DOJ Seeks Ban of ‘Indirect’ Commission Rules, Alleges Antitrust in Optional NAR Policies
Despite offering a cautiously positive assessment of the settlement struck by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) late last month, ...
Tag: NAR Settlement
The Compensation Conversation: How to Avoid ‘Steering’ in a Post-Settlement World
“I don’t have to offer commission to a buyer agent—why should I?” This simple seller question—one that is likely to ...
Engel & Völkers Settles Commission Suits
Engel & Völkers has become the latest brokerage to settle class-action commission lawsuits by sellers, according to filings in federal ...
NAR-Independent MLS Dismissed From Copycat Lawsuit
In a potentially precedent-setting move, a federal judge recently dismissed an MLS that is not affiliated with the National Association ...
REsides Opts Out of NAR Settlement, Citing Commitment to Brokers
REsides, Inc. has announced it chose not to opt in to the NAR settlement. Instead, the MLS has stated it ...
DOJ: NAR Request for Rehearing ‘Falls Far Short’
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) argued to an appeals court yesterday that last month's petition by the National Association ...
Connecticut’s SmartMLS Opts In to NAR Settlement
SmartMLS, Connecticut’s statewide Multiple Listing Service for residential real estate, announced on June 18 that it has filed paperwork opting ...
Do Independent MLSs Leave the Industry Open for Copycat NAR Lawsuits?
The buyer commission field is here to stay for areas in the Northwest under the purview of the NWMLS (Northwest ...
NAR to Brokerages and MLSs: Settlement Opt-In Deadline Is Tomorrow
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is reminding brokerages with a residential transaction volume of more than $2 billion in ...
REALTORS® and the Public Are Split Over the NAR Settlement
This summer, the real estate industry is set to experience a great shift when it comes to commissions and the ...
How to Host a Successful Open House in Winter
The winter months create some unique challenges for holding an open house, and preparation for these cold or snowy days is important for success. Read more.
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