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The big question: Have agent commissions changed since the settlement?

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The headlines were predicting massive declines in real estate agent commissions — some even expected home prices to fall as a result, but a year after the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement went into effect the data is painting a different picture.  Prior to September 30, 2024, a little over […]

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Investing in real estate taught this coach what makes a real estate agent great

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Most people know me as a real estate speaker and coach. I’ve trained hundreds of thousands of agents across the country on how to list, sell, and serve at the highest level. But here’s something most don’t know: I’m also an active real estate investor. I buy between six and 10 properties a year. That

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Homie appeals dismissal of antitrust suit against NAR

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) may have been dismissed from three antitrust suits this summer, but it appears the plaintiffs in at least one of them aren’t quite ready to give up their fight.  Plaintiff Homie Technologies filed a notice of appeal on Thursday, notifying the U.S. District Court in Utah that it was

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Bridging the gap: How intergenerational living is combating senior isolation and the housing crisis

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The United States faces a pressing dual challenge: an aging population at risk of social isolation and a housing market that has struggled to keep pace with evolving care needs. Traditional senior housing models often separate rather than connect, leaving many older adults without meaningful community and compounding the emotional toll of aging. At the

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Aperture Global Real Estate expands into Montana

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LPT Realty founder Robert Palmer is launching his latest venture — Aperture Global Real Estate — in Big Sky, Montana. Aperture, the luxury affiliate of LPT Realty, has established a presence in 17 U.S. states and four international cities. The firm’s expansion comes on the heels of Palmer’s success with LPT Realty, which rose to

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AI tool creates ‘podcasts’ for real estate listings

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A United Kingdom-based real estate agency has introduced personalized audio summaries as a new way for prospective homebuyers to revisit property viewings. Plans are reportedly in the works for a U.S. release. Ashton Stripp, an agency based in Sussex, is now sending custom “podcasts” to individuals who attend viewings. The recordings are roughly three to

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Agents are still being compensated, but how they are is evolving

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Nearly a year has passed since the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement business practice changes went into effect and the doomsday predictions have yet to pan out. Homebuyers and sellers are still hiring real estate agents to help them with their real estate transactions and real estate agents are still getting

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One overlooked pitfall of owning a home that  – with your intervention – can cultivate clients for life

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What’s one thing most homeowners would say no one told them about buying a home? If you said how quickly property taxes can go up, you’re not lying—and let me give you a tip to help you save them thousands. But first, last night, some of my MBA Accounting students graciously volunteered with me to

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Zillow wants to be the hub for consumers and agents

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Zillow’s critics may say that the company has never had the best interests of real estate agents at heart. But on the company’s second-quarter 2025 earnings call on Wednesday night, executives looked to set the record straight.  “As we work to streamline residential real estate transactions with our ‘Housing Super App,’ everything we build is

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HomeStory’s McClelland speaks on changing real estate landscape

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On this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt sits down with Craig McClelland — chief strategy officer at HomeStory and president of LOCAL Realty — for a forward-looking conversation about the shifting landscape of real estate. McClelland emphasizes the growing necessity of consumer-first strategies. He also highlights how major players like Zillow

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