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    ERA David & Linn Merges With SVR Realty to Become ERA ONETEAM Realty

    ERA Davis & Linn has announced the merger of SVR Realty LLC, paving the way for new growth opportunities spanning from the coasts of Southeast Georgia to Volusia County, Florida. The newly combined entity will operate under the name ERA ONETEAM Realty, including five offices and over 200 agents, for a combined $450 million in…

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    LPT Realty Appoints Jeff Whiteside as New CFO

    LPT Realty has announced that Jeff Whiteside will join the growing cloud-based real estate brokerage as Chief Financial Officer in preparation for its IPO and amid national expansion. This role marks another step forward as the organization prepares for its initial public offering and nationwide expansion. Whiteside brings over 35 years of global financial and…

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    Brian Buffini, Dr. Lawrence Yun to Offer Expert Insights in 2025 Housing Market Forecast

    Buffini & Company has announced it will air its annual “Bold Predictions: 2025 Real Estate Market Outlook” in December, featuring real estate coaching icon Brian Buffini and special guest Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®. This exclusive, free broadcast airs on Monday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST.…

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    NAR Settlement Plaintiffs Push Back on Law Professor’s Objections, but Finally Spell Out Prohibited Practices

    Class-action plaintiffs in the $418 million landmark settlement with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) over real estate commissions finally spelled out specific prohibited real estate practices after a law professor’s latest objection to the settlement forced them to clarify their position. Tanya Monestier, a law professor at the University at Buffalo, doesn’t technically have…

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    NAR’s 2024 Migration Trends Report Sheds Light on Buyers’ Motivations to Move

    The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has published a brand-new report tracking interstate migration of homebuyers during the year. The “2024 Migration Report” marks the first time that NAR has conducted the survey.  Drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the report tracks which of the four major U.S. regions (Northeast, South, Midwest and…

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    Seller Red Flags: Potential Problems for Which Owners Must Be on the Lookout – Part 2

    Red flags are a major negative not just for homebuyers, but for sellers as well. Therefore, it is incumbent on agents representing either party to become as aware as possible of whatever issues lie within a property for sale, and to determine what to do about them. Part 1 took a closer look at some…

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    DOJ Takes Issue With Buyer-Broker Agreements Ahead of Settlement Approval Hearing

    Less than 48 hours before tomorrow’s long-awaited NAR settlement approval hearing, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has raised concerns over the buyer-broker agreements stipulated in the proposed settlement. On Sunday evening, the DOJ filed a Statement of Interest (SOI) in the Burnett v. NAR et al lawsuit, which clarified that the DOJ’s lack of…

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    Team Tactics: Bringing Fall Marketing to Your Team

    REALTORS® are no strangers to marketing—it being an essential part of growing your business. Seasonal marketing, however, is not always everyone’s cup of tea. While marketing a team can be a bit of a different animal, tactics like seasonal marketing are tried and true, and can’t be ignored. The power of seasonally marketing cannot be…

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    Revive Real Estate Marks 5th Anniversary with Holiday Fundraiser

    Revive Real Estate has announced that in tribute to its 5th anniversary, the presale renovation firm is raising funds and collecting toys to benefit Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a renowned pediatric health system dedicated to the well-being of children and families. Based in Irvine, Revive has set up a dedicated giving page, inviting…

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    NAR Calls Settlement ‘Hard Fought,’ Defends Deal in Final Argument Before Hearing

    With only days before a judge will issue his final decision and close a historic (and frustrating) chapter in the history of residential real estate, plaintiffs who led the charge on commission class-action lawsuits and the two largest defendants in that case—HomeServices of America and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)—have laid out their final,…

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