Should Realtor ethics violations be posted? Agents sound off

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The Realtor community is split about whether or not to publicize the names of Realtors who violate the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Realtor Code of Ethics. Continue reading →

Figuring out financing is the first step for 73.5% of buyers

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In a loanDepot and mellohome survey of 1,000 buyers, 73.5 percent said they researched financing options before they began looking for a home. Continue reading →

Tom Ferry to Headline Luxury Connect in October

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Tom will take the stage at Luxury Connect on Thursday October 18th, where he’ll present a dynamic session on ‘The 4 Biggest Mistakes Luxury Agents Make’ Continue reading →

Corcoran teams up with Amazon to recommend trendy home add-ons

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New York City-based brokerage The Corcoran Group has unveiled an agent-curated collection of smart and stylish home accessories available to purchase through the first real estate partnership with Amazon.com’s associate affiliate program. Continue reading →

Knock expands into Dallas-Ft. Worth to take on Opendoor

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According to Black, the launch in Texas was in part fueled by Dallas’ booming housing market  — home prices are up 5.2 percent year-over-year and, due to an influx of jobs, many people are looking to move to the area. Continue reading →

Identity theft is rising, but Realtors feel safer than ever

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Despite the illusion of more safety, the reality is, that slightly more Realtors – six percent in 2018, compared to five percent in 2017 – were victims of a crime last year. Continue reading →

Luxury Connect: Diane Ramirez on what it takes to advise luxury clients about wealth

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“Wealthy clients aren’t buying their one and only home,” notes Diane Ramirez, a luxury real estate pro in New York. “Sometimes it’s the fifth or sixth.” Continue reading →

‘We’re building the next Amazon’: Knock CEO Sean Black on Texas expansion and plans to go public

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With Knock marking three years since its launch, CEO Sean Black revealed the company’s plans for the future — and why he doesn’t consider Knock an iBuyer. Continue reading →