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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. In only a matter of weeks, real estate professionals nationwide will find out whether their training has paid off. VantHof has spent several months training to prepare for the business practice changes. Like the athletes in Paris, Realtors and brokers across the U.S.

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

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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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William Raveis acquires Nantucket-based Jordan Real Estate

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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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Knock Home Swap solution enters the Florida market

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Home Swap is offered exclusively through local real estate professionals who have been trained as Knock Certified Agents. In these markets Home Swap will be offered through Keller Williams Realty of Central Florida , Keller Williams LeHeup Group and Keller Williams Suburban Tampa – The Chadwick Group.

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

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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? It is really going to go backwards.

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

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Consumers who utilize the platform must sign a buyer representation agreement with reAlpha Realty, but they are allowed to break it at anytime and will not incur a penalty. “In But unlike reAlpha, Modern Realty is much newer, having officially launched only three months ago. The company has two service tiers. “So,

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

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Ocala, Florida -based Foxfire Realty is the latest firm to join a national brand, announcing its move to RE/MAX on Wednesday. It’s very difficult to be an unaffiliated brokerage right now and compete with franchises who offer technology and training. The firm has four offices — two in Ocala, one in Summerfield and one in Lady Lake.

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