Sellers: Follow the Golden Rule
The manner in which sellers leave their homes for the next owners says a lot about their character. But considerate sellers exist, and they get rewarded by the housing market.
Analyst Predicts 1M Fewer Realtors After Commission Lawsuits
A new report by researchers at investment firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods is warning that the real estate industry could be upended by a trio of lawsuits over agent commissions, including one involving Massachusetts’ main multiple listings service.
Buyers’ Agents’ Fate Is Sealed – If They Don’t Prove Their Value
Anywhere Real Estate’s $83.5 million settlement agreement and RE/MAX’s similar, $55 million settlement agreements in the so-called “bombshell” lawsuits together form a watershed moment.
Anywhere, RE/MAX to Let Agents Leave NAR
Two of the biggest brokerages in the country will no longer require their agents to be members of the National Association of Realtors following settlements they signed in a pair of lawsuits challenging broker commission and MLS access rules.
Brokers Weigh Spending on Tech for Agents
The cooling real estate market will likely mean an era of cost-benefit analysis on what technology works best for agents and for clients.
RE/MAX CEO: Home Prices Can’t Keep Up Double-Digit Gains
The U.S. housing market is slowing as would-be buyers struggle with rising borrowing costs and a persistent shortage of properties for sale.
Compass Now Largest Brokerage, KW Retains Top Franchise Brand Spot
Compass has dethroned the competition to become the top residential real estate company by sales volume, according to real estate consulting firm T3 Sixty’s annual Real Estate Almanac report.
Second Motto Mortgage Location Opens in Massachusetts
Motto Mortgage has added its second Massachusetts office, Motto Mortgage Residential in Plymouth.
Zillow, Redfin Rise as Pandemic Shakes Traditional Brokerage Stocks
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and a sharp downturn,...
RE/MAX Waives Some Franchiese Fees During Pandemic
RE/MAX Holdings is offering help to its franchisees in the form of relaxed fees during the coronavirus pandemic.
RE/MAX Leading Edge Launches Relocation Division
RE/MAX Leading Edge announced the launch of its new relocation division last week.
Investigation Finds RE/MAX Co-Founder Violated Ethics Code
The co-founder of RE/MAX violated the company’s ethics code by loaning millions of dollars to the company’s then-COO, according to the results of an internal investigation by a special committee consisting of independent directors.
Walkability Wanted
In the recently released ULI report, “Active Transportation and Real Estate,” ULI explores the nexus between walking and bicycling and real estate development.
Beaty Leaves RE/MAX, Opens CRE Firm
After merging his Hammond Residential real estate offices with RE/MAX Leading Edge last year, longtime Belmont/Cambridge residential Realtor Tod Beaty announced today that he has started a new commercial real estate and property management firm.
Personnel File
Eastern Bank, Webster Five and RE/MAX are featured in this week’s roundup of organizations announcing changes to personnel.
Winchester RE/MAX Agent Ranked Among Top In Country
Nancy Pallotta of RE/MAX Leading Edge in Winchester...
