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Go Mortgage and PacRes seek economies of scale in merger

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Executives and employees of the combined company will continue to serve a nationwide footprint as Go Mortgage, which is hiring retail branch managers and loan originators. Continue reading →

Edina Realty settles for $3.5M over ‘secret’ home warranty payments

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The deal will refund buyers and sellers after the brokerage allegedly failed to disclose to its clients that it had received payments from Home Security of America to advertise HSA’s home warranties. Continue reading →

Clarence Thomas took gift from 2nd billionaire with real estate ties

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Decades before accepting travel from real estate developer Harlan Crow, the Supreme Court justice received a Super Bowl ring from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, according to reports. Continue reading →

‘Do I need to disclose?’ Even more queries ChatGPT can’t answer

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ChatGPT can be a useful tool, but it spits out a lot of bad advice, writes Bernice Ross. In Part Two of the series, find out what seller information the AI gets wrong. Continue reading →

What ‘The Watcher’ teaches us about the dark side of real estate

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This slow-build, creepy drama, loosely based on a true story about a historic mansion in New Jersey, can teach agents a thing or two about ethics and the consumer, according to Rachael Hite.  Continue reading →

Full disclosure: Sellers fear transparency — here’s how to get past it

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Sellers often approach disclosures with dread. Agents need to counsel them about the many benefits of disclosure, from building mutual trust to offering legal protection. Continue reading →

It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen! Avoid these post-closing problems

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Running into post-closure problems is often burdensome for everyone involved in the transaction. In some cases where it morphs into a lawsuit, it can even be costly. So, how can agents prevent them in the first place, and what can they do to avoid liti… Continue reading →

When it’s time to call your broker: 10 issues you should ask for help with

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Do you know when it’s time to loop in your broker? Here are 10 situations when agents should think about getting their managing brokers involved in the transaction.

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9 unreasonable repair requests your buyers should skip

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Educating buyers and setting expectations from the beginning is critical for successful repair negotiations. Buyers cannot understand which repairs are necessary and which might annoy the seller enough for the deal to shatter without the guidance of a … Continue reading →