Pocket Listing Lawsuit Renews Attack on ‘Clear Cooperation,’ Ineffective Agents
A pocket listing startup suing the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is seeking to push forward with its claims that...
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In the Wake of Its Historic Settlement, HomeServices Issues Comprehensive Guidance to Agents on Rule Changes
In the wake of HomeServices of America’s $250 million historic class-action, commission-focused settlement, leadership within the national brokerage has provided...
Mortgage Mix: Rates Remain Above 7%, but Declined for the First Time in Months
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon....
Lori McCarthy on Being a Mentor and Preparing for a New Way to Do Business
Lori McCarthy, managing broker of the recently Compass-acquired Latter & Blum in Lafayette, Louisiana, has made recruitment and community involvement...
Judge Approves Seller Settlements, With Limited Buyer Protections
Judge Stephen R. Bough gave his final approval today to settlement agreements struck by big brokerages in class-action commission lawsuits,...
Mortgage Rates See First Reprieve in 5 Weeks
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) decreased to 7.09% from 7.22% last week, the first decrease seen since they began rising...
The Buyer Agent Playbook: Ready, Willing and Able
Clockwise from top left: Howard Hanna agents Kim Crane, Jason Sekody, Kelly Huff and Ryan Shedlock Editor’s Note: The Buyer-Agent...
Directionals Point North for Compass With Strong Q1 Earnings, Agent Gains
In a generally upbeat Q1 earnings report May 8, residential real estate company Compass showcased $1.05 billion revenue, a 10%...
Report: The Best Time to Sell is in the First Half of the Year
While the market is still unsettled—especially in regards to the currently pending NAR settlement and the changes that will bring...
More Than 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Home Price Increases in Q1 2024
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released data showing that nearly every metro area it tracks—93%—posted year-over-year price increases...
How to Tell If a Tired Landlord May Be Ready to List
As a real estate agent, you know motivated seller leads are the foundation of your business. But what if you’re overlooking one of the highest-value opportunities? Meet the "tired landlord." Read more.
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