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NAR Moves to Revoke Phoenix Realtors’ Charter Over New MLS Choice Program
NAR claimed it “has no choice but to defend the Realtor trademark, our integrated model, and Realtor and consumers they serve.” Continue Reading NAR Moves to Revoke Phoenix Realtors’ Charter Over New MLS Choice Program
La Rosa Holdings to Offer Cryptocurrency Payment Option to Agents
CEO Joe La Rosa stated the company will implement a 2% fee for agents who choose to receive cryptocurrency payments. Continue Reading La Rosa Holdings to Offer Cryptocurrency Payment Option to Agents
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Kaplan Launches Buyer Agency Professional Designation
The BAP designation requires an eight-hour live online course. Continue Reading Kaplan Launches Buyer Agency Professional Designation
RESAAS’ Coming Soon Listings to be Published on Zillow’s Site
“Coming Soon listings represent the most recent and sought-after listings in the real estate industry,” said Tom Rossiter, CEO of RESAAS. Continue Reading RESAAS’ Coming Soon Listings to be Published on Zillow’s Site
NAREB Seeks to Prepare Members for Changes to Real Estate Commissions
“NAREB recognizes that this settlement, if approved by the judge, will bring dramatic changes to our industry,” said Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, the organization’s president. Continue Reading NAREB Seeks to Prepare Members for Changes to Real Estate Commissions
Is Real Estate TikTok the Secret to Finding an Apartment?
Source: Clever --- In March of 2022, Ashley Kim, a virtual reality product designer, was living in Providence, Rhode Island, while finishing up her joint Master of Design Engineering at Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University. “I’m a huge planner, so I was...
Real estate agents say they can’t imagine working without ChatGPT now
Source: CNN Business --- If you came across a four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home listed for sale recently on a quiet cul-de-sac in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you might not think twice about the online listing. It included typical real estate descriptions like “ideal for...
Can You Afford a House Right Now?
Source: US News --- The Covid-19 pandemic helped spur one of the biggest housing boom cycles in history. In 2020, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to zero, dropping mortgage rates into the 2% range. Artificially low numbers coupled with the new remote work...
How do real estate agent commissions work?
Source: Yahoo! Finance --- In this do-it-yourself digital age, home sellers and buyers alike might well wonder if they need Realtors — or, more precisely, to pay Realtor fees. Just how crucial are these agents to a successful real estate transaction? Well, a good...
Why You Have Moving Stress, and How to Make Moving to a New Home Easier
Source: US News --- Moving to a new home can seem simple in the abstract – you just have to pack, get everything in the moving truck and unpack in your new place. But we all know it’s not so simple. Packing always takes longer than expected, requires more boxes, you...
Real Estate Preview 2023: Another very different year for homebuyers and sellers
Source: Pleasanton Weekly --- Real estate markets throughout the East Bay have experienced significant changes since 2019 -- and more are on the way. "The most dramatic changes during 2023 will be mortgage interest rates," said Steve Medeiros, 2023 president of the...
Beaches, Mountains and World-Class Wines in Chile’s Verdant Valparaíso
Source: Mansion Global --- The verdant coastal region of Valparaíso, in central Chile, is extraordinarily diverse, with mountains and beaches, bustling cities and peaceful seaside resort towns. It has a Mediterranean-like climate, with balmy summers and cool, crisp...
AI Disruption: Rise of Virtual Real Estate Agents
Source: The Urban Developer --- Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising real estate, with tools such as 3D virtual tour software CAPTUR3D and automated value estimation tech Zestimate already transforming the nature of an agent’s work. The question is whether...
How Much Does It Cost to Cut Down a Tree?
Source: US News --- As a homeowner, you may be able to tackle lawn maintenance and small landscaping projects, but tree removal, no matter the size, is no easy task. A professional tree service will cut down the tree and remove it for you, but prices for these...
How Real Estate Agents Can Help First-Time Home Buyers
Source: Times Property --- First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide Buying a home for the first time can be difficult. After all, there are numerous steps, tasks, and requirements, and you may be concerned about making a costly error. However, first-time homebuyers benefit from...
