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Top Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices team goes indie

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The 15-agent Ivan Sher Group will now be known as IS LUXURY and has become a member of the Forbes Global Properties network. Continue reading →

Judge orders Zillow to give REX FSBO listing data

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Federal court in Seattle grants the discount brokerage’s motion to compel on the grounds that the data could show whether Zillow and NAR caused harm to REX or to competition in general. Continue reading →

Should homeowners sell a storm-damaged home?

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In the aftermath of a natural disaster, it can be difficult to know what to do to recover. Should you or your client sell a storm-damaged home? Naples agent Sue “Pinky” Benson offers helpful advice for the days ahead. Continue reading →

Agent Outlook: It’s harder than ever to get into the real estate market

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This will go down as one of the most challenging years for non-owners who would like to enter the market to begin building equity. Livian’s Eric Forney offers insight and analysis as you navigate the challenges ahead. Continue reading →

NYC real estate commissions are all over the map: Consumer watchdog

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In a report on Wednesday, the Consumer Federation of America found the median commissions listing agents offered to buyer agents ranged from 1 percent in parts of Brooklyn to 3 percent in Manhattan. Continue reading →

Christie’s International Real Estate brings on affiliate in Miami

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Fortune International Realty, one of South Florida’s largest independently owned firms, is the luxury brand’s latest affiliate and now known as Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate. Continue reading →

Leading Los Angeles agent returns to Sotheby’s International Realty

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Marc Noah was with Sotheby’s International Realty for about seven years before moving to Hilton & Hyland. Prior to that, he was a loan officer with mortgage company First Capital. Continue reading →

Chasing leads isn’t enough. The agent’s message has to work too

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“Everyone wants to buy; no one wants to be sold.” Agents have to get the message right if they want their hard work generating leads to pay off, consultant Jon Cheplak said at Inman Connect. Continue reading →

The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky on what’s hurting brokerages the most

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At Inman Connect, Brad Inman and Mauricio Umansky, founder of luxury brokerage The Agency discussed what’s happening in the market now and how it’s impacting brokers and their agents. Continue reading →