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Opinion: Local MLS broker marketplaces, rules equitably advance American homeownership

Housing Wire

In reality, consumers are better off and business competition thrives very much because of NAR’s rules and how well local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) broker marketplaces function. These local MLS broker marketplaces work in favor of consumers every day. Real estate agents know city and county property taxes.

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Stellar MLS to launch new agent platform

Housing Wire

The nation’s third largest MLS, with over 70,000 agents in Florida and Puerto Rico, Stellar MLS announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Remine and MoxiWorks to launch a new platform for real estate professionals. The post Stellar MLS to launch new agent platform appeared first on HousingWire. and Canada.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule. You should be finding buyers before real estate agents anyway.”

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New low in real estate agent movement: Relitix

Housing Wire

Agents are moving between brokerages at a much slower pace than the post-pandemic peak seen in the summer of 2021, according to Relitix’s Agent Movement Index. The index shows the relative degree of movement between brokerages by experienced agents and is indexed to the level of mobility in January 2016.

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Real estate agents are staying put: Relitix

Housing Wire

Real estate agents are moving much less between brokerages than the post-pandemic peak seen in the summer of 2021, Relitix’s inaugural Agent Movement Index shows. The index shows the relative degree of movement between real estate brokerages by experienced agents and is indexed to the level of mobility in January 2016.

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Opinion: Why real estate agents shouldn’t worry about commission changes

Housing Wire

These are all untrue and offensive words that come up when searching “Realtors” or “Real estate agents.” But even with all the negative nouns used to describe some real estate agents, the majority of real estate agents are professional and valuable. And before getting my real estate license in 2009, I had the same opinion, too.

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CoreLogic promotes industry veteran to lead real estate business

Housing Wire

In this new capacity, Greene will oversee operations, sales and customer service efforts, working to empower CoreLogic’s MLS clients. Throughout his career, Greene developed expertise in business development and product strategy. Greene will report to Devi Mateti, president of the enterprise digital solutions team. “I