D.C.-Area Broker Sues NAR, Local Associations; Calls Three-Way Agreement a ‘Cartel Structure’
William Whittman, a broker licensed in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia is suing the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Virginia Realtors®...
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How Real Estate Agents Can Reclaim Their Worth in a Changing Market
There’s a confidence crisis happening in real estate—and it’s not just new agents feeling it. Even seasoned pros are second-guessing...
Fathom Holdings Prices Shares at $2 in Latest Effort to Raise $5.4 Million in Capital
Real estate tech platform Fathom Holdings Inc. announced Thursday its pricing of a 3 million share public offering at $2...
House Advances Bill Classifying Agents as Independent Contractors
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the Congressional Committee on Education & Workforce advanced a handful of bills out of committee,...
COURT REPORT: Court Approves Lloyd Frink ‘Apex’ Deposition; New Class-Action Lawsuit Hits Zillow
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
Compass Acquires Anywhere in Unprecedented $10 Billion Merger
In another earth-shattering move likely to further tip the balance of power in residential real estate, Compass has announced it...
Homebuyers File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Zillow Over Hidden Agent Fees
A new federal lawsuit alleges that Zillow has been deceiving homebuyers and inflating purchase prices through an alleged scheme involving...
‘Augment, Don’t Abdicate:’ Sue Yannaccone on Innovating Responsibly
Photos by AJ Canaria As steward to several of residential real estate's most storied brands, Sue Yannaccone has a unique...
Broker Confidence Index Ticks Up as Industry Enters Slower Season
The August edition of RISMedia’s Broker Confidence Index (BCI) came in at 5.6, up slightly from a 5.3 reading last...
Douglas Elliman Brings 6,000+ Agents to Upstart American Real Estate Association
The American Real Estate Association (ARA) scored a major membership win with the addition of New York powerhouse brokerage Douglas...
Now Hear This! 7 House Sounds Buyer and Seller Clients Shouldn’t Ignore
Sounds can indicate that there’s an issue with the health of a house, whether it’s the seller client who owns it or the buyer client taking a look-see. Read more.
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