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Private listings negatively impact both buyers and sellers: Watchdog

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Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, examines competing interests and competing policies to determine which will benefit consumers. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker agrees to pay $20M to settle spam case

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The case involved homeowners whose numbers were on the national do-not-call list but who reported getting telemarketing calls from Coldwell Banker agents. Class members are expected to get about $281 each. Continue reading →

Broker Spotlight: Ken Baris, BHHS Jordan Baris Realty

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Learn how this second-generation broker brings an athlete’s mindset and competitive advantage to leadership and life. Continue reading →

Fathom Realty now offering agents 20% commission split option

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Elevate program offers higher level of services, including “done-for-you marketing,” lead generation and transaction management, in exchange for what the company considers to be a low split. Continue reading →

Compass acquisition offers a glimpse into @properties’ finances

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Following its acquisition of Chicago’s largest brokerage in January, Compass on Friday pulled back the curtain on @properties’ financial health over 12 months prior to the headline-grabbing merger. Continue reading →

25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)

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Every dollar you keep is a dollar you don’t have to chase in sales, Chris Pollinger writes. The best brokerages don’t just earn more — they keep more. Continue reading →

25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)

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Every dollar you keep is a dollar you don’t have to chase in sales, Chris Pollinger writes. The best brokerages don’t just earn more — they keep more. Continue reading →

Judge allows Hanna Holdings buy-side commission case to continue

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Homebuyer plaintiffs allege Hanna Holdings conspired to inflate commissions and that buyers are ultimately the ones who pay through higher home prices. A mixed ruling on Tuesday will allow case to move forward. Continue reading →

Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

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The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms. Continue reading →

Rocket Companies to purchase Redfin in $1.75B all-stock deal

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Rocket Companies announced Monday its plans to acquire Redfin in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity. This acquisition will integrate Redfin’s home search platform, which features over 1 million listings and a network of 2,200 ag… Continue reading →