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Will the NAR settlement changes slow down home-buying?

Housing Wire

It’s been one week since the NAR settlement changes went into effect. Did the changes affect any of the housing data we track every week? Since the buyer’s commission payout isn’t as transparent as before, I have been anticipating delays in the home-buying process as people adapted to the new rules. The last time we saw this kind of effect was when mortgage lenders had to start incorporating TRID in 2015 — it created a one-month crash in existing home sales because it just took a bit longe

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Brokerage Beat: News from Compass, C21, Onward, BHGRE, Christie's RE

Real Estate News

Compass gains teams in NYC, Chicago; C21 welcomes Kentucky firm; Onward grows to 300 agents; BHGRE affiliate adds Puget Sound firm; Christie's enters Singapore.

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How to set up your real estate agent Facebook page to get more leads

Housing Wire

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. While they may not be as trendy as they once were, a well-crafted real estate agent Facebook page is still the best way to generate leads on social media. Your Facebook page can help you build your personal brand, network with other agents across the country (hello, referral partners!

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Attorneys, consumer groups have got eyes on agents: The Download

Inman

Everyone — from Michael Ketchmark to the consumer advocates behind Moehrl — is letting agents know that they're under scrutiny as they implement the new rules of buyer agreement and (not) commission-sharing.

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Be very demure, very mindful of viral social media micro-trends

Inman

Trainer Rachael Hite breaks down the latest viral TikTok trend and gives guidance on whether real estate agents should hop on the bandwagon.