Broker Spotlight: Michelle Richardson, LoKation Real Estate
Find out how this Florida broker learned that getting your license is the easiest part of the real estate business
by Christy Murdock Jul 13
Massachusetts orders halt to MV Realty's 40-year listing contracts
Preliminary injunction in Massachusetts says 'homeowner benefit agreements' are actually high-interest mortgage loans and can no longer be offered or enforced until case is resolved
A woman holding up a hand in objection
Following lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida and Ohio, the brokerage is redrafting 40-year contracts that offer homeowners cash in exchange for exclusive rights to list their home
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
A misty forest
North Carolina regulators are investigating alleged predatory and deceptive practices by Florida-based MV Realty, which operates in 33 states and has more than 500 licensed agents
'Double-dipping agents' overcharge consumers billions in commissions
The Consumer Federation of America says dual agency should be banned, but double-ending should not be so long as agents discount their commission and act as facilitators
by Andrea V. Brambila May 27
Why Oklahoma revamped real estate broker-client relationships
Opinion
New law does away with terms 'single-party broker' and 'transaction broker'
by Joe Pryor Oct 29
Transaction brokers have legal safe harbor
by Matt Carter Feb 14