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Engel & Völkers expands brand with new Portland, Oregon, office

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Engel & Völkers has entered the Portland, Oregon, market with the opening of its new location, Engel & Völkers Portland Rose City, the firm announced today. Continue reading →

RealScout inks enterprise deal with Sotheby’s International Realty

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Nine months after signing an enterprise deal with Anywhere, California-based proptech leader RealScout has extended its reach to include Sotheby’s International Realty’s company-owned locations. Agents at SIR’s company-owned locations will have full ac… Continue reading →

Consumer watchdog develops new standard to assess buyer contracts

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After brokerages and MLSs reached out, the Consumer Federation of America created criteria focused on whether agreements are readable, understandable, and fair to buyers. Continue reading →

27 resources you’ll need to be ready for the Aug. 17 transition

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Consider this a resource roundup to guide you through the changes you’ll make, the client conversations and even the mindset shifts that are necessary right now. Continue reading →

Commission Crunch: 5 tips to avoid scrutiny and remain in compliance

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Clients are watching you now more than ever, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Find out how to implement best practices now, so you can avoid complaints during upcoming industry shifts. Continue reading →

4 ways homesellers can maximize their home’s appraisal value

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Fair housing expert Dr. Lee Davenport says that your low appraisal may have nothing to do with the lack of landscaping. Continue reading →

What Microsoft’s Bing portal controversy says about MLS value

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Real estate data is incredibly important to a variety of industries, and there’s a cost to produce it, Sam DeBord writes. Those who do so should be properly compensated. Continue reading →

Former Engel & Völkers Naples team jumps ship to Compass

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Thirty agents at SWF Premium Real Estate team who closed $321 million in sales across 278 transactions in 2023 have now aligned with Compass, the firm told Inman. A new office in Naples was also announced. Continue reading →

Appeals court denies NAR rehearing request of DOJ probe

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The latest order by the Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., means the DOJ is free to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →