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More MLS Musings: 2023 Year-End Edition!

Toronto Realty Blog

TorontoRealtyBlog Geez, what happened to “More MLS Musings?” However, the Brokerage Remarks provide a slightly different explanation: Okay. An “unpriced offering” as it’s referred to, and this is very common in commercial real estate. This is an abuse of the MLS system, right? I get that.

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How to Estimate Real Estate Brokerage Expenses

The Close

Opening your own brokerage is a huge milestone in your real estate career. However, if you don’t accurately estimate your real estate brokerage expenses, your startup dream can quickly become a nightmare. In my 28-year career in real estate, I have launched or coached more than 20 startup real estate brokerages.

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TRB Guest Blog: “Alternative Brokerage Models: Are We Trying to Solve a Problem That Doesn’t Exist?”

Toronto Realty Blog

Chris had the idea to talk about “discount brokerages,” and I thought it was great. Alternative Brokerage Models: Are We Trying to Solve a Problem That Doesn’t Exist? And ironically, this acquisition only gave further credibility to the potential of the commission-free brokerage model in Canada.

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The Great Commission Debate: Are Buyers and Sellers Being Overcharged?

Realty Biz

Several high-profile US real estate brokerages and the reputable NAR were found guilty of artificially inflating agents’ commissions. Imagine a giant list of residential and commercial properties enlisted with detailed descriptions. The price to list homes on MLS is agreeing to the compensation-sharing rule.

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Hit list: Inside CoStar’s all-out war against Zillow

Housing Wire

In his 34 years at CoStar’s helm, Florance has through shoe leather data gathering and aggressive acquisitions built an essential source for commercial real estate professionals. websites for office space — LoopNet , and residential rentals — Apartments.com , generating revenue from subscriptions by landlords and commercial brokers.

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3 Different Types of Real Estate Agents (And 7 Subtypes), Explained

HomeLight

Some real estate brokerages will work with many types of agents who have various specialties. He explains: “We have a commercial agent. As part of being a Realtor®, in some areas, this gives them access to the multiple listing service (MLS), which gives them access to more home listings. Type 3: Real estate broker.

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50 of the Top Residential Real Estate Companies in the US

HomeLight

There are over 106,500 real estate brokerages and over 3 million real estate agents in the U.S. A real estate brokerage is only as good as the agent you choose. A brokerage is the state-licensed supporting agency behind a real estate agent. The best brokerages strive to hire, retain, and support the best agents.