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Navigating movement in the mortgage industry series: Post-closing matters are important too

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Regardless of whether you are on the buy or sell side for a mortgage lender and/or servicer in a M&A transaction, it is critical to focus on post-closing matters too. Below are some of the items that wont necessarily be on your radar when you initially explore an acquisition or sale, but may need to be dealt with on a post-closing basis.

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Here’s what buyers and sellers want from their real estate agent

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The role of the real estate agent has been under the microscope of late as a result of class-action litigation over agent commissions, but the feedback agents want most about their practices comes from two sources — home buyers and sellers. 1 need, while only 14% said they wanted help in negotiating the terms of the sale.

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Rocket Companies announces deal to acquire Redfin for $1.75 billion

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Today, Rocket Companies announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase digital real estate brokerage Redfin in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 The deal, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both Rocket Companies and Redfin, is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2025.

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Report warns that percentage-based agent commissions could harm consumers

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The CPC points to commission structures that discourage price negotiations and cause consumers to underestimate the true cost of agent fees. Buyer agents , who are supposed to advocate for their clients, may actually have a financial motivation to keep home prices high. The issue is backed by academic research.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

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So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? To answer that, we’ll take a deep dive into the differences between the many types of real estate professionals, including a real estate agent and a real estate broker. Summary What is a real estate agent? What does a real estate agent do?

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A homebuyer’s personal story from the post-Sitzer, post-settlement world

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31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. Finding an agent Like 43% of homebuyers , I began my search online, as I worked to get a sense for what the inventory in my preferred areas and in my price range looked like. Funny you should ask.

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Thinking of joining a real estate team? Here’s everything you should know

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Youve likely heard about real estate teams and how they can impact your career but what exactly are they, and why are so many agents joining or building teams? Our goal is to help educate you on what a real estate team is, how they work and the types of agents who thrive on teams. If youre reading this article, youre not alone.