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

Housing Wire

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule. You should be finding buyers before real estate agents anyway.”

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Proptech Job Opportunity: Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at EasyKnock

GeekEstate

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, EasyKnock , an institutionalized sale-leaseback residential platform. Role Description The Director of Business Development and Partnerships will lead their growing team in establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships and driving business development initiatives.

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Real Estate Sales in Greece: An Overview of Legislative Norms

Realty Biz

For those searching for Greece property for sale , understanding the intricacies of the country's real estate regulations and practices is paramount. Preliminary Agreement: Once both parties have shown interest, they can enter into a preliminary agreement. The notary ensures the sale agreement is legal and authentic.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Topics include: Real estate license law, agency, contracts, real property, ownership, taxes, water law, land development and zoning, deeds and title transfer, escrow and settlement, fair housing, leases & more AZ Contract Writing Course: 6 hrs of required instruction. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

Housing Wire

In Florida, getting licensed as a real estate agent begins with the completion of an approved 63-hour Sales Associate prelicensing course. Key takeaways AceableAgent offers courses for every stage or your real estate journey, from prelicensing to post-licencing and training to hone your professional skills. Chapter Quizzes.

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What’s the Average California Real Estate Commission Rate?

HomeLight

Commissions are typically calculated as a percentage of a property’s sale price, though some brokerages will charge a flat fee. of the home sale price, according to HomeLight’s real estate transaction data of thousands of home sales each year. The average agent commission rate nationwide is 5.8% When is the commission paid?

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7 Ways to Take Your Real Estate Business To The Next Level

Realty Biz

With a number of brokers and businesses battling for clients and seeking to close agreements, real estate is a cutthroat industry. Growing your company requires developing good relationships with prospective customers, other agents, and businesspeople. Develop a Niche It can be difficult to stand out from the flock in a busy market.