Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

He emphasizes the importance of a diverse product portfolio including DSCR and business-purpose loans, to better serve clients. Davis also highlights Deephaven’s edge in products like their Ground-Up Construction and Fix-and-Flip products, offering originators essential tools and training. Learn to be a product knowledge expert.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Alipour gushed about Redfin’s training program, and she accessed maternity leave benefits other agents lack. An independent contractor agent mostly finds their own leads and can receive minimal training or resources from their brokerage. In July, the National Association of Realtors reported that 87% of its over 1.5

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2021

Keller Williams is launching the KW New Homes community and partnering with Legacy International to offer new home sales training to address the increasing opportunity in the market. The BDRC training is slated to launch in Q4 ’21. Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 6.6%

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is facing yet another lawsuit. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants’ scheme was “so widespread that it has caused harm to the goodwill of each prospective class member and the residential real estate agency (and brokerage) business as a whole.” and REA Group Ltd.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. The business practice changes outlined in NAR’s settlement have been a massive positive for agents, according to Kelly, as it has become more important for them to talk with buyer clients at the start of the transaction process.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

After months of plaintiffs’ lawyers in commission lawsuits claiming that the National Association of Realtors sets real estate agent commissions, the trade group finally decided to, in its words, “set the record straight.” The internet can be a tool, but it is not a replacement for the essential services agents who are Realtors provide.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

He became a top-producing real estate agent in the area and in 1991 became the manager of the largest office for Prudential Long Island Realty , training agents throughout the East Coast markets. Four years later, Harney founded his own brokerage, National Homefinders, using market insights to grow the business to 500 agents.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In a purchase market, there are multiple stakeholders who have vested interests in the transaction – buyers, sellers, Realtors – and originators, all working under time-driven constraints including rate-lock commitments, mortgage-based contingencies and move-in/move out dates which all rely on timely and accurate decisions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Regardless, it’s clear that title businesses will need to compete for their share of that available volume, in large part, by differentiating themselves from the competition. In doing so, these title businesses will very likely be building unique differentiators for themselves , not just for the short term. Processes, or chokepoints?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

On the RealTrending podcast produced by HousingWire , host Tracey Velt chats with San Antonio-based Realtor Jessica Conrad in the final installment of JPAR Real Estate ’s four-part Settlement Strategy Playbook series. She also explores JPAR’s agent training and resource efforts.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While new social media platforms seem to pop up all the time, Facebook remains a tried-and-true platform for real estate agents to grow their business in a variety of ways. Joining and engaging with groups of fellow Realtors on Facebook should be a key tool in every agent’s toolbox. Join Realtor Networking & Social Media Tips 4.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2024

At the start of 2024, CEO Leo Pareja did not think eXp Realty would find itself in the real estate forms business, but eight months into this year, things look a little different. So, for example, in California, the form we baked is very much a reflection of the California Association of Realtors’ guidance.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

To convert these leads into business, the brokerage developed teams — also called units — headed by captains who are successful agents with high lead conversion rates. Djon Luxury Real Estate is expanding its sell-side business, training buyer-side real estate agents on the necessary contracts and selling their value to the consumer.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Hive MLS will release new tools and features to 18 MLS and 19,000 Realtor association members in North Carolina , South Carolina and Georgia. Users now have access to upgraded listing accuracy, better transaction efficiency, training programs for agents and community tools. Our new name represents a spirit of community and growth.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Much like lawyers needing to take a separate bar exam in each state they wish to practice in, real estate agents’ training and licensing requirements vary by state. PRO TIP You may see the terms “real estate agent” and “Realtor” used interchangeably. While a Realtor is indeed an agent, the term doesn’t work both ways.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

I have no doubt that together we will be even stronger and will serve all the clients and Realtors even better.” Lamacchia’s focus on training coupled with his implementation of systems that increase efficiency is second to none,” Sarah Perenick said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In their filing, the plaintiffs highlight HomeServices’ franchise agreements, training videos, as well as the now infamous Allan Dalton video, as evidence of HomeServices enforcing the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy. I would always answer, ‘Yes, commissions are negotiable, but I can only go up from six.’”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

We provide them with what they need to grow their businesses, offering the opportunity to be part of a great company culture while empowering them to develop their own teams.” We have always been a company focused on building agents’ businesses, and now we are promoting what we stand for.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2023

California-based retail lender JVM Lending plans to drum up business this year — but by doing the exact opposite. The lender runs its business based on a “no-loan-officer” model in which all of its 45 employees are licensed and delegated to a specific role in closing a loan. A lender with $624.6 I thought it was sparse.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

Take, for example, Miami-based proptech firm Realfinity , which aims to challenge the status quo with a new business venture. Other potential business opportunities are created down the road through refinances. I have had agents tell me, ’You’re not getting any of my mortgage business anymore,’ he said. Risky business for LOs?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2024

From disruption to its recent restructuring, Homie’s path so far highlights the complexities and challenges inherent in introducing different types of business models to an industry, particularly those that lower fees. Alexandra McEwen is a Realtor with McEwen Realtors.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2024

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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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

The firm describes TomAI as a “version of ChatGPT trained on 20+ years proven-effective real estate strategy from hundreds of the industry’s leading coaches and thousands of market-dominating agents.” The full launch of the tool was announced in February at a Tom Ferry coaching event in Orlando.

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MAY 16, 2023

According to Julia Lashay Israel, Keller Williams' head of inclusion and belonging, by fostering an inclusive and equitable housing market, real estate businesses can attract a diverse clientele, enhance their reputation and contribute to a more prosperous society.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2023

While women make up the majority of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) membership (66%), they remain underrepresented in leadership roles across their respective brokerages. The business leadership skills the Council provides have also positioned it as a model for the industry, organized real estate and political action committees.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Just before a customer buys a container of pre-made Borscht, they see Naumovych’s business cards and flyers that lay neatly near the checkout area. This advertising strategy, among a handful of others, has helped the LO connect with Russian-speaking Realtors and win the business of borrowers from former Soviet countries. “I

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 20, 2020

In San Antonio Knock is partnering with Keller Williams Heritage and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Don Johnson Realtors, and in Austin Knock is partnering with Berkshire Hathaway Texas Realty to give homeowners the option to “swap” their current house for their dream home.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

According to the brokerage, Smith has been a standout in the real estate business for 20 years. He was named as a finalist for the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) “30 Under 30” rankings and also ranked 30th overall among the top U.S. agents by the The Wall Street Journal.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2024

Most broker-owners we know are feeling the pressure to find tools that can move the needle for their businesses — quickly. The right real estate brokerage software will help you gain market share, train, recruit, and retain more (and better) agents, and make more profits. That difference is everything.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This is an experienced agent or broker who provides leads, training, mentorship, support and other resources for the team members. The Main Character Energy Team One top-performing agent leads the way and is the face of the team, while other agents work in the background to build the business. Teams are led by a team leader.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Student Support: Instructors are available by phone on business days or by email. Visit OnlineEd Overview The California Association of Realtors has partnered with OnlineEd’s learning platform to provide students with thoughtfully curated lessons, videos, and practice questions. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Rating: 3.5

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Compound that with the many sexual harassment and incompetency claims recently leveled against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) , and the confusion is understandable. This attitude shows a lack of understanding of agency law and the relationships involved, which usually points back to a lack of training.

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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

APRIL 8, 2024

In settling this lawsuit, Real joins Compass , the National Association of Realtors , Anywhere , Keller Williams and RE/MAX in settling the commission lawsuits. We chose to settle this lawsuit to direct our energy to our agent community,” CEO Tamir Poleg said in a statement. “We

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Aside from compliance changes, Carrion carefully studied the profit-and-loss parts of the business without micromanaging every department. Velt asks a key question on the business practice changes resulting from the commission lawsuit settlement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and how they may impact the company in the future.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Held live from the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) NXT Conference in Boston, the conversation covers broker leadership tips, the value of designations and certifications, and educational resources for real estate agents. James Dwiggins: How are you adjusting some of the training and education based upon some of these changes?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Cooperative: A state with cooperative portability allows real estate agents from another state to conduct business there, provided they partner in the transaction with an agent licensed in that state. Agents can’t be located in the state in which they want to conduct business during the transaction. But the agent must do it remotely.

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