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

Housing Wire

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. Referral agent: A referral agent is a real estate agent who refers clients to other agents in exchange for a referral fee. The required number of hours varies by state.

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On Time Adjustments

Appraisal Buzz

Typically, this time starts when the comparable goes under contract, then ends on the effective date of the appraisal. This simplistic analysis means that for a sale that went under contract at $400,000 42-days ago, the increase factor would be $400,000 X 0.000329, or an increase of $131.51 times 42-days or $5,523. 575; italics added).

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FHFA takes a swing at racial bias in appraisal

Housing Wire

In a blog post, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ’s regulator and conservator said it found examples of “overt references to race, ethnicity, and other prohibited bases under federal fair lending laws,” which FHFA said indicate the “continued presence of valuation bias.”.

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Real Estate Referral Fees: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

Housing Wire

Agent-to-agent referrals aren’t as commonly mentioned in most real estate lead generation training courses as cold calling or door knocking. The receiving agent becomes the buyer or seller’s primary point of contact and representative, and the referring agent receives a referral fee if a transaction closes. It’s a win-win!

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Nosalek plaintiffs cite Allan Dalton video in opposition to summary judgment

Housing Wire

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.

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Zurple Review: Features, pricing & alternatives

Housing Wire

You’ll get alerts about the hottest leads that include personalized talking points, properties of interest, and housing market data to reference. Training resources & marketing tools Zurple also offers users downloadable training resources and marketing tools.

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Offrs Review: Pros & cons, features, pricing, and alternatives

Housing Wire

generates conversations with incoming leads using SMS and email, and is trained to convert leads into appointments for you. The ROOF team responds to leads needing human intervention and refers leads who are ready to speak to an agent. How does Offrs’ AI-powered lead generation work? Programs like Offrs A.I.