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Will dual agency become common after NAR’s settlement?

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Some believe more buyers will come to the table without agents. That could lead to fertile breeding grounds for the polarizing practice sometimes known as “double ending.” Continue reading →

Dual agency is gaining momentum. Should you walk the tightrope?

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Real estate compliance expert Summer Goralik looks at the projected prevelance of dual agency and offers a prescription for determining whether it’s the best option for agents and their clients. Continue reading →

Meet a high-touch underdog taking on the search portal Goliaths

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Movoto may be a familiar name, but under OJO’s ownership the brand is quietly embarking on a David-and-Goliath struggle for a place in the portal pantheon. Continue reading →

What happens if the DOJ kills cooperation and compensation on the MLS?

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Given how slowly change takes place in the real estate industry, any change in compensation may be years off, says author and coach Bernice Ross. On the other hand, if the DOJ were to force the end of the shared compensation, the industry will have to … Continue reading →

RE/MAX urges NAR to reject listing attribution proposal entirely

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The real estate franchisor says giving the listing brokerage equal billing would cause consumer confusion. Continue reading →

Consumer watchdog: The real estate industry regulates itself

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A report from the Consumer Federation of America found that the vast majority of seats on state real estate commissions are held by industry members, and not one is held by a consumer or housing advocate. Continue reading →

Your listing presentation makes me look bad. Stop shading your competition

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The best thing we can do for our businesses and for each other is to be honest about the services we provide, how we work and even how the industry itself works. We need to promote our services without suggesting that the competition is greedy, incompe… Continue reading →

Why office exclusives are not a good look for the industry

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When there is a huge competition and a surplus of real estate agents, we tend to start fighting each other. Here’s why the concepts of office exclusives, designated agency and double-dipping are a big no-no to this broker. Continue reading →

Top Agent Network takes aim at office exclusives in NAR pocket listing policy

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Top Agent Network argues that office exclusives result in less inventory, less exposure for listings and less consumer choice while benefitting large brokerages. Continue reading →