firm Rexdat has launched its centralized, cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. The product went live earlier this month, and it helps to streamline real estate services for MLSs , brokerages , appraisers , affiliates, data consumers and Realtor associations.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

RealReports , a proptech firm that offers an artificial intelligence-based platform for property data , announced a new partnership this week with the San Francisco Association of Realtors (SFAR) to provide access to its tool to an estimated 5,000 members in the Bay Area. The industry is at a crossroads.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has taken things a step further in its battle with Phoenix Realtors (PAR)over the local trade groups MLS Choice program. At the time, NAR told HousingWire that its actions were necessary to support and defend the Realtor trademark.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2024

Redy , an online marketplace that rewards home sellers for selecting a real estate agent who best aligns with their sales goals, announced its launch in five markets on Tuesday. The two-sided platform caters to both home sellers and listing agents. At Redy, we enable agents to secure listings rather than chase leads.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2024

California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has departed the trade organization. Sebree joined CAR as CEO two years ago after leaving Missouri Realtors. Since 2010, she has served as the CEO of CAR’s for-profit subsidiary Real Estate Business Services. “It

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2025

HousingWire, the leading source for housing market news and information, announced its partnership with Columbus Realtors, the largest city-based Realtor association in Ohio. Columbus Realtors aims to be the leading voice of real estate in central Ohio.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2024

The California Association of Realtors (CAR) evidently wants no part of the Department of Justice. The DOJ expressed concerns about possible loopholes the forms might contain, which could allow agents to skirt new rules implemented as part of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) antitrust settlement.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The real estate industry is currently divided over the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy, but one local Realtor association and MLS has decided to move beyond just voicing an opinion. In an email sent to members on Oct.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Alabama Association of Realtors is calling out for change in national membership models. But according to many in the industry, Realtors in Alabama are not the only ones seeking more choice. Additionally, they note they will no longer be collecting their agents’ membership dues for the associations.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

On Wednesday, Higher Tech Realty , dba Mark Spain Real Estate , filed a notice informing the U.S. Mark Spain Real Estate operates in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina and Texas. In settling the commission lawsuit, Mark Spain Real Estate joins several other major industry players.

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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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt sits down with Debbie De Grote, founder of leading real estate and business coaching company Forward Coaching. De Grote also dives into new challenges and common mistakes for agents and how to avoid them. And even veteran agents could need a refresher.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs will soon release a circular that “bridges the gap” on an agency law that prohibits a VA buyer from paying their real estate agent compensation, a VA official announced on Tuesday.

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