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How risky is it to be a real estate agent? The Download

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From wire fraud to cybercrime to personal safety, this Realtor Safety Month it’s a good idea to ask the question, “How safe are you, really?” Continue reading →

NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download

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They’ve been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation’s highest court to enforce a previous settlement. Continue reading →

Michigan Realtors are mad as hell, and they’re suing: The Download

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NAR buckles up for a new legal brouhaha as Michigan agents and brokers head to court over “compulsory” Realtor membership to access the MLS after removing “guaranteed broker commission.” Continue reading →

Can you survive the squeeze from 2% commissions? The Download

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The Consumer Federation of America raised eyebrows and hackles with its advice to pay only the equivalent of a 2 percent commission for both real estate purchases and sales. Continue reading →

Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download

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NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at Inman Connect Las Vegas with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group’s past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency. Continue reading →

It’s a ‘watershed moment’ for commissions: The Download

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Industry analyst Ryan Tomasello, who predicted a 30 percent fall in commissions due to legal, economic and governmental challenges, prepares to take the stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas to discuss consolidation, disruption and innovation. Continue reading →

Dot your i’s and cross your t’s. The paper chase is here: The Download

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Ed Zorn, Anthony Lamacchia and others weigh in on buyer agreements, commission sharing and everything you need to know about the new forms. Continue reading →

Will falling mortgage rates juice the housing market? The Download

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As financial targets pave the way for interest rates to (finally) fall, the real estate industry is cautiously optimistic about a late-year boost. Continue reading →

The number of settlement appeals is totally bananas: The Download

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Buyers and sellers who feel like the commission settlements didn’t go far enough are fighting back in court, and the cases are bunching up. Continue reading →

Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download

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What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy? Continue reading →