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NAR hires insider as ‘first-ever’ senior VP of industry relations

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Jarrod Grasso will lead the trade group’s efforts to “deepen engagement with state and local associations, MLS executives and other critical industry partners.” Continue reading →

Lawsuit between NAR, Top Agent Network dismissed — again

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TAN and NAR have agreed to dismiss their lawsuit, according to court documents filed on Monday. However, Top Agent Network can re-file charges or bring the case to another court in the future. Continue reading →

Supreme Court denies NAR’s appeal request in DOJ case

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The Supreme Court didn’t explain its reasoning for the decision, which will now allow the Department of Justice to reopen its investigation into the association’s cooperative compensation rule. Continue reading →

Judge orders eXp to turn over ‘sweetheart deal’ negotiation docs

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Court probes “reverse auction” allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate. Continue reading →

DOJ asks appeals court to speak in REX case against NAR, Zillow

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Attorneys for the DOJ’s Antitrust Division on Wednesday submitted a request to provide an oral argument alongside REX, Zillow and NAR in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13. Continue reading →

Former Realtor president sues NAR over 3-way agreement

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Agent Preston Moore decried his suspension following an ethics investigation he alleges was discriminatory and said he was “forced” to belong to NAR for MLS access. Continue reading →

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear NAR case against DOJ

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The justices will review NAR’s petition on Friday and post their decision on Monday. The Realtor trade group urged the highest court in the land to hear its case “to clarify that the government must keep its contractual promises just like other parties.” Continue reading →

NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and ‘simmering enemies’

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The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman. Continue reading →

It’s not over yet: Where real estate antitrust litigation is going in 2025

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The new year will bring appeals, buyer commission cases, fights over current National Association of Realtor policies and possible Department of Justice intervention, experts told Inman. Continue reading →

Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due

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As NAR’s spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years. Continue reading →