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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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11 Homeselling Myths, Debunked

The Close

After all, a new listing on the MLS gets the most attention in the first week. Selling a home is the same—it’s not just a sign in the yard and a posting on the MLS. Investments & Improvements Myth #6: Major Renovations Guarantee a Return on Investment Home tastes and styles change. Then interest starts to taper off.

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How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs

Housing Wire

Vance Loiselle: In the 20th century, the primary technology innovations in real estate were the telephone and the MLS. HousingWire: What role has the increase in technology played for both businesses and consumers in the real estate space? HW: How has the financial industry’s response to COVID accelerated the need for digital tools?

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Should Real Estate Investors Get Their Realtor’s License?

Realty Biz

That’s the price of a new kitchen renovation or the hand-scraped hardwood floors I want to put into the house!” Access to the MLS When you hold your own realtor’s license you do have access to the local MLS (Multiple Listing Service). There are some exclusive listings on the MLS still. would get the other 3%.

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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. MORE than family-owned brokerages like ours! Market Trends? Their Strategy.

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What to Know About Off-Market Homes For Sale

Realty Biz

Finding a buyer for a home not featured in the MLS requires more work from the real estate agent and used to be very unusual. In 2020, the National Association of Realtors released the MLS Statement 8.0 Clear Cooperation Policy, requiring Realtors to list homes in the MLS within one business day. Statement 8.0 Statement 8.0

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Tips for Marketing High-Performance Homes

The Residential Specialist

Going through the renovation process helped Young understand the questions some of his clients have about making energy improvements. Brokerage in Aurora, Ontario in Canada. His local MLS recently added more fields to list energy-efficient features. MLS Goes Green. “The attic level is comfortable enough to sleep in now.