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NAR, Move named in new lawsuit alleging sale of fake leads

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Move Sales , OpCity Acquisitions , OpCity Inc. These processes (the ‘Unlawful Bundling’) are designed to amass a tremendous (and tremendously growing) database which the defendants then characterize as ‘leads,’” the complaint states. who purchased leads, including the so-called fake leads, from the defendants between Aug.

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Opinion: Broker-to-broker referral exemption does not apply to agent-matching platforms

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“No person shall give, and no person shall accept any fee, kickback, or thing of value pursuant to any agreement or understanding, oral or otherwise, that business incident to or a part of a real estate settlement service involving a federally related mortgage loan shall be referred to any person.” ” 12 U.S.C.

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Coldwell Banker taps Payload for automated earnest money deposits

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Technology provider Payload is integrating with the brokerage firm, according to a recent announcement. Coldwell Banker Realty just made earnest money deposit payments much easier for real estate agents and homebuyers. With its new integration, Coldwell Banker Realty — a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

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The doxing saga of Michael Arrington’s Miami mansion?

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ONE Sotheby’s International Realty agent Jessica Adams is under fire after TechCrunch co-founder and crypto investor, Michael Arrington took to Twitter on Tuesday alleging that Adams had leaked information about his purchase of a Miami waterfront mansion to the press, creating security concerns that forced him and his family to relocate.

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The doxing saga of Michael Arrington’s Miami mansion?

Housing Wire

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty agent Jessica Adams is under fire after TechCrunch co-founder and crypto investor, Michael Arrington took to Twitter on Tuesday alleging that Adams had leaked information about his purchase of a Miami waterfront mansion to the press, creating security concerns that forced him and his family to relocate.

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

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Last but not least, real estate agents prepare documents such as closing documents, purchase agreements, and leases while ensuring that the transaction is in compliance with local laws and their client’s terms are met. Now, it’s time to join a brokerage. After agents have partnered with a brokerage, it’s time to get to work.

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Fairway breaks silence on UWM’s ultimatum

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Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors.