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Here’s what buyers and sellers want from their real estate agent

Housing Wire

The role of the real estate agent has been under the microscope of late as a result of class-action litigation over agent commissions, but the feedback agents want most about their practices comes from two sources — home buyers and sellers. This was unambiguous among homebuyers.

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Fathom introduces ‘Elevate’ agent program with 20% commission split

Housing Wire

has introduced “Elevate,” a new program aimed at increasing real estate agent productivity through marketing, lead generation , transaction support and coaching. Fathom Holdings Inc.

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Commission facilitator RLTYco secures $20 million in Series A funding

Housing Wire

A startup that wants to help independent real estate agents and brokers manage the logistics of their business is getting a big boost.

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Selling your home to a family member in 5 easy steps

Housing Wire

Agree on how to proceed Start the conversation early so you all agree on the logistics of the sale from the beginning of the process. Assemble a team of professionals You might think that if you and your family member have already agreed on the major selling points, a real estate agent is unnecessary to complete the transaction.

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Porch acquires mortgage software firm Floify for $90M

Housing Wire

In 2021, Floify’s software, which streamlines the loan origination process by allowing document sharing, and communication between LOs and real estate agents, has helped over 77,000 mortgage applications close each month, according to Porch. The acquisition cost Porch about $76.5

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Jim Jumpe to speak at HW Annual Oct. 3

Housing Wire

Jim Jumpe: It is natural to feel overwhelmed by the logistics of positioning and branding two companies during the M&A process. Three can't miss panels for new real estate agents at HW Annual Oct. HousingWire Annual. Why you should attend HW Annual Oct. 3-5 in Scottsdale. Marcia Davies to speak at HW Annual Oct.

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Opinion: Customer service is a lender’s greatest strength

Housing Wire

As lenders, we know these things to be true not just within the context of a recent market report — we see it happening every day on the ground, in the weeds with homebuyers, real estate agents and partners. They know the homebuying process right now is going to be more challenging both logistically and financially.

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