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Start your engines for NAR’s new rules of the road: The Download

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This week we got our first glimpse into some of the practical, procedural changes that we’ll see in the aftermath of NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement. Continue reading →

‘The sky is not falling’: Fighting fear and frustration post-settlement

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Brokerage owner Nick Schlekeway looks at the consumer, governmental and industry forces that have led to the current post-settlement landscape and the opportunities they present for those willing to move forward. Continue reading →

Build bridges with these answers to frequent NAR settlement queries

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Don’t get defensive and burn bridges when you talk about your commission and recent settlements. Jimmy Burgess shares talking points to educate seller clients and the public about the state of your business. Continue reading →

Still standing: Realtor resilience for challenging times

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Need a pep talk? Coach Darryl Davis offers a little wisdom to help you remember your value and navigate the difficult waters of client service. Continue reading →

How NAR’s settlement threatens Black Realtors and homebuyers

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This is a moment in history when NAREB and our national leaders must stand up for justice and equality, writes Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Continue reading →

Real Brokerage agrees to pay $9.25M to settle commission suits

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The Real Brokerage agreed to change business operations as part of its proposed settