‘Unilateral Decision:’ Zillow Denies Conspiracy, Denounces Compass’ ‘Scheme’
In its first substantive court response to Compass’ lawsuit over the company’s new listing rules, Zillow pushed back strongly on...
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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...
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,...
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...
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,...
Compass to Share Its Private Exclusives With Rivals, on Two Conditions
Compass is opening the door to its exclusive listings—but only halfway. The brokerage announced Friday that it will share all...
HUD, OMB Eliminate Core Policies From Biden-Era Home Appraisal Task Force
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced Thursday that...
From Listing to Loan: Integrating Pre-Sale Financing Options into Initial Client Conversations
Forward-thinking brokerages are discovering a powerful revenue strategy while providing enhanced client value: integrating pre-sale home-loan discussions directly into listing...
Top Tokens of Appreciation After a Referral
Extending a gift to clients after closing is a time-honored (though certainly not mandatory) real estate practice. Another person to...
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
When clients buy a home, under-the-radar issues often involve factors beyond cosmetic appeal, which can lead to significant financial and legal problems down the line. Read more.
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