Laws Banning REALTOR® Membership Requirements Defeated in 2 States
Last month, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill that explicitly bans any requirement that homebuyers sign an agreement with ...
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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 ...
Michigan Brokers, Agents Respond to NAR, Local Associations’ in MLS Access Case
In response to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) motion to dismiss the antitrust and conspiracy lawsuit first filed in ...
Judge in Buyer Case Partially Denies Plaintiffs’ Request to Expand Lawsuit
In the largest and oldest commission-focused case filed by homebuyers (known as Batton), Judge LaShonda Hunt mostly sided with defendants ...
Utah MLS CEO Wants to Turn Data-Sharing Into Relationships
For real estate professionals, the multiple listing service (MLS) is about as essential as any single tool or resource can ...
CRMLS CEO Hones in on ‘Mandatory Submission’ Amid Clear Cooperation Pressure
Above, Art Carter As the Clear Cooperation Policy became a nexus of controversy and debate last year, with a plethora ...
MLS-Owned Nestfully Aims to Center Trust, Relationships to Differentiate From Legacy Portals
It is a reality that has frustrated real estate incumbents for almost two decades now. Despite the fact that MLSs, ...
NAR Gets Low Rating From Brokers in 2024, With Some Mulling Membership Commitment
Facing an array of controversies, challenges, scandals and legal troubles on multiple fronts, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is ...
Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17
In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August ...
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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