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How not to lose your real estate license (and torpedo your career)

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You worked hard for your real estate license. Don’t let a foolish mistake (or purposeful error) result in disciplinary proceedings against you. Continue reading →

Long Island attorney accused of gambling away $750K earmarked for his client’s home purchase

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Lawyer Peter Giattino is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $750,000 from a real estate client. He’s accused of spending the funds on gambling and other personal expenses. Continue reading →

Realtor vs. real estate agent: Why the difference matters

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For consumers navigating a home sale and professionals building a career, Long Island Board of Realtors CEO Doreen Spagnuolo writes, it’s essential to understand who’s representing your interests. Continue reading →

Redlining and steering continue to plague housing. So where’s NAR?

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By backing its membership and ignoring bad actors, the National Association of Realtors has set itself up for government oversight and intervention, writes Revaluate co-founder Chris Drayer. Continue reading →

3 years after big Newsday exposé, penalties come for brokerages

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Keller Williams Greater Nassau, Keller Williams Realty Elite, and Laffey Real Estate will pay $115,000 as part of a settlement, the New York State Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday. Continue reading →

3 moments that shifted M. Ryan Gorman’s leadership approach

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Coldwell Banker CEO M. Ryan Gorman shares how his childhood, a team intervention and a NAREB conference shifted his approach to life and leadership. Read all about it ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading →

18 real estate agents from New York at risk of losing license

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The New York Department of State has launched 132 investigations into housing bias, which include allegations from Newsday’s “Long Island Divided” report. Continue reading →

Top real estate firms subpoenaed in discrimination investigation

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Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and Douglas Elliman are among the firms to receive subpoenas in the wake of a Newsday report exposing housing discrimination. Continue reading →

RE/MAX’s new AI-powered lead tool is live for select agents

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Adam Contos, the CEO of RE/MAX, gave agents insight into the company’s acquisition of First, as well as changes to the company’s education platform at R4. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker to waive franchise fees in bid to boost diversity

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A new program will allow real estate professionals who identify as minorities, LGBT, women or military veterans to start Coldwell Banker franchises without paying the normal franchise fee. Continue reading →