Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

The only thing different is that now they have to,” said Ken Sax, the designated broker at the Spokane-based Professional Realty Services. But the Washington state contracts come with the option to make the relationship exclusive or nonexclusive. At the state level, the Department of Licensing deal with it by conducting audits.”

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Inman

MAY 8, 2023

Charlie Lee, the National Association of Realtors' senior counsel, spoke on legal issues impacting agents at the MLS Association Executives Session at the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

It is really leveling the playing field,” said Jason Posnick, the sales manager at Lamacchia Realty. While some firms — including eXp Realty , Lamacchia Realty and NextHome — are not engaging in cooperative compensation on their listings, other agents like Lindsay Pettinelli still plan to offer it if their seller agrees to it. “If

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2024

According to Anthony Lamacchia , the broker-owner of Lamacchia Realty , he and his agents have seen disputes over buyer broker fees for years, highlighting the importance of having a signed buyer representation agreement , which will soon be required by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Due to how HomeServices and its affiliates handle their client contracts, if a dispute arises, each client is entitled to individual arbitration of their claims. Hanna Holdings, Douglas Elliman, Realty ONE Group and HomeSmart International also filed motions to dismiss the suit.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The new filing also adds Jesse Herfel, a former Keller Williams Market Center owner and regional director of the Southwest Region of Keller Williams Realty International.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2024

This agreement is a binding contract that outlines the rights and obligations of the buyer and seller during the whole buying process. Their job is to pay close attention to every detail to make sure the agreement i ncludes all the legal requirements. This search determines if the seller has the legal right to sell the property.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

They also brought in a forms specialist, who really dug into the new forms to really explain them to us, so we know when and how to use each one and so we can explain the contracts to our clients in plain English.” Training on forms has been a central focus of brokerages across the country.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

WHY YOU SHOULD USE A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY TO SELL YOUR HOME As a home seller you may think you are saving money by not hiring an attorney to guide you through the legal aspects of your sale but in actuality, it could end up costing you more not to! Again, this is a legal document that needs to be done right!

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

And while that may be enticing, there are many other costs and legal repercussions that are associated with selling a home that will be the full responsibility of the seller if a real estate agent is not involved. What Real Estate Contract do I Use When Selling For Sale By Owner? forty-eight hours later we had an offer for $430,000.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

“Everyone is adapting and coming up with business models and trying to settle in, and I think we are going to know a lot more about how this is going to really work a year from now,” said Matt Johnson, NHAR’s legal counsel. “So, If you want to go any further, then we’ll have to enter into a contract.”

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Additionally, they are well-versed in the complex legal aspects of a home sale or purchase and can assist clients in navigating contracts, disclosures, or any issues that may arise. At Lamacchia Realty, we are proud to have REALTORS® in ALL our offices who are dedicated to guiding every client to their success.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

District Court for the Central District of Utah, include the usual cast of antitrust lawsuit characters: the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Anywhere Real Estate , Keller Williams Realty , HomeServices of America , and RE/MAX. Please tell your sellers for me,” one text cited in the complaint stated.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 31, 2021

In every market though, things happen where homes that are under the contract may not reach the closing table and the contingency clause usually protects the buyer and sometimes the seller in the event the parties decide to terminate. The seller does not have the ability to accept another offer. What Does Pending Mean in Real Estate?

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CA Realty Training

MAY 21, 2021

This is a written contract agreeing to repay the borrowed money under specified payments in a period of time. A Notice of Trustee’s Sale is a legal notice stating that the borrower’s property will be sold by a trustee within a given time period. . appeared first on CA Realty Training.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

The former eXp Realty agent at the center of the firm’s current legal battles involving sexual assault allegations has filed his own lawsuit against the brokerage, which accuses founder Glenn Sanford of defaming him during the firm’s Q3 2023 earnings call in November 2023.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

Filed last week in California state courts, the lawsuit is the latest legal drama involving Compass, the New York City-headquartered residential brokerage. The couple contend that they never saw these terms of engagement upon joining Compass, and instead were presented with a 1 ½ page contract that they electronically signed.

