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• Trelora tells buyers to ditch agents and keep their commissions
  An upstart, low-fee Colorado brokerage that is trying to blow up the way agents get paid has announced it'll support traditional commissions — even as it also offers incentives for buyers to ditch their agents altogether.
  Jim Dalrymple II
• Opendoor is using a $1,000 credit to nudge buyers toward its partner agents and homes
  The startup is now offering a more prominent $1,000 credit for buyers who choose to purchase one of the homes Opendoor has for sale, whether they do so directly on their own or by using one of Opendoor's "partner agents."
  Teke Wiggin
• CertifID will now cover up to $1M in wire fraud protection
  CertifID, a company providing security and authentication software, just raised its customer guarantee to cover up to $1 million in losses.
  Veronika Bondarenko
• How to work better with international clients
  The key to working with international clients is understanding the cultures of their home countries. Getting it right pleases your clients and can open a floodgate of referrals.
  Jim Dalrymple II
• Trump admin proposes new tax-break rules for developers
  The Trump Administration proposed new guidelines Friday that would create tax incentives for developers to build in so-called “Opportunity Zones.”
  Patrick Kearns
• NAR warns government may crack down on real estate teams
  The trade group warned that as teams become more ubiquitous, they will attract the attention of regulators. Already, 24 states have laws in place regarding real estate teams, NAR said.
  Andrea V. Brambila
• Luxury Connect: The biggest news and takeaways
  The industry's top agents descended on Los Angeles this week from all corners of the globe to network, make new connections and hear advice on how to take their business to the next level.
  Patrick Kearns
• $10M Houston mansion most expensive foreclosed home in US
  A Houston mansion with nine bathrooms and 15,000 square feet of space is now the country's most expensive foreclosed property, clocking in at $9.75 million.
  Bryson Masse
• Fair lending policy director to be investigated for racial blog posts
  Now that Eric Blankenstein's old blog post has come to light, the CFPB has asked an independent group to investigate its top enforcement director.
  Veronika Bondarenko
• In Pictures: Luxury Connect’s Luxury Bash
  Held on the rooftop of the beautiful Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Luxury Connect's attendees mingled, networked and relaxed together on Wednesday night after a day of learning, exclusive activities and inspiration. Sponsored by Sotheby's International Realty, it was a wonderful evening to cap a great day.
  Matthew Shadbolt