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Brokers struggle to scale the brick wall of membership agreements

Housing Wire

Some real estate brokers have found their path blocked as they try to navigate the membership agreements mandated by NAR and their local Realtor associations to gain access to MLS listings. When I tried to speak up about it, I faced pushback and retaliation, which only confirmed that the system isnt designed to support people like me.

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

Housing Wire

This includes — but is not limited to — posting to the MLS, hosting open houses and getting creative with social media. Last but not least, real estate agents prepare documents such as closing documents, purchase agreements, and leases while ensuring that the transaction is in compliance with local laws and their client’s terms are met.

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How to find expired listings: 9 proven strategies

Housing Wire

Search the local MLS Time invested: 1-2 hours per week Cost: Free A tried-and-true place to find expired real estate listings is your local MLS. The average length of a listing agreement typically ranges from three to six months (90 to 180 days). Check out the article below to learn more. You could’ve guessed this one.

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How to Buy a Multifamily Property in 10 Steps

The Close

In this “How to Buy a Multifamily Property” guide, I’ll walk you through deciding which type of multifamily property you want to purchase, picking the right lender, and running the numbers to ensure profitability. Simply put, it’s a residential building with more than one unit designed to house multiple families.

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Buying A Home That’s Sold Conditionally – With An Escape Clause!

Toronto Realty Blog

This entered my mailbox last week: Hi David, I was hoping you could dedicate a future blog post to so called “escape clauses” in real estate agreements. 2023: Sold Conditional On The Sale Of Buyers’ Property I suppose I’ve written a blog on just about every real estate topic out there, at one time or another.

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Unconventional Methods for Selling a House: Thinking Outside the Box

Rochester Real Estate

Joseph statue, having an auction, establishing a rent-to-own agreement, hosting an open house party, and hiring a discount broker. In my experience as a Rochester Realtor, having the home sale basics down first is essential. Joseph, the family and home patron saint, will help make a quick and successful sale. Joseph Statue 1.

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What Should You Do When Your Realtor Ignores You?

Redfin

Buying a home is the single largest purchase many Americans will make in their lifetime, it’s a big deal. A good real estate agent could be working with several clients at a time, at different stages of a home sale transaction. Sometimes agents designate someone to back them up if they need to take time away from their duties.