T3 Sixty nixes this year’s Mega 1000 list in wake of NAR settlement

The move comes two weeks after the National Association of Realtors signaled a $418M settlement of commission lawsuits. T3 Sixty said it will bring the ranking back when litigation is resolved. Continue reading

Association of more than 200 MLSs blasts DOJ ‘flaws’ in Nosalek case

The Council of Multiple Listing Services, a trade group of about 225 MLSs, united with Northwest MLS on Wednesday to pen amicus briefs exposing alleged flaws in the DOJ’s statement of interest. Continue reading

Will uncertainty drive agents out? Maybe — but don’t let it be you

After the National Association of Realtor’s proposed settlement, Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane offers 3 tips for agents amid commission compression chaos. Continue reading

Better hiring real estate agents to originate mortgages in 26 states

As Better reports $543 million 2023 loss, CEO Vishal Garg says the company has made fundamental changes to its business model that will help it pivot to providing purchase loans to homebuyers. Continue reading

RE/MAX President: ‘It’s time to take back our No. 1 market share’

In her first keynote as RE/MAX president, Amy Lessinger addressed market headwinds, buyer-broker commissions, homebuyer agreements and plans to revive the franchisor’s U.S. operations. Continue reading

Pennsylvania’s No. 1 team leaves eXp Realty for Real Brokerage

The Jon Campbell Team, previously the Don Wenner Team, closed 2,250 home sales across $585 million in sales volume in 2023. Technology and culture helped draw the team to Real. Continue reading

Moehrl trial shifts to early 2025 as HomeServices keeps skin in game

The plaintiffs and defendants in the antitrust commission case indicated they would be available for a 3- to 4-week trial beginning Jan. 21, 2025, according to court filings earlier this week. Continue reading

Pending home sales tally modest uptick amid rise in jobs, inventory

Fueled by positive job growth and an increase in available housing, the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index rose 1.6 percent in February, according to data released Thursday. Continue reading