COURT REPORT: Judge Dismisses Most Claims in NAR Broker Suit; REMAX Settles in Buyer Commission Case
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
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Buyers Suing Zillow Over ‘Steering’ Focus on Agents’ Duties to Clients
Borrowers and buyers suing Zillow for alleged RESPA violations and racketeering laid out new arguments in court filings last week,...
ERA Real Estate Announces Inaugural Winner of the Spirit of ERA Award
ERA Real Estate has named Eddie Wilder of ERA Wilder Realty in Columbia, South Carolina, as the first-ever recipient of...
Repping Renters: How Playing the Long Game Can Prove Profitable
If there’s one declaration most new real estate agents don’t want to hear after spending a lot of time with...
Federal Judge Dismisses Most Claims in Louisiana Three-Way Agreement Antitrust Suit
A federal judge has dismissed the majority of federal claims in an antitrust lawsuit brought by four Louisiana real estate...
CoStar Claims Zillow Still Infringing Photo Copyright in Lawsuit Update
In its lawsuit against Zillow focused on alleged infringement of copyrighted photos, CoStar Group is adding new allegations today, claiming...
A New Study Says Private Listings Sell for More. Can ‘Premarketing’ Upend the Industry?
So-called “premarket” listings appear to be the next big trend for the industry. Zillow’s recent pivot to host what are...
ARMLS to Transition to Independent Board Governance
ARMLS (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service) has announced that shareholders and the board of directors have approved new corporate governance...
REMAX Settles Buyer Commission Lawsuits as Case Moves Forward Against Some Brokerages
Per a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and court documents, REMAX has reached a settlement agreement in...
The Egregious Takedown of Real Estate Transparency
An open letter directed to MLS providers by Compass, Redfin and Rocket Mortgage was made public last week. It represents...
How to Tell If a Tired Landlord May Be Ready to List
As a real estate agent, you know motivated seller leads are the foundation of your business. But what if you’re overlooking one of the highest-value opportunities? Meet the "tired landlord." Read more.
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