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.
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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.
New York Times relights the fuse on NAR settlement, cooperative compensation
Debra Kamin, the Times’ real estate reporter, discussed the NAR settlement business practice changes this week on an episode of “The Daily.”
Alabama law: Buyers don’t have to sign contract before home tours
The bill was backed by Alabama Realtors
Is Alabama’s buyer representation bill a legal protection or liability?
Alabama Realtors are backing a law to change the timing of buyer agreements after the DOJ’s statement of interest in the Sitzer/Burnett suit.