Author Archives: Andrea V. Brambila

Real Safe 911 offers exact locations, video for emergency calls

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 25, 2021 - 1:07 pm |June 25, 2021 Uncategorized

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A real estate agent could use the app if an emergency occurs during a showing, according to Lee Goldstein, CEO of Real Safe Agent Continue reading →

Ohio’s largest MLS ditches ‘Coming Soon’ status

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 24, 2021 - 2:41 pm |June 24, 2021 Uncategorized

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MLS Now says the status caused “unintended consequences” and has been the most common complaint among agents in the past year. Continue reading →

Remote work named No. 1 issue affecting real estate

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 23, 2021 - 11:23 pm |June 23, 2021 Uncategorized

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The share of people working from home full- or part-time could double permanently, impacting homebuyer demand and land use, according to a new report from The Counselors of Real Estate. Continue reading →

Sexual harassment suit against Move settles

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 22, 2021 - 11:32 pm |June 22, 2021 Uncategorized

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The case alleging Move failed to provide a safe working environment and retaliated against Suzanne Mueller for participating in a sexual harassment investigation against an NAR executive was dismissed at the request of both parties. Continue reading →

Connecting with Veronica Figueroa: Our new normal demands world-class service

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 9, 2021 - 9:00 am |June 9, 2021 Uncategorized

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Ahead of Inman Connect, the eXp Realty team leader says agents have the chance to offer service that keeps clients coming back. Continue reading →

NAR, Updater partner to provide real-time relocation data to Realtors

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 8, 2021 - 11:32 pm |June 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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The trade group will be able to use “pre-move” data to inform reports on migration patterns and housing demand. Continue reading →

California Regional MLS gets closer to statewide goal

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 8, 2021 - 8:04 pm |June 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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The High Desert Association of Realtors will no longer operate its own MLS and its 1,700 members are now CRMLS subscribers. Continue reading →

Keller Williams expansion team grows to more than 400 agents

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 4, 2021 - 2:50 pm |June 4, 2021 Uncategorized

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After merging with the Edie Waters Network, Lucido Global now covers more than 42 markets. Continue reading →

Curt Beardsley, ‘shepherd’ of MLSs, departs Zillow

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 3, 2021 - 9:09 pm |June 3, 2021 Uncategorized

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Real estate giant’s vice president of industry development leaves months after Zillow became an IDX site to “pursue other interests.” Continue reading →

DOJ: Pocket listing suit against NAR shouldn’t have been thrown out

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 2, 2021 - 11:45 pm |June 2, 2021 Uncategorized

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The Department of Justice and The PLS argue that lower court should have considered Clear Cooperation Policy’s impact on brokers who directly purchase access to listing services, not on buyers and sellers. Continue reading →