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Before leaving a real estate brokerage firm, associates should thoroughly review their independent contractor agreement to find out what portion of commission, if any, the associate will be entitled to after leaving.
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NAR: Pending sales were down 8.8% year-over-year. Chief Economist Yun noted that “consumers are showing extra sensitivity to changes in mortgage rates.”
A listing broker didn’t tell their seller they received a finder’s fee from the buyer – but the fee didn’t impact the Realtor’s honest and ethical advice. Why is it an issue under the Code of Ethics if the finder’s fee was negotiated before taking the listing?
NAHB: Builders predict multifamily starts will continue to decline (20%) this year, since units under construction are already near the highest level since 1973.
The $23M project will be for “high-need families” and also offer coordinated support services. Rents will be based on the area median income limits.
Using personas or profiles for potential clients, like retirees looking to downsize, can help Realtors target marketing efforts and increase engagement.
It’s the fifth month in a row Florida residents’ optimism has resulted in a rise in consumer sentiment, to 74.1 in Feb., up 1.5 points from Jan.
That’s the total as of last week and due to “depopulation,” it’s about the same as the 1.166 million policies the state’s insurer of last resort had in late Jan.
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