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Now is a great time for brokerage acquisitions: RealTrends Consulting

Housing Wire

In fact, the sweet spot for acquisitions over the next couple of years is going to be the small one-office brokerage firms.” With the headwinds facing the real estate industry, Wright and Murray believe smaller brokerage firms will be looking for a place to land, making acquisitions a possibility for even one-office, 25 agent firms.

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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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Starting from Scratch: What to Do When Your Real Estate Listing Agreement Expires

HomeLight

When you signed the listing contract to put your house on the market, you had high hopes for a quick sale. And now you’ve realized that even the listing agreement with your agent has expired. We’ll fill you in on what obligation (if any) you have to your agent and what your options are to complete the sale.

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“Sold Conditional On The Sale Of Buyer’s Property”

Toronto Realty Blog

An agent in my brokerage asked this last week. Let’s say that your home in listed for sale and you receive an offer, but the offer has a condition. Two days after the buyer and I have come to terms on the agreement, a subsequent buyer wants to make an offer. But what the heck is SCE? “Is that a typo?

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Found a Buyer on Your Own? Here’s Why You Still Need an Agent

Realtor.com

With an offer in hand, you might be asking what commission an agent would receive if the agent were to get involved at this stage of the home-selling process. You still have a marathon to finish before getting to the closing table. These forms vary to conform to state and local laws, and eventually become a binding sales contract.

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How to Start a Real Estate Brokerage in 2023 (Without Going Broke)

The Close

Let’s talk about your dream of starting your own real estate brokerage. After all, having your own brokerage means more money, more autonomy, and greater responsibility. I’ve launched two brokerages, invested in two more, and coached dozens of broker-owners. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Real Estate Brokerage.

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How Much Commission Does A Realtor Make? (Updated For 2023)

Kyle Handy

The full commission on a real estate sale is usually 4% to 6% of the sale. The closing costs will include the fees for the buyer’s and seller’s agents. But you don’t walk away with the $3,000 because you still need to pay your brokerage. Negotiating a higher sale price for your listings.