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CA Realty Training

JULY 19, 2021

Once a client signs a contract with you, a fiduciary relationship is formed. . If your client asked you to take a break from marketing their home for a week, then you are legally obligated to follow their instructions. appeared first on CA Realty Training. What does fiduciary mean?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

On a Facebook video chat , Amy Heckler of Heckler Realty in St. Pete’s Beach, Florida answered real estate agents’ questions, surrounded by a white and red Heckler Realty banner and two office plants. The NFT representing ownership of an LLC representing ownership of a house is 100% legally meaningless. Or, how it may not.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 7, 2019

I would never allow my sellers to agree to it,” says Katie Wethman , a Realtor® with The Wethman Group at Keller Williams Realty in McLean, VA. Like a general inspection contingency, which gives you the right to void the contract, but not to ask for repairs. But it isn’t something sellers or seller’s agents love. “I Abort mission.

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CA Realty Training

JUNE 16, 2021

One of the biggest duties of a property manager is handling rental contracts. The Errors and Omissions Insurance covers you in case you get sued or enter a legal quagmire. Every week, we release in-depth videos to help viewers become successful real estate agents on our CA Realty Training YouTube Channel.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 7, 2019

I would never allow my sellers to agree to it,” says Katie Wethman , a Realtor® with The Wethman Group at Keller Williams Realty in McLean, VA. Like a general inspection contingency, which gives you the right to void the contract, but not to ask for repairs. But it isn’t something sellers or seller’s agents love. “I Abort mission.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

ListingSpark Creekview Realty Homelister Rex Real Estate Pricing $7/day or 0.5% $600-$1400 $600-$2700 2.5% (min. Creekview Realty. Creekview Realty has been in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for some time now and is a well known flat fee MLS company. Reviews: As of November 23, 2021, Creekview Realty has an average rating of 4.7/5

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

ListingSpark Creekview Realty Homelister Rex Real Estate Pricing $7/day or 0.5% $600-$1400 $600-$2700 2.5% (min. Creekview Realty. Creekview Realty has been in the San Antonio area for some time now and is a well known flat fee MLS company. Reviews: As of November 23, 2021, Creekview Realty has an average rating of 4.7/5

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

ListingSpark Homelister Creekview Realty Rex Real Estate Pricing $7/day or 0.5% $600-$2700 $600-$1400 2.5% (min. Creekview Realty. Creekview Realty has been in the Houston area for some time now and is a well known flat fee MLS company. Reviews: As of November 23, 2021, Creekview Realty has an average rating of 4.7/5

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

ListingSpark Rex Real Estate Homelister Creekview Realty Pricing $7/day or 0.5% Creekview Realty. Creekview Realty has been in the Austin area for some time now and is a well known flat fee MLS company. Reviews: As of November 23, 2021, Creekview Realty has an average rating of 4.7/5 7/day – Pay as you go 0.5%

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

When it comes to handling compensation eXp Realty is not mincing its words — it is not sharing its listing fee with the buyer’s broker. Agents with existing listings can use the amendment form with their sellers if their properties are not under contract by August 17 to ensure they are complaint with the terms of the settlement.

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Find an agent who really understands the different contracts you need and how to properly fill them out, the legal obligations you’ll run into, and the financial side of the business. In popular markets , homes can go under contract quickly — sometimes even the same day that they are offered for sale. Don’t have an agent?

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 24, 2023

What Are Some Legal Considerations When Retiring To Florida? Before retiring here, it’s important to understand the legal considerations that may impact your retirement plans. That includes features such as wheelchair ramps, accessible parking spaces, and accommodations in public spaces.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2021

StreetEasy has been biting the hand that feeds it for too long,” said Frederick Peters, CEO of New York City brokerage Warburg Realty. In a 2018 article, The Real Deal chronicled CoStar’s legal war waged against Xceligent , once CoStar’s biggest rival for commercial property listings. The shiny object has just been too appealing.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Due diligence stretches from the time you sign a contract to closing. In fact, your lender has a legal obligation to spell out these fees and mortgage terms. Ask around for recommendations so you get an experienced agent who puts you first. Assess the Home Once you make an offer, enter the period of due diligence ready to go.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

So, when we look at all of the data above, here are our main predictions (legal disclaimers below: these are simply our opinions, and we don’t have a crystal ball): Specific neighborhoods with above average income, zoned to good schools that have historically been good stores of wealth will perform very well.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

They can keep buyers up at night after going under contract on a home. The seller accepts your offer and you are officially under contract and the home will be marked contingent. Your mortgage lender is legally required to send you the appraisal report and cannot withhold it from you. What do they look for in a Home Appraisal?

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Movoto

JULY 31, 2024

Steph: We started off under a larger brokerage, which was Realty Austin, and they just got acquired by Compass. Our jobs involve showing houses and executing contracts, but a huge part of our job is the therapy people need through this process. What benefits does being this indie brokerage offer? ” Steph: It’s so true.

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