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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. billion in equity.

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TCPA changes requiring permission for robocalls start next week

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Agents are still allowed to send marketing calls and texts without prior consent, as long as they are not using a random or sequential number generator (ATDS) or pre-recordings and artificial messages. Agents and brokerages who do not comply with the new rule are opening themselves up to liability and potential lawsuits.

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New objection to NAR settlement targets business practice changes, plaintiffs’ attorneys fees

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District Court in Kansas City — less than a month before the NAR settlement is slated for its final approval hearing — Monestier took issue with the business practice changes, saying they don’t do enough to protect consumers. In a document filed on Monday in U.S. Following the Aug. I disagree. Judge Stephen R. 26, 2024.

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The Real Brokerage looks to build on 2023’s explosive growth

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With its supercharged growth over the past two years, it is no surprise that The Real Brokerage topped the 2024 RealTrends 500 Top Movers list for both transaction side count and sales volume. But for Real, which runs a virtual brokerage model with revenue sharing for its agents, the goal is to get better, not necessarily bigger.

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30 must-have real estate text message scripts to convert leads and close deals

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As a real estate brokerage leader with decades of experience, I know firsthand that every connection counts, so having the right words at your fingertips is essential. Here’s the link: [Link] Script 9: Get them pre-approved Hi [Name], getting pre-approved is a great first step. Want to schedule a time to see it?

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How to get a Colorado real estate license — Tips from a mega broker

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of Regulatory Agencies or DORA) requires all students to complete an approved course of study totaling 168 class hours. Know what to expect In order to get your real estate license in Colorado, youll need to complete 168 hours of coursework at one of Colorado Division of Real Estate’s approved schools. This is no small task.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

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Save time with pre-written newsletters from Market Leader Don’t have time to write three or more newsletters every month? Check out some fantastic pre-built designs on sites like Canva or Etsy. RealEstateNews.com Tech trends, real estate news, brokerage and agent trends and news, and a data and research resource.