Suing brokers increasingly chafe at NAR rules and reputation
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Eternal confusion: Mixed messages on amending buyer agreements
Six months after commission lawsuit changes took effect, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, making industry confusion the norm and compliance an ever-moving target....
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Rethinking ‘Coming Soon’: A Clear Cooperation compromise
Reasonable adjustments to current policies can satisfy both sides of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate, consultant Chris Marzke writes, benefitting clients, developers and real estate professionals....
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The Thermostat Effect: How comfort limits your growth
Growth and comfort rarely coexist, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. By setting your goals outside your comfort zone, you build momentum that drives consistent growth, no matter your circumstances....
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Want to snag more listings? A 16-point premium marketing plan
Maximum exposure equals maximum price, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Adopt this list of premium services to differentiate yourself from the competition and defend your commission....
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Insurance, property taxes taking a bigger bite of buyers’ budgets
With the average homeowner spending $442 a month on property taxes and insurance, real estate agents and mortgage lenders are urged to help clients shop for better deals....
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REX loses appeal in long-running lawsuit against NAR, Zillow
Judges rule the now-defunct real estate brokerage did not provide evidence of "concerted action" between NAR and Zillow and that the no-commingling rule was "in fact" optional....
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Trump orders boost in US timber production, foreign lumber probe
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order aimed at increasing U.S. timber production and launched an investigation into the risks that foreign lumber imports pose to national security....
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Zane Burnett leaves Rechat for exec leadership gig at The Agency
As executive vice president of Digital Strategy at the Beverly Hills-based luxury firm, Burnett will drive the firm's digital strategy, growth and innovation, and spearhead initiatives in emerging technologies....
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Keller Williams takes on major investment from CoreLogic owner
CoreLogic parent Stone Point Capital is investing in Keller Williams as part of what the firms described as a plan to accelerate growth and fuel innovation, Inman has learned exclusively....
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