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Are the legal risks of private listing networks real?

Housing Wire

And while most of the talking points espoused on both sides of the debate remain fairly consistent, those who are in favor of the policy have recently started to claim that an agent who doesnt list their sellers properties on the MLS may be exposing themselves to legal liability. There really needs to be disclosures. Restraint on trade?

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Is Alabama’s buyer representation bill a legal protection or liability?

Housing Wire

While Alabama-based brokerage leader Anna-Marie Ellison said she supports the state associations efforts, she also said her agents have not expressed concerns about signing a buyer representation agreement prior to touring a house with a prospective client. And that is positive.

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How to become a real estate broker & launch a brokerage — Advice from a KW mega broker

Housing Wire

When I started my first brokerage in my late twenties, I was full of ambition but had no idea what to expect. 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. This includes legal, tax, and state requirements.

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Real estate teams get most deals from their ‘sphere of influence’

Housing Wire

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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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Arguably, one of the most important functions of a real estate agent is to guide and be a subject matter expert to clients through the buying and selling processes. Put simply, a good agent is a sherpa who knows every step of the journey and expertly leads their client up the path. Now, it’s time to join a brokerage.

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Miami homeowner sues eXp for fraud over renovation

Housing Wire

The legal department at eXp Realty and parent company eXp World Holdings is not getting any rest over the holidays. According to many legal resources, it is common for brokerages to prevent agents from acting as contractors on home sale transactions they are involved in. 4, followed by a detailed affidavit sent on Nov.

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Compass clients solicit class action suit against NWMLS

Housing Wire

Haag, in communication with NWMLS employees, said that real estate brokerage firms in Washington state, as members of NWMLS, have agreed to share all property listings with the entire brokerage community and the public for more than 40 years. Northwest MLS has declined to adopt those misguided, exclusionary rules.

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