NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson is ‘stepping down’

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After a decade leading the trade group’s legal team — including through sexual harassment scandals and numerous anti-trust commission lawsuits — Johnson is leaving. Continue reading →

Illinois homebuyers file new class-action commission suit

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The suit names Equity Realtors, HomeSmart International and Fathom Realty as defendants. It also describes NAR as a co-conspirator, but doesn’t name the organization as a defendant. Continue reading →

Florida broker arrested for laundering son’s escort profits

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After 24 years of running an illegal escort service, mother-son crime duo Margareta von Lambert and Christopher Jelavic have been busted for using von Lambert’s real estate and art businesses to launder their profits. Von Lambert, 70, and Jelavic, 48, … Continue reading →

Hawaii homeowner sued after house collapses into the ocean

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A Hawaii homeowner finds himself in hot water after his oceanfront home on Oahu’s North Shore collapsed into the ocean. Now the state is demanding he cover the cleanup costs. Continue reading →

Latest updates show Matterport’s downmarket move no longer virtual

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Digital twin creator Matterport introduced a new lineup of property marketing features to enrich its appeal as a more accessible resource for listing agents and brokers, including a de-furnishing tool and an artificial intelligence listing description … Continue reading →

NAR faces a standoff over Clear Cooperation, Inman survey reveals

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Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule. Continue reading →

Why are some agents still flirting with cooperative compensation?

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Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields. Continue reading →

Where real estate’s major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy

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Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But other see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue. Continue reading →

Moreland Properties’ Sarah Railey on ‘Where do we go from here?’

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Like a car that was going 100 mph and has slowed down to 70 mph, Moreland Properties COO and broker of record says it’s “very healthy” that homes are taking a little longer to sell. Continue reading →

Beyond business cards: How to master genuine networking

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Organization and authenticity are key to effective networking. Broker and coach Zak Shellhammer offers tips for making connections count. Continue reading →