The future of cryptocurrency in real estate transactions
The role of cryptocurrency in California real estate.
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Tag: multiple listing service (MLS)
How CAR’s newest ad campaign misrepresents their ideology
This article covers the California Association of Realtors® (CAR)’s recent advertising push, an upbeat campaign that’s hard to square with its long history of domineering, monopolistic tendencies.
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“Coming Soon” to your local MLS: pocket listings
Agents may now use a new status for multiple listing service (MLS) listings called Coming Soon. But how much does it encourage underhanded tactics?
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They made how much? Antitrust lawsuit to make real estate fees public
The fee amounts earned as a part of real estate transactions will soon become public knowledge.
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Office Hour with Professor Bill: Episode 5
Office Hours with Professor Bill is a multimedia learning experience covering fundamental real...
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Brokerage Reminder: CAR membership NOT required for MLS access
Every year, real estate agents and brokers alike balk at the thought of having to shell out...
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POLL: Is CAR membership is required to place listings in your local MLS?
Do you believe CAR membership is required to place listings in your local MLS? No. (57%, 39 Votes)...
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Proptech: the accelerator of change for real estate
Proptech companies have become the accelerant fueling Americans’ demand for power and information in the housing market.
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National Association of Realtors settles U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit
This is far from the first time NAR has dealt with antitrust lawsuits or allegations.
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Homes are flying off the market, despite recession
The reason for today’s low inventory situation is multi-faceted, and most of these factors are set to change in the coming months.
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Sellers pull listings across California’s major metros
Twice as many homes were removed from the market this spring compared to last year.
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POLL: Should buyers have direct access to local MLS information?
Do you think buyers should be able to have direct access to property information in your local...
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POLLS: The value of CAR membership
Do you believe CAR membership is required to place listings in your local MLS? No (56%, 72 Votes)...
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Why pocket listings harm buyers, sellers and agents
The pitfalls of exclusive pocket listings outweigh the limited benefits.
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MLS Access for Non-CAR Members
How to access the multiple listing service (MLS) as an independent broker or agent
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Do not pass go: How CAR compels membership from sales agents
Sales agents employed by a Realtor are also compelled to pay for association membership. Why is this the case? And should it stay that way?
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Keller Williams positions itself as Zillow’s biggest competition
The home search wars continue, but Keller Williams has already declared victory.
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The votes are in: Public MLS access lacks support
Readers don’t think buyers should have direct access to their local MLS — but how much would a public MLS really impact agents and brokers?
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The votes are in: CAR membership not worth the cost
Our readers overwhelmingly and consistently agree CAR member services are not worth the cost of membership.
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POLLS: MLS access and auctions
Do you think buyers should be able to have direct access to property information in your local...
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