Above, Anthony Lamacchia (left) and Kevin Sears Massachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty has announced the acquisition of Sears Real Estate, which expands the brokerage into the Springfield, Massachusetts, market. The three-person leadership team at Sears Real Estate, which includes Managing Broker Brian Sears, Broker/Owner Dan Rodriguez and Broker/Owner Kevin Sears, who is also the current president...
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The Real Brokerage (Real), a company that combines real estate, mortgage and closing services with technology in an effort to deliver a single end-to-end consumer experience, announced on April 8 that it has entered into a settlement agreement to end the pending class-action litigation, Umpa v. NAR, on a nationwide basis. It is one of… The post The Real Brokerage Next to Settle Class-Action Commission...
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced SoFi as a new partner with NAR REALTOR Benefits®. As part of the agreement, NAR members and their clients can receive exclusive rates and discounts on mortgages, student loan refinancing, personal loans and more. “This partnership amplifies our support for the diverse financial needs of our members,”… The post NAR Partners with Financial...
Selling a home is more than a financial transaction; it’s an emotional journey. This process can stir up feelings, from excitement about prospects to sadness over leaving memories behind. Understanding and managing these emotions is crucial for staying motivated and positive. I will examine the psychological aspects of selling a home. You will see my… The post The Psychological Aspects of Selling a...
You did it. You jumped into the real estate game and now you’re “in it to win it.” That’s both exciting and challenging, especially when you’re a new agent looking to establish yourself in your market. There’s a lot ahead of you, and a lot on your to-do list. One of the best things you… The post 5 Ways to Ramp Up Referral Business as a New Agent appeared first on...
As we now enter Spring, it’s a time where we get that burst of renewed energy and start to grow, thawing from winter just like the flowers and trees. But those good vibes don’t always make it to Summer, let alone the rest of the year. What do you rely on to keep you fresh… The post Team Tactics: 4 Digital Tools to Sustain Team Productivity appeared first on...
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. While the recent National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement continues to make headlines and spark conversations across the industry, the legal system waits for no man as cases continue to appear and evolve.… The post COURT REPORT:...
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Fern Leaf Group, based in Paducah, Kentucky, is the first firm in the westernmost region of the state to join the lifestyle real estate brand. The locally owned full-service company helps clients in 15 counties throughout Western Kentucky with a range of real estate transactions, including assistance with residential… The post Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate...
Real estate executives expressed overall disapproval of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) choice to settle commission lawsuits in RISMedia’s most recent Broker Confidence Index (BCI), though opinion at this early stage still seems divided both on the settlement itself, as well as what kind of adaptations are appropriate to deal with upcoming rule changes… The post Brokers Consider Major...
Last month, the National Association of REALTORS® announced a settlement that would resolve nationwide litigation over claims from home sellers related to broker commissions. The $418 million settlement, and the practice changes it will usher in, have led some to speculate that real estate agents are at risk of becoming obsolete. As someone who has… The post NAR Op-Ed: ‘Cooperative Compensation Will...