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Are AI real estate agents the future for homebuyers? These firms think so

Housing Wire

However, things have changed now and buyers have to have a separate buyer agreement. And if those fees can’t be negotiated into the transaction, the buyer is going to have to come out to pocket now in order to have a human Realtor represent them.” reAlpha is just one of the many AI agent platforms that have sprung up recently.

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No ’horror stories’ from agents on the first weekend of NAR settlement changes

Housing Wire

According to real estate professionals, the biggest adjustments they had to make this week was to get buyers to sign buyer representation agreements and to explain to sellers that while they don’t have to offer buyer broker compensation , they will most likely see most prospective buyers ask for some help in paying their agent.

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Real estate agents prepare for their own Olympics — the navigation of business practice changes

Housing Wire

have been busy training and preparing to be ready for Aug. Under the terms of the settlement, agents will no longer be allowed to share their seller’s offers of buyer broker compensation on an MLS. Under the terms of the settlement, agents will no longer be allowed to share their seller’s offers of buyer broker compensation on an MLS.

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Panic! at the brokerage: Industry leaders plan next steps after NAR settlement

Housing Wire

In the 24 hours after news broke of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement agreement in the commission lawsuits , Doug Danzey, the leader of the eXp Realty -brokered teamerage The Cobalt Group , said the most pervasive emotion among his agents has been panic. “I More off-MLS listings?

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William Raveis acquires Nantucket-based Jordan Real Estate

Housing Wire

This deal follows a similar move in May to acquire South Carolina-based Carson Realty. William Raveis also acquired New England-based Molisse Realty Group in late 2023. Broadening our reach, we have a tremendous network supporting agents, buyers, and sellers at William Raveis,” they said in a statement.

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47-year-old Florida indie brokerage joins RE/MAX

Housing Wire

Ocala, Florida -based Foxfire Realty is the latest firm to join a national brand, announcing its move to RE/MAX on Wednesday. Our market is popular with out-of-state buyers and agents relocating from other states. The brokerage, which was founded in 1976 by Gene Boone, will now be known as RE/MAX Foxfire.

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Knock expands its Home Swap solution in Texas

Housing Wire

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.