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Seven homesellers object to deals reached in Gibson commission suit

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-07 19:23
Sellers in the Gibson class-action suit filed objections Thursday to the dollar value of the proposed settlements, which include deals with Compass, Redfin and The Real Brokerage, among others.

Consumer housing sentiment hits 30-month high in September

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-07 17:07
More than 8 in 10 Americans still said it was a bad time to buy a home, and mortgage rates have been climbing again since Fannie Mae conducted the monthly National Housing Survey.

Glenn Kelman: It’s ‘game on’ for the 2025 housing market

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-07 16:35
In his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman talked about mortgage rates, the lock-in effect, and how buyer-broker compensation changes are already impacting market dynamics.

Florida’s biggest insurer hands off 600k policies as new storm comes

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-07 16:01
The Florida Legislature-created Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has been so overwhelmed with new insurance policies in recent years that regulators have approved proposals for private insurers to take over more than 600,000 of those policies.

Success Is a Two-Way Street for Tri-State Team

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-07 14:38

Above, Matt Fetick Matt Fetick loved being a police officer. Helping is in his DNA. But when he realized that his REALTOR® friends were earning more money than he could ever earn as a cop, he traded in his ‘cuffs for a CRM. Licensed in 2004, he still does a shift as a paramedic now…

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Plot Twists and Property Lists: The Art of Creative Real Estate

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-07 13:59

Above, Darryl Davis In today’s real estate world, critical and creative thinking is not just an advantage—it’s essential. Our industry is inherently dynamic, demanding that agents continuously adapt, innovate and tackle challenges in ways that distinguish them from the competition. These twin engines of creativity and critical thinking fuel success, enabling agents to deliver exceptional…

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Navigating New Buyer Conversations with Confidence: A Guide for Real Estate Agents

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-07 13:53

The real estate landscape is shifting, and with it, the conversations agents are having with their clients. Traditionally, in-depth discussions about compensation, services and pricing were reserved for sellers. However, with the new settlement changes, these conversations are taking place with both buyers and sellers. Change can be intimidating, but it’s important to remember that…

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Rocket hires Venmo, PayPal vet to lead product engineering teams

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-07 13:31
Papanii Okai will help the mortgage giant harness artificial intelligence and build out fintech platform connecting its real estate, lending and personal finance subsidiaries.

Stellar MLS Subsidiary Working With Arab MLS to Enhance Practices in the Arab Region

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-07 13:01

Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, has announced an agreement with Arab MLS to enhance its real estate practices across the Arab region and beyond. UCO will advise Arab MLS to further drive efficiency, transparency, user experience and the way people connect with properties, starting with Egypt, Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and…

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Forget mega-teams. Half of all teams have 6 or fewer members

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-07 12:55
California-based proptech leader RealScout has partnered with T3Sixty and Tom Ferry to release its inaugural Teams Report, which dives into the intricacies of developing a successful team and the unique challenges surrounding technology, marketing, lead generation, recruiting and retention, brokerage relationships, and long-term goal-setting.

Team Tactics: 3 Likely Buyer Concerns to Put at Ease

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-07 12:42

With recent changes to REALTOR® rules, buyer agents must remember to be extra transparent and communicative with their clients. If you’re on a team, then practice sessions with your teammates during meetings are a must. Even better, center each of these roleplays around a specific theme or likely concern buyer agents might have. Some suggestions:…

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NAR Announces 5 2024 Good Neighbor Award Winners

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-07 12:33

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced five winners of the 2024 Good Neighbor Awards. Celebrating its 25th year, the awards spotlight REALTORS® who are not only experts in their field but also champions of volunteerism. The 2024 Good Neighbor Award winners are as follows: Ed Gardner, Gardner Real Estate Group (Portland, Maine) Stacy…

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COURT REPORT: Three More Settlements Reached, One Delayed

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-07 12:23

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. John L. Scott and Real Estate One settle Two independent brokerages have added to the pool of settlements in commission lawsuits, as reported on Oct. 3.  John L. Scott Real Estate—which does business…

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The problem with positive thinking that nobody talks about

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-07 12:14
Embrace the full spectrum of thoughts — positive and negative — and you'll find a more profound sense of freedom and power in your career, author, coach and broker Aaron Hendon writes.
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