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.
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Are settlement rules pushing down agent commissions? New survey says the opposite
There’s little evidence to suggest that commission rates are coming down to a substantial degree, and a new survey shows the opposite.
‘No legitimate justification’: California broker sues NAR over ‘anticompetitive’ dues
A California real estate broker is suing NAR over a policy that forces brokers to pay dues for agents who aren’t members.
Goby Homes launches property transaction platform, founder honored by NAR
The platform was developed to reduce transaction failures and cybersecurity risks that continue to plague the real estate industry.
DOJ withdraws objection to MLS PIN settlement, clearing the way for preliminary approval
The DOJ has withdrawn its objection to MLS PIN’s settlement of the Nosalek commission lawsuit, clearing the way for preliminary approval.
Howard Hanna disavows NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
In a letter sent to MLSs this week, Hoby Hanna told MLS executives that his firm does not feel that CCP is “binding”
With more inventory, where are home prices headed?
Housing inventory is growing and returning to normal levels while sales remain depressed. But that doesn’t mean a big drop in home prices.
NAR: Americans want a tax plan that supports the American dream
NAR’s poll shows that 67% of voters support doubling the capital gains exemption on the sale of a primary residence and a robust tax plan.
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.
Eight startups selected for NAR’s REACH tech program
The annual initiative focuses on scaling companies that provide digital solutions for the residential and commercial real estate markets.