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Are you prepping for worst-case commission lawsuit outcomes?

Housing Wire

The lawsuit, which was originally filed in 2019 and won class-action status in April, alleges that some NAR rules, including one that requires listing brokers to offer buyer brokers a commission to list a property in a Realtor-affiliated MLS, violate the Sherman Antitrust Act by inflating seller costs. in California.

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Global Spotlight: Island Life Awaits in the Caribbean

RIS Media

Our prices are excellent, and all construction is concrete block, including the walls in between the rooms. are constructed of various shades of wood, while we enjoy kitchens of all colors here in Aruba. What is your average price point, and how would you describe a typical property in your market? .

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FAMILY-OWNED LEGACY FIRM IN PARIS, TEXAS, JOINS THE BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE BRAND

Realty Biz

Well known for its property management business, Nathan Bell Property Management and Rentals has been spun off as a separate business entity from the brokerage but will continue to provide a referral pool for the firm. According to the Paris, Texas MLS, the average sales price for existing homes is approximately $160,000.

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How to Make Money as a Real Estate Agent: 9 Strategies to Earn More

The Close

The company links with an agent’s MLS to provide an up-to-date list of all the expireds and FSBO listings in your area, along with the property owners’ names and telephone numbers. Become a Property Manager. REDX Review: Why Smart Realtors Use REDX & Power Dialer. Related Articles.

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5 trends that will reshape the real estate market in 2024

Housing Wire

The technology likely to have the biggest impact in 2024 Data-driven property management : Real-time insights into property performance optimize rents, maintenance schedules and tenant satisfaction. Bright MLS , one of the largest MLSs nationwide, is leading the way and has integrated rental listings with commendable success.

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What’s Happening With Condo Maintenance Fees?

Toronto Realty Blog

Where does the property manager derive her salary? Not only that, my fees included all utilities, and by “all” in this city, we mean heat (which is the MLS term for gas ), hydro (which is the MLS term for electricity ), and water. And who pays the concierge? Who cleans the halls? per square foot.

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Top Ten: Compromises For First-Time Buyers

Toronto Realty Blog

They’re only good for your friends that smoke and for birds to build nests and hatch babies that you then feel bad asking property management to… um… re-house. This is a by-product of the construction and style of the house, which is a by-product of the age of the house. They’re useless.