Berkshire Hathaway, Crye-Leike attempts to transfer case denied
The denial by Judge Stephen Bough is the latest in a string of court losses for the two remaining real estate companies that have yet to reach settlement agreements in homeseller commission cases....
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Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto and parent OJO
The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an "end-to-end homeownership" platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology....
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Barbara Corcoran’s NYC penthouse goes under contract in a day
Corcoran asked $12 million for the Fifth Ave. duplex with sweeping Central Park views and reportedly received multiple bids that pushed the contract price above asking....
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CFPB rescinds dozens of policies as court battle over its fate rages on
A hearing on an order barring the Trump administration’s move to fire all but 200 of the CFPB’s 1,700 employees is set for Friday, with Democrats calling it an attempt to dismantle the bureau....
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Judge strikes John Davis’ request from record, calling it ‘scandalous’
Judge called Davis’ demand for arbitration "redundant, immaterial, impertinent, and scandalous," but ruled the former CEO made reasonable attempts to arbitrate his case against Keller Williams....
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Lesson Learned: Do what’s right for everyone (including yourself)
Find out how this real estate leader blends her West Coast background, financial acumen and dedication to doing the right thing into a recipe for real estate success....
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Read the room! Why the best agents are people-savvy
The best agents are market-savvy, but they're even more emotionally intelligent and great at listening, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here's how to improve your perception....
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5 things your clients won’t tell you (but you should know)
From budget to competing buyer's agents, Darryl Davis looks at the unsaid things that can cloud a client relationship, so you can communicate more clearly....
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Want to close more deals? Learn to speak your clients’ language
Trainer Bernice Ross breaks down the four DISC behavioral styles and offers text and email templates and negotiation strategies to help you close the deal....
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Ryan Serhant likens Compass to Barnes & Noble, citing listing book
The SERHANT. CEO jabbed at Compass' launch this month of physical books of the brokerage's exclusive listings in offices nationwide, likening it to old-school bookstores like Barnes & Noble....
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