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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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Consumer advocacy group: Buyer agency agreements often contain “unfair” terms

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As brokerages across the country have begun implementing buyer agency contracts into their business practices in the wake of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit verdict, the Consumer Federation of America is warning consumers that they may be filled with “unfair provisions” that primarily protect agents and brokers.

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Redfin’s relaunched homebuyer refund program now available nationwide

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In an announcement on Tuesday, the brokerage noted that it had expanded the program to more than a dozen additional markets, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Diego and San Francisco. of the purchase price of the house. The Sign & Save refund starts at 0.25% of the purchase price, but it rises to 0.5%

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Redfin launches new homebuyer refund program

Housing Wire

Launched on Thursday, the brokerage’s Sign & Save program provides buyers who sign up to work with a Redfin agent before their second home tour — and who purchase a property with that agent within 180 days of signing the agreement — a refund of 0.25% to 0.5% of the purchase price of the house.

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

Housing Wire

Also, fields displaying broker compensation on MLSs must be eliminated, there is a blanket ban on the requirement that agents subscribe to MLSs to offer or accept compensation and buyers’ agents must have written agreements. NAR said that the changes , if approved by the court, will go into effect in mid-July 2024.

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Real estate commission dispute? Do this.

Housing Wire

This may be the result of fewer listings and slower sales, but we do not know for certain. A typical commission dispute arises when, after signing a listing agreement or buyer-broker agreement: A seller-client “cancels” a valid purchase contract. Confirm that your brokerage documents (e.g.,

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‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement

Housing Wire

Under the terms of the settlement agreements reached by both Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), cooperative compensation is still allowed. Cooperative compensation offers can also be — and should be, if the client wishes — included in purchase agreements.