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The rise and fall of real estate brokers and agents - first tuesday Journal
The rise and fall of real estate brokers and agents first tuesday Journal
Judge Will Pause Buyer Cases for Three Companies Pending Seller Appeal
In a conference for the largest buyer-filed commission cases today, Judge LaShonda Hunt of the Northern District of Illinois, who only recently took over the complex litigation after the previous judge recused herself last month, said she would stay proceedings against Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX pending an appeals court ruling in the seller cases.…
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United Real Estate Recognized as a Leading Franchisor for Eighth Straight Year
United® Real Estate has announced the company has been recognized as one of America’s largest and fastest-growing franchise organizations in the Franchise Times Top 400 for the eighth-consecutive year. The achievement follows its inclusion in the 2024 Smartest-Growing list of franchisors, also published by the Franchise Times. According to the company, the Top 400 accolade…
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Buffini & Company Introduce New Automated Social Suite
Real estate coaching firm Buffini & Company has announced the new Referral Maker® Social Suite, described as a “a sophisticated yet easy-to-use new solution that automates and accelerates” real estate agents’ social media marketing Powered by Back At You, Referral Maker® automates social media outreach across multiple platforms in one solution–including an MLS integration for…
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Legislative Round-Up: Election Season Housing Plans, and How Congress Is Responding
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series, Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Housing affordability is one of the pressing issues facing Americans today. No surprise, that in election season, politicians—from presidential candidates to congressional representatives—are putting forth their solutions. Both the Democrats and Republicans have claimed…
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Ending Clear Cooperation is a win for big brokers — and no one else
According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, big brokerages have a vested interest in getting rid of Clear Cooperation, even at the expense of agents and consumers.
Isaac Lustgarten leaves Official for The Corcoran Group
The luxury broker is the latest to leave embattled Official in the wake of multiple lawsuits alleging the Alexanders committed rape and sexual assault. Lustgarten has closed more than $250 million in career sales.
Valor buys north London industrial scheme for £27m - Property Week
Valor buys north London industrial scheme for £27m Property Week
Clint Eastwood’s former Carmel-by-the-Sea estate sells for $18.55M
Actor, director and producer Clint Eastwood’s former Carmel-by-the-Sea estate has sold for $18.55 million. The "Dirty Harry" actor lived in the home while serving as the city's mayor in the 1980s.
Will There Be a Deep Freeze as the Seasons Turn?
Is it possible we see a surge in home listings this winter? According to different sources, the possibility is very real. In at least two different locales, some agents have visceral expectations that this winter season will be far more active than usual. The pending election, coupled with the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut,…
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HouseAmp Partners With Renovation Sells
HouseAmp—the platform that connects real estate agents and homeowners with financing and home improvement providers—has announced a new partnership with Renovation Sells—a national company that simplifies home renovations for buyers and sellers. The partnership brings agents and homeowners the combined benefits of fast financing and trusted local renovations, enabling them to maximize profits in today’s…
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Beyond Disruption: Industry Execs Share 2025 Playbook
From left, Thad Wong, Nykea Pippion McGriff, Jason Mitchell, Mike Miedler and Todd Sumney. Photo by AJ Canaria. In a panel discussion at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C., this past September, industry executives addressed the evolving real estate landscape. With real estate luminaries coming together to focus on the importance of leadership…
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A fixture of Texas Realtor groups narrows in on ethics in real estate
Broker Romeo Manzanilla spoke to Inman ahead of his appearance at Connect Austin on Oct. 9 about raising professionalism in the real estate industry in the wake of NAR settlement changes.
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