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What’s the Catch With Real Estate Brokerage Concierge Programs?

RIS Media

As technology and data continue to transform the real estate industry and spur competition, some brokerage concierge programs have been developed to provide their agents a leg up. They also make more money for clients, their agents and, of course, brokerages. The win-win scenario gets people asking, “What’s the catch?”

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

You can also opt-in to Freedom Trail’s broker recruitment program to be contacted directly by local brokerages that are hiring new agents. Lee Institute Best real estate schools in MA for every stage of your career Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Zillow vs. Family Owned Brokerages: 6 Ways First Team Real Estate Saves Southern California Homeowners Thousands When Selling A Home

First Team Real Estate

Here are the 6 ways we, as a local family-owned brokerage , help our clients save thousands of dollars on their home sale while providing our signature quality service that has secured us a 98% satisfaction rating among Southern California homeowners. Home Repairs and Staging. MORE than family-owned brokerages like ours!

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The ‘Nuclear Arms Race’ of Office Exclusives

RIS Media

But while Clear Cooperation requires all REALTORS® to list a property widely on the MLS within one business day of marketing it publicly, an exception was explicitly carved out for listings that are marketed, but not publicly—properties that are kept within the same brokerage or office.

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What’s the Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and a Real Estate Broker?

RIS Media

Listing agents can suggest repairs that will help a house sell, give advice on how to stage a property and help the seller figure out a reasonable asking price. Buyer’s agents can help with negotiations, an appraisal, a home inspection and documents required for closing. A listing agent helps a client sell a home.

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How to Get Into Rent-to-Own: 12 Steps to Homeownership

HomeLight

You also might consider going with an agent or brokerage with a dedicated rent-to-own program. To protect yourself, consider adding contingencies (such as an inspection contingency ) that allows you to get an inspection before you occupy the house so you’re fully aware of any existing conditions. Step 6: Pay the option fee.

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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

The residential real estate brokerage industry relies on public trust in agents to guide them through the process of buying and selling homes. A house chatbot is a great alternative to a file folder including warranties, lists of contractors, utility providers, maintenance checklists, and inspection reports.

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