Real estate antitrust and commission lawsuits, week in court update
Court filings revived DeYoung and Zea claims, Hardy heads to appeal and Batton plaintiffs continue to attempt to block Tuccori settlements.
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New York joins states seeking to regulate private listing networks
New York introduced a bill to require public listing marketing and regulate private listing networks, as other states pass similar laws.
Northwest MLS accuses Compass of deceptive ‘pocket listing’ scheme in counterclaim
Northwest MLS filed federal counterclaims accusing Compass’ pocket listing strategy of violating Washington consumer law and harming buyers and sellers.
Antitrust lawsuit against NAR faces dismissal
Magistrate recommends dismissing Zea antitrust suit vs NAR without prejudice, cites deficient pleading and AI fake citations.
TransUnion launches tool to bolster Realtor safety, fight fraud
The app allows agents to validate legal property ownership before listing and conduct personal safety checks using a phone number.
States push back on buyer agreements as new laws challenge NAR rules
Mississippi and Alabama laws allow buyer tours without signed agreements, conflicting with the NAR settlement, as other states weigh bills.
What a visit to NAR revealed about leadership change
A first-hand NAR HQ visit points to leadership effort and advocacy, but highlights unresolved issues on pay and member trust.
The ground just shifted: coming soon listings are taking over real estate
Portals and brokerages expand coming soon pre marketing, raising questions about IDX feeds, MLS rules and seller choice.
Midwest Real Estate Data moves to abandon NAR membership requirement
Under the change approved Monday, partner groups would have the option to offer MLS access to licensed agents who are not Realtors.
NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership
NAR said its statement goes along with its long-standing position that sharing properties on the MLS provides transparency in the marketplace.