The Playbook: Why Solo Buyers Are Easier for Agents—But Also Present Unique Challenges
There are varying five-word combinations that an agent loves to hear from a new client. They include: “I’m buying a...
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NAR Asks Judge to Dismiss Broker Lawsuit Based on ‘Hypothetical’ Harm
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) is filing a motion for dismissal with prejudice against a broker who sued NAR,...
How an Influencer’s ‘Brainrot’ Videos are Teaching a Generation About Where They Should Live
It isn’t a secret that real estate agents are, perhaps, just a tad on the older side. The median age...
Judge Throws Out Antitrust Lawsuit by Discount Brokerage
In a significant win for real estate incumbents—specifically, the original entities targeted in the Burnett case—a federal judge has dismissed...
Homebuyer Lawsuit Against HomeServices of America, Douglas Elliman Dismissed
A U.S. District Court Judge in Florida has dismissed the homebuyer commission lawsuit Lutz v. HomeServices of America. In a...
Bright MLS Expands Safety for Subscribers With Tether RE Collaboration
Bright MLS has announced a collaboration with Tether RE, a real estate safety and productivity platform. Bright MLS stated that...
NAR Launches New Member-Exclusive Market Statistics Dashboard
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has published the NAR Market Statistics Dashboard today. The Dashboard is a member-exclusive tool...
Who Will Be Named the Rookie of the Year? Meet the 5 Agents Now Competing for the National Title
Designed to honor real estate agents who demonstrate standout success in their first year in the business, RISMedia’s fourth annual...
Plaintiff Attorneys Reviewing Settlement Compliance of 25 MLSs, Associations
Coming up on a year from the implementation of new policies required by the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) settlement,...
Court Report: Agents Cry Foul on ‘Fake Leads’ Case; NAR Asks Again for Discrimination Suit Dismissal
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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