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RE/MAX settles buyer broker commission lawsuits for $55 million

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According to court documents filed on Monday, RE/MAX and the home sellers suing the firm in both the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett cases, which both deal with buyer brokers’ commissions, have reached a preliminary settlement agreement, settling all claims in both suits. In fact, the U.S.

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Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

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First, more buyers are using agents in 2023 than in 2003. Second, buyer agreements are not new. Third, Compass agents have doubled down on training to help them better communicate their value proposition. Compass has the best value proposition for buyers of any brokerage firm,” Reffkin said.

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Show up, don’t show off: Laura O’Connor is redefining success in real estate

Housing Wire

Those forms serve as buyer and seller education tools to ensure that every JPAR customer or client is getting the same clear guidance to help them understand what changed, why it changed and what their options are when negotiating with an agent for fees and services.

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8 best website builders for real estate agents, brokers and brokerages

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While you may be able to get better design quality from AgentFire and more advanced marketing automation tools from Real Geeks, we think iNCOM offers exceptional value for money. Example Sierra Interactive websites on desktop, tablet and mobile Pricing Core package: $499.95 per month for 5 users + $1200 setup fee Growth package: $699.95

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

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Both buyers and sellers value the combined benefits of his individual talents along with membership in one of the most respected real estate firms in New York City. Here, Nicholson promises excellence, knowledge and personalized results for discerning buyers and sellers.

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Industry reacts to Redfin-NAR split: ‘It’s a crack in the wall’

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model of local MLS broker marketplaces has long been — and still is — considered the best value in the world. Agent compensation is set between brokers and their clients and has always been negotiable at any point in the transaction.”

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4 Best real estate schools in Maryland (MD) for 2024

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Kaplan Real Estate Education Best real estate school in Maryland for the best value Overall Rating: 4.4 All Features of Exam Prep Plus + Career Booster Pack, including over 20 how-to videos, new agent job aids, customizable action plan templates, buyer and seller checklists & printed textbook Required 60 hrs of coursework.