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How far would you go to protect your buyer clients? The Download

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The Consumer Federation of America, an industry watchdog, says that the buyer agreements you’re depending on are woefully inadequate to properly protect homebuyers. Continue reading →

9 post-Sitzer questions we still don’t have answers to

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Change always brings chaos and disruption, broker Cara Ameer writes. While many of these issues have been lurking in the background before we knew what Sitzer | Burnett was, they illustrate the work that remains to be done. Continue reading →

The new agent’s essential guide to the commission lawsuits

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Confused about commission cases? Bernice Ross provides the rundown on what you need to know, what’s most likely to change, how it may impact your pocketbook and steps to take to be prepared for what’s ahead. Continue reading →

Compass lifts agent count in Q4 but falls short of positive cash flow

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The fast-growing brokerage also suffered a net loss of $83.7 million in the quarter, which was an improvement compared to the loss one year earlier. Continue reading →

Survey supports Realtors’ claims that commissions are negotiable

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Only 31 percent of homebuyers or sellers try to negotiate a lower commission, but 64 percent of those who do succeed, LendingTree survey finds. Continue reading →

Meet the brokerage getting ahead of the post-Sitzer commission rush

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DeLeon Realty in Silicon Valley began advertising commissions of 3.5 percent or less for homesellers who choose to work with the firm. The marketing push appeared in the mail and social media this week. Continue reading →

NAR halts ‘presidential initiatives’ for next 2 years amid turmoil

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The trade group will not take on pet projects for the duration of NAR President Kevin Sears’ tenure, which is slated to last until November 2025, he told NAR’s Board of Directors Wednesday morning. Continue reading →

‘The vibe is pretty good’ as first earnings season of 2024 kicks off

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Ahead of Q4 earnings this week and next, analysts are narrowing in on the future — and pleased by lower rates and a healthier economy as it rebounds from the final months of 2023. Continue reading →

Zillow revenue rises in Q4 as Barton touts portal’s ‘household name’

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Despite a slower market, Zillow saw revenue from its residential, rental and mortgage business rise in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to an earnings call Tuesday. Continue reading →

Keller Williams settled. What does NAR do now? The Download

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In the wake of the $70 million settlement by Keller Williams, NAR and HomeServices of America appear to be the ones left holding the bag. What happens next? Continue reading →