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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. While we might use the words “agent” and “broker” synonymously here, there is a difference between a broker’s license and a managing broker’s license in Illinois. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 What’s more, students have a higher than average pass rate of 64%.

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NAR “sets the record straight” on commissions

Housing Wire

After months of plaintiffs’ lawyers in commission lawsuits claiming that the National Association of Realtors sets real estate agent commissions, the trade group finally decided to, in its words, “set the record straight.” The internet can be a tool, but it is not a replacement for the essential services agents who are Realtors provide.

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Redfin named in yet another commission lawsuit

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Jutla notes that while Redfin no longer requires its agents to be members of NAR or local Realtor associations, all of the agents she worked with during her transactions were NAR members. She used Redfin agents for both listing and buying purposes. District Court for the Eastern District of California in Sacramento.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

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Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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HR Problems You Can Face in Real Estate Business

Realty Biz

As a real estate business, handling all of the issues of HR right from the beginning will ensure that your business can operate smoothly. Some of the HR problems you may face in the real estate business include: Attracting Top Talent. A real estate business is likely to have a relatively high employee turnover. Handling Payroll.

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4 Best real estate schools in Maryland (MD) for 2024

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Prices Starting at Prelicensing $279 Exam Prep $79 Post-licensing CE $49 Prelicensing Pricing Premium Value Standard Course Only $639 $449 $399 $279 Required 60-hr MD prelicensing coursework. All Value features + 15-Hr MD First-Time Renewal Courses and Basics & Beyond eTextbook Required 60-hr MD prelicensing coursework.

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Is the title industry on verge of the “Great Redeployment”?

Housing Wire

So, what happens when it becomes much more difficult for title agents to find, recruit and hire the skilled labor so necessary to their core functions? The title insurance industry is built on service. We will soon find out. That development could present serious challenges.

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