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Why REX pays buyer agents and uses MLSs — sometimes

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REX’s general counsel Michael Toth says the discount brokerage pays buyer agents in at least 40 percent of its list-side transactions. Continue reading →

Agents should probably learn to play nice with institutional investors

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Institutional investors are a growing presence in the housing market. The savvy agent should learn their ways — even if it feels unnatural. Continue reading →

10 scenarios that can get new agents ethics violations, lawsuits or worse

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As a newbie, you don’t want to find yourself amid an ethics violation, lawsuit or worse, but it can happen to even the most earnest of agents. Here are 10 hypothetical situations that help illustrate how you can avoid some very real problems. Continue reading →

Ethics violation, lawsuit or worse: 10 situations that get agents in trouble

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Even the most earnest real estate agents can accidentally make a false step that could wind them up with an ethics violation, a lawsuit or even revocation of their license. Check out Inman’s handy charts to learn the consequences of 10 situations. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac subpoenaed in commission lawsuit

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Plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit that could shake up the real estate industry have subpoenaed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, sharpening scrutiny of real estate commissions nationwide. The subpoenas were issued by the smaller of two bombs… Continue reading →

Corcoran employee’s email hacked, internal data shared company-wide

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A Corcoran spokesperson tells Inman “three emails containing inaccurate and misleading Corcoran information were distributed within Corcoran.” Continue reading →

What type of commission structure is best for your team?

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There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to team compensation. An experienced team leader outlines the pros and cons of the most common structures. Continue reading →

NAR will have to fight commission battles on two fronts

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The National Association of Realtors’ bid to transfer the smaller of two bombshell commission lawsuits in order to consolidated them has failed, likely making the 1.3 million-member trade group’s legal fight costlier. Continue reading →

Investors sue Realogy, allege fraud over agent commissions

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The Rosen Law Firm, which a month ago threatened a class action lawsuit, pulled the trigger Thursday, filing a federal suit in the US District Court of New Jersey. Continue reading →