Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Yet another national real estate brokerage firm has reached a settlement agreement in two of the major class action antitrust lawsuits facing the real estate industry. According to court documents filed on Monday, RE/MAX and the home sellers suing the firm in both the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett cases, which both deal with buyer brokers’ commissions, have reached a preliminary settlement agreement, settling all claims in both suits.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The settlement agreement leaves NAR, HomeServices of America and Keller Williams as defendants with an Oct. 16 trial date looming.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Dark Matter Technologies , formerly Black Knight Origination Technologies, is focused on mainly two things: the smooth transition to new owners, and lowering the cost to originate loans for lenders. Executives from Dark Matter Technologies, under the Constellation Software umbrella, said that a down market is the best time to make investments in technology and prepare for the next cycle.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The NAR Accountability Project and its allies laid out their four-point plan during an event outside the organization’s Chicago headquarters on Monday.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The brokerage has launched a new ChatGPT-based tool to help agents “accelerate their workflow” by crafting listing descriptions and more.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

When it comes to the latest innovations in housing tech, adaptability and continuous learning have become indispensable virtues for industry pros immersed in the world of mortgage tech. Fortunately, leaders like Stacey Shifman , vice president of consumer credit analytics at Fannie Mae, have perfected the art of maintaining a constant state of curiosity when it comes to tech.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The deal resolves claims in both the Sitzer and Moehrl antitrust cases. The franchisor agreed to change its business practices, including "no longer forcing homesellers to pay buyer’s agents.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s evolving technological landscape, wire fraud is a pervasive risk, particularly in real estate transactions. According to the FBI’s 2022 Internet Crime Report , the problem is only worsening, with an 86% increase in monetary losses in the real estate industry since 2020. For title professionals, understanding and countering this threat is paramount.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A rally at NAR headquarters in Chicago drew few Realtors on Monday, but organizers at the NAR Accountability Project declared a win nonetheless after NAR lost its "Great Place to Work" merit.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Are you wondering about all of the uses of plot plans? A plot plan is essential in land development, architecture, and construction. It provides a comprehensive visual representation of a property’s layout, indicating crucial details about its features, dimensions and relationships with surrounding elements. Understanding a plot plan is essential for buyers, sellers and real… The post Things a Plot Plan Tells You: Insights for Site Development appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Trainer and marketing expert Rachael Hite encourages agents who are considering making a move this fall to have a heart to heart with themselves, their finances, and give the serious business of making a move to a new team or brokerage this fall the consideration it deserves.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The dominoes continue to fall in the long-running but now fast-developing saga of real estate commission lawsuits, with RE/MAX the latest brokerage to settle, paying $55 million to resolve sweeping class action claims, according to an SEC filing today. In the brief statement to regulators, RE/MAX said the settlement was reached last Friday, and covers… The post RE/MAX Settles Commission Lawsuits, With Industry Bracing for Change appeared first on RISMedia.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Some luxury real estate agents might be mystified that their Chinese buyers don’t want a home situated right beside a scenic lake or river. But for Janet Moore, Global Luxury Real Estate Advisor at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, it would be fairly obvious that such a property is breaking a cardinal rule of feng shui. After all, she’s been representing luxury buyers in Asian markets for more than 12 years.

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Bigger Pockets

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Nationwide, cities continue to impose new regulations on short-term rentals, effectively putting Airbnb hosts out of business in some areas. How can investors protect themselves?

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Tune in to this Inman Access episode and gain insider tips from Philip Hordijk on the importance of how to identify, cultivate and market to your own unique niche audience to build business.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Realty Executives International President, Patrick van den Bossche, facilitates a panel session on the “State of the Industry” with key broker/owners and Executives. When a few years ago Outlier CEO David Tedesco chose Patrick van den Bossche, with his 30 years of experience managing fast-growth, next-growth and startup firms, to lead Realty Executives International as… The post Savvy Leadership and Collaborative Spirit Keep Realty Executives Growing Strong appeared first on RISMedia.

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Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Dan Hanson, the former head of loanDepot's retail division, will develop "new revenue-generating opportunities" as the mortgage lender's executive director of enterprise partnerships and acquisitions.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Join Inman Access and tune in to today's video class featuring Matthew Gardner as he provides an informative forecast on the fall housing market and what to expect in the coming months.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The real estate market is anticipated to see a pent-up demand from eager buyers and sellers in 2024, according to many experts. Forming or strengthening your real estate team now, ensuring that everyone is aligned and following the same gameplan, will allow you to manage the leads coming in smoothly and efficiently. For the team… The post 3 Ways Real Estate Coaching Will Empower Your Team appeared first on RISMedia.

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Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Customizable and powered in part by artificial intelligence, Delta Media Group’s latest product release is ready to help the industry be more creative in a mobile environment.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Are you wondering if setting up a power of attorney for your real estate transaction is a good move? In certain situations, a power of attorney for real estate becomes necessary. This legal document enables someone to handle property matters on behalf of another person when the principal cannot manage real estate affairs or deal with transactions from a distance.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Fannie Mae economists predict "mild recession" next year, but say mortgage rates may not ease as much as previously expected.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Builder confidence in September fell below a reading of 50 for the first time in five months, according to new data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) found that builder confidence fell five points to 45 in September, following a six point drop in August—coinciding with… The post Builder Confidence Weakens Due to Rising Mortgage Rates appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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Brownstoner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Nearly 60,000 home purchase contracts were canceled nationwide during August, according to Redfin's report.

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Bigger Pockets

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

With housing affordability at all-time lows, the government is looking to increase the availability of these loans. What doors does this open for investors?

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Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.

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