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The transparency crisis no one wants to talk about

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Referral fees are just the starting point for a larger conversation real estate professionals need to have about transparency, Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading →

Can agents use AI to help with contracts and disclosures?

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While AI is no replacement for your expertise, seasoned agent and long-time coach America Foy says you can use it to simplify and explain critical information to clients. Continue reading →

Zillow reverses course and removes climate data from listings

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The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street’s website. Continue reading →

Zillow reverses course and removes climate data from listings

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The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street’s website. Continue reading →

Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Pulte, FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

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One of four Democrats subjected to criminal referrals by Pulte, Swalwell claims FHFA director “exercises unchecked control” over the mortgage giants and has abused his position by scouring their databases to concoct unfounded accusations of mortgage fr… Continue reading →

After failed NAR vote, brokerages beef up referral disclosures

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After the National Association of Realtors failed to pass a broad referral disclosure requirement, some major real estate players are embracing transparency on their own. Continue reading →

More MLSs are moving to provide non-Realtors with access

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“Maybe it’s time.” In the wake of a recent change by the National Association of Realtors, more multiple listing services may explore ways to provide access to non-Realtors. Continue reading →

What it takes to build a $100M real estate brand with heart

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Coach Melanie Klein shares the growth journey of O’Connor Estates, a Brentwood, California, real estate team that’s making waves for all the right reasons. Continue reading →

Realtor who tipped Pulte to Schiff loans now a witness [EXCLUSIVE]

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Christine Bish, a Realtor in California’s Sacramento Valley, sent a trove of documents to FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Now the DoJ, FBI and FHFA want to know who else she’s talked to. Continue reading →

California Association of Realtors leans into referral fee transparency

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CAR issued a statement broadly in support of referral fee disclosure just days after NAR voted against expanding disclosure requirements. Continue reading →