Agents have real concerns — but commission rates aren’t at the top

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Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of the latest Inman Intel Index survey show. Continue reading →

Stop taking legal advice from NAR and your local association

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Associations are a valuable resource, but they’re not the be-all and end-all of real estate, especially when it comes to questions about legality and licensing. It’s important to rely on valid legal advice from an attorney rather than the opinion of as… Continue reading →

Teach to learn, and take advantage of the ‘orangutan effect’

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Jay Papasan, author of “The ONE Thing,” writes that if you want to learn something, teach it to anyone, even if it’s just an orangutan. Continue reading →

FNB of Pennsylvania to pay $13.5M to settle redlining allegations

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FNB’s 2017 acquisition of Yadkin Bank for $1.8 billion expanded its footprint into North Carolina, where the DOJ alleges it avoided providing mortgages to majority-Black and Hispanic communities. Continue reading →

NAR signals more declines to come after 3rd-straight membership dip

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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun warned of “further declines in membership over the next 24 months” after NAR posted a 2.1 percent annual membership decline last month. Continue reading →

How love and politics are impacting homebuyers’ decisions

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Although affordability is still the No. 1 factor in most homebuyers’ moves, two surveys from Zillow and Redfin revealed politics and romance also play a role. Continue reading →

CoStar takes portal war to YouTube, promises new platform

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In three star-studded advertisements for Homes.com that appeared on YouTube over the weekend, the CoStar Group teases a “revolutionized” shopping experience ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. Continue reading →