A federal judge has struck down class-certification efforts in the Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit — handing the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several large brokerages a procedural victory while leaving the door open for a revised filing. U.S. District Judge LaShonda A. Hunt on Wednesday granted a motion by NAR, Anywhere Real Estate, RE/MAX […]
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RE/MAX is accelerating the integration of AI and cutting-edge technology to transform how agents engage with clients, generate leads, and deliver results. Initiatives like Max AI, MaxRefer, MaxEngage, and HomeView leverage real-time data, personalized marketing, and AI-driven tools to streamline the homeownership experience and empower its agents. Leading this innovation is Travis Saxton, EVP of
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Refreshing a brand is no small feat, especially when that brand is synonymous with an entire industry. The RE/MAX balloon has long been one of the most recognizable symbols in real estate, representing trust, consistency and market leadership. But in a digital era where attention spans are short and brand presence must translate seamlessly across
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As James Jensen walked away from work in the life insurance industry the day his son was born 12 years ago, he knew change was coming on multiple fronts. “I was trying to find the right time to make my life change,” Jensen said. “It was a great job with good pay, but it just
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Listing and negotiation platform Final Offer has launched in Denver and Colorado’s Front Range region in partnership with several local brokerages — including RE/MAX Alliance, RE/MAX Professionals, RE/MAX of Cherry Creek and West + Main Homes. Final Offer allows agents to give homesellers more options and control over marketing their properties — while buyers can
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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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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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Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Realtor association tools driving member success Florida Realtors and Virginia Realtors are investing in data-driven platforms, safety apps and legal support tools. Florida’s SunStats offers statewide real estate
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Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: The new smart home technology that’s helping seniors age in place With seniors now outnumbering children in many U.S. states, demand is growing for aging-in-place technology. Dr. Jing
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RE/MAX Holdings has appointed Vic Lombardo as its president of mortgage services. Lombardo will succeed Ward Morrison to oversee mortgage brokerage franchise brand Motto Mortgage and third-party processing solution wemlo, the company announced on Monday. Lombardo brings more than two decades of experience to the role. He most recently served as chief operating officer of
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