Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play
Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes....
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NAR’s settlement is up for final approval. Here’s why that matters
The National Association of Realtors settlement became the inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in living memory. A judge is now expected to approve the deal Tuesday afternoon....
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Is office conversion a viable model for multifamily housing growth?
Despite the need for more affordable housing, writes multifamily expert Michael Zaransky, it's unlikely that office conversions will solve the problem more effectively and cheaply than building new. In some cases, however, it makes sense....
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10 ways to create marketing buzz for your real estate business
From direct mail to elevated service standards, these strategies from trainer Bernice Ross are guaranteed to get people talking about you for all the right reasons....
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The dual benefits of all-cash home sales and moving prior to selling
Whether you're a new agent or simply navigating a tight market, all-cash offers can be a game-changing part of your strategy when working with buyers, New American Funding's Rick Arvielo writes....
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For the win! 5 tips for mastering the listing presentation
Price and marketing expertise are key to building trust and showing your value with a well-thought-out listing presentation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes....
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CoStar-owned UK portal accused of making ‘misleading’ traffic claims
The portal wars in the UK are heating up, as CoStar-owned portal OnTheMarket (OTM) fights accusations of using "misleading" traffic data to dethrone competitor Zoopla as the second-most trafficked home search site in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. ...
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. buys large stake in former Versace Mansion
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will assume the majority of Eli Gindi's interest in the mansion, located at 1116 Ocean Drive, for an undisclosed amount, according to sources....
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After accident, Utah Realtor raises alarm over kids at home showings
Some parents enjoy having children involved in the decision-making process of buying a home by accompanying them on showings. But is it worth the risk? One Utah-based Realtor says no....
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Buyer-broker agreement may limit how brokers compete, DOJ warns
Ahead of a final Nov. 26 approval hearing on NAR's proposed class-action settlement, DOJ lawyers narrowed in on a provision requiring written agreements between buyers and agents before tours....
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