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‘No legitimate justification’: California broker sues NAR over ‘anticompetitive’ dues

Housing Wire

Examples provided are “Agent Visual Inspection Disclosures” — which are required by California state law — commercial sales and leasing activity. But Diaz said there are “legitimate and lawful business interests” in hiring licensed agents for tasks that don’t require NAR membership or services related to membership.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Though most commonly thought of for residential deals, real estate agents can also help people buy, sell or rent commercial properties, land and more. This includes — but is not limited to — posting to the MLS, hosting open houses and getting creative with social media. Also top of the list, agents are marketers.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Work with a real estate professional with MLS access In non-disclosure states, the role of real estate agents becomes even more crucial. It’s worth noting that some types of sales won’t appear in MLS listings, such as private sales, including FSBO (for sale by owner), or a sale transacted by an agent who is not registered with the MLS.

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Opteon’s Short-Term Rental Analysis provides a more accurate report for short-term rentals

Housing Wire

The Short-Term Rental Analysis is easy to read, provides true short-term rental comparables and key market insights, and is analyzed and signed by one of Opteon’s Commercial Staff Appraisers. The product is completed from the desk of Opteon’s commercial staff appraisers in just 2-3 business days without requiring an inspection.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

How about that pest control service you used for your clients termite inspection? Or omit the MLS link and tease out the listing with stats and photos in your newsletter, and invite your audience to contact you directly for more information. Is a new restaurant coming to town? Be the first to let everyone in your network know about it.

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2025 REACH Cohort Announced

GeekEstate

Geek Estate is about celebrating entrepreneurship, focused on real estate tech (residential and commercial). Infinityy : a city-scale network of AI-guided personalized experiences of every property and neighborhood in an MLS that engages and qualifies prospects 24/7. This week, the 2025 US Resi Cohort was announced.

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How to Buy a Multifamily Property in 10 Steps

The Close

It is generally more straightforward and manageable than purchasing a large commercial property. Maintenance and management costs are significantly higher, and you will generally need a commercial loan. If you need access to your local MLS, contact a real estate agent in your area to gather data or create a rental market analysis.