CoStar CEO Says Realtor.com ‘Hardball’ Litigation was Unnecessary After Lawsuit is Dropped
Realtor®.com’s parent company has dropped a long-running and acrimonious lawsuit against rival CoStar, according to a court filing today, with...
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Private Listings Not a Major Issue, Brokers Say, With Exempt Policy Looming
In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) recent decision to stand by the Clear Cooperation Policy, which...
Historic Global Tariffs Are Here—How Much Do They Matter to Real Estate?
Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on imports from dozens of countries and territories around the world, ranging...
Judge Spars with DOJ in MLS PIN Case, Delays Preliminary Approval to Settlement
In a long-awaited MLS PIN preliminary hearing Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris, after a lengthy discussion, decided to...
Judge Denies Attempt by Burnett Plaintiffs to Uproot eXp and Weichert Settlements
A judge has denied an attempt by one set of plaintiff lawyers to intervene in a separate commission class-action case...
NAR Eliminating 61 Positions as ‘Organizational Revamp’ Takes Shape
Today, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced it is eliminating a total of 61 positions as CEO Nykia Wright—who...
Questions, Some Answers on New MLS Policy as Industry Digests ‘Exempt’ Listings
After essentially putting off a decision on the Clear Cooperation Policy for several months despite significant pressure, the National Association...
NAR Will Not Alter Clear Cooperation, But Adds New ‘Exempt’ Designation
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today officially announced what appears to be its final decision related to the controversial...
Alabama Passes Law Contradicting NAR Settlement
Back in November, as a judge considered final approval of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) landmark settlement agreement, NAR...
DOJ Reiterates MLS PIN Settlement Objections Ahead of Hearing
Attorneys for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division yesterday submitted their latest response to a proposed settlement in the...
3 Questions Every Agent Should Ask Hesitant Buyers
In today’s market, agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right questions don’t pressure buyers into action; they help buyers articulate what’s holding them back. Read more.
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