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Worth Clark’s Ryan Michaelis talks recruitment strategy and brokerage growth

Housing Wire

In the newest episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt chats with Ryan Michaelis, chief growth strategist at Worth Clark Realty , about business growth through recruitment, flat-fee models for agents and the effects of the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) settlement on buyers and sellers across the industry.

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Illinois homebuyer files commission lawsuit against @properties

Housing Wire

Like the other copycat commission lawsuits, the plaintiff James Tuccori, an Illinois resident who purchased a home listed on the local MLS in 2018 with the help of an @properties agent, is accusing real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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Are you prepping for worst-case commission lawsuit outcomes?

Housing Wire

Real estate commissions are under the microscope. With the scrutiny of The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission and multiple lawsuits concerning how buyers’ brokers get paid, many brokers say it feels like an all-out war on the real estate industry.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time you’ll need to get a broker’s license, we’re here to help. In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. the Illinois Real Estate Broker Examination.

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Should You Get a Real Estate License to Flip Homes in Texas?

Listing Spark

A popular consideration is getting a real estate license. After all, you can then search for homes on the MLS, negotiate contracts without a real estate agent (or expensive commission), and then list it back on the MLS. While this can help savvy real estate investors, it can also be a costly overstep.

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10 Surprising Benefits of a Real Estate License

CA Realty Training

A real estate license packs a lot of perks. With a license, you can represent buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. But, that’s not the only way to see a real estate license. The benefits of a real estate license pay major dividends if you know how to use it in your favor.

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The best real estate companies to work for in 2024 (+ beyond)

Housing Wire

We’ve all heard the news: over 60,000 real estate agents left the profession in the first half of 2023. This exodus left many brokerages scrambling to replace them and upping their recruiting game. Let’s break it down brokerage by brokerage so you can find the one that’s right for you.