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No. 1 eXp mega team Pemberton Homes branches out on its own

When much of the real estate industry is consolidating, Parker Pemberton, who runs the No. 1 team globally at eXp Realty, has decided it is time to strike out on his own.  “I think that the marketplace needs strong local leadership and with the consolidation going on right now, it is getting very corporate out […]

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No. 1 eXp mega team Pemberton Homes branches out on its own

When much of the real estate industry is consolidating, Parker Pemberton, who runs the No. 1 team globally at eXp Realty, has decided it is time to strike out on his own.  “I think that the marketplace needs strong local leadership and with the consolidation going on right now, it is getting very corporate out

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Mortgage rate shift turns fall into a ‘new spring’ for lenders

Recent moves in mortgage rates have industry experts predicting that this fall could feel like a “new spring” for originations — even as the threat of a federal government shutdown looms. On Tuesday, HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center, which tracks locked loans, showed that 30-year conforming loan locks averaged 6.34% — just one basis point (bps)

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Estimated damages in Batton commission lawsuit come in at over $10 billion

Almost five years have passed since the original Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit was filed, and the plaintiffs are finally asking for certification of their proposed class.  Filed in U.S. District Court in Illinois, the lawsuit alleges that the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Anywhere, Keller Williams and RE/MAX all took part in a “decades-long, nationwide

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Estimated damages in Batton commission lawsuit come in at over $10 billion

Almost five years have passed since the original Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit was filed, and the plaintiffs are finally asking for certification of their proposed class.  Filed in U.S. District Court in Illinois, the lawsuit alleges that the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Anywhere, Keller Williams and RE/MAX all took part in a “decades-long, nationwide

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Mortgage rate shift turns fall into a ‘new spring’ for lenders

Recent moves in mortgage rates have industry experts predicting that this fall could feel like a “new spring” for originations — even as the threat of a federal government shutdown looms. On Tuesday, HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center, which tracks locked loans, showed that 30-year conforming loan locks averaged 6.34% — just one basis point (bps)

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Elevate your value with clear communication of real estate professional fees

With the NAR settlement behind us and new rules on professional fees in place, conversations with clients have shifted. MLSs no longer display offers of compensation, and most buyers are signing Buyer Agency Agreements that spell out how their real estate professional will be paid. That means savvy buyers and sellers are asking tougher questions

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Elevate your value with clear communication of real estate professional fees

With the NAR settlement behind us and new rules on professional fees in place, conversations with clients have shifted. MLSs no longer display offers of compensation, and most buyers are signing Buyer Agency Agreements that spell out how their real estate professional will be paid. That means savvy buyers and sellers are asking tougher questions

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Automate half your real estate business, keep all your humanity

Most real estate agents think automation means replacing people with cold, robotic systems. I get it —your buyers and sellers want you, not a machine. But here’s the truth: when used right, AI doesn’t replace your humanity, it amplifies it. By automating the repetitive, time-sucking tasks, you can free yourself to do what you do best,

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Automate half your real estate business, keep all your humanity

Most real estate agents think automation means replacing people with cold, robotic systems. I get it —your buyers and sellers want you, not a machine. But here’s the truth: when used right, AI doesn’t replace your humanity, it amplifies it. By automating the repetitive, time-sucking tasks, you can free yourself to do what you do best,

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