New real estate certification spotlights agents committed to consumer protection
Housing Rebel by Selling Later’s new Transparent Agent Certification highlights agents who avoid referral fees and dual agency.
NAR Lawsuit Settlement
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NAR seeks broker input to improve value and transparency
Broker engagement and co-creation of resources are central to NAR’s strategy as the organization looks to reinvent itself.
Buyer agency agreements test limits of real estate agent-buyer trust
With more agents claiming clients are cutting them out of deals, industry leaders warn that lawsuits could harm reputations.
NAR faces new antitrust suit over alleged steering
A Florida broker claims that NAR steers homebuyers to use a buyer’s agent by making it hard for them to directly contact the listing agent.
Redfin: A year after the NAR settlement, agent commissions are up
Data from Redfin shows that buyer’s agent commissions are on the rise one year after the NAR commission lawsuit settlement went into effect.
15 commission lawsuit settlements gain final approval
Some big names in real estate — including Side, Keyes Co. and JPAR — have reason to celebrate after the final approval of their settlements.
15 commission lawsuit settlements are up for final approval next week
Judge Stephen R. Bough will consider settlements reached by several big-name brokerages, including Side, NextHome and JPAR.
MLS PIN settlement gains preliminary approval … again
Judge Patti B. Saris on Tuesday granted preliminary approval to the fourth amended settlement between MLS PIN and the Nosalek plaintiffs.
Homebuilder sales incentives are in full bloom this spring
Despite restrictions of the NAR settlement, builders are incentivizing buyers and their agents by offering higher commissions and bonuses.
The cost of real estate commission clarity
While commissions aren’t dropping precipitously, other challenges are percolating for agents.