Monthly Archives: October 2023

Why agent training’s on trial in Sitzer | Burnett: The Download

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This week: As Sitzer | Burnett begins, the way agents communicate on commission may be the first thing to change. Continue reading →

This season’s trendiest wedding registry gift? A brand new home

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The share of couples including “home funds” as part of their wedding registry has increased by 55 percent since 2018, according to a joint analysis released Thursday by Zillow and The Knot. Continue reading →

True crime meets luxury real estate in gripping ‘Crime Estate’ podcast

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Dallas real estate agents Heather Guild and Elena Richey bonded with their non-agent friend, Melanie Stout, over a shared interest in true crime and real estate, which is how the “Crime Estate” podcast was born. Continue reading →

As objection handlers come under fire, these 7 ChatGPT ideas hold up

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Although you need to be careful with ChatGPT and other AI platforms, they can offer a great resource for idea generation. We asked for ideas on handling objections and got some surprisingly solid suggestions.
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Here’s how to stop a vacant land scam with a single email

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Security expert Robert Siciliano teaches you the five red flags for this scam and shows you how to put a stop to this type of real estate fraud with a simple and effective email response. Continue reading →

Under their thumbs: The enigmatic homesellers behind Sitzer | Burnett

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The plaintiffs in a class action antitrust suit challenging the real estate industry’s commission structure took to the stand Wednesday and Thursday to make the case that the practice of homesellers paying buyer agents is “unfair.” Continue reading →

REBNY rule change will require sellers to pay buyer agents directly

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As Sitzer | Burnett unfolds, the New York City trade association announced the upcoming rule change amid a nationwide reevaluation of buyer commission structures. Continue reading →

Engel & Völkers enters NH seacoast with Newburyport shop

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The shop, located in the northeastern corner of Massachusetts, serves homebuyers and sellers in Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Amesbury, Ipswich, Southern New Hampshire and the New Hampshire seacoast. Continue reading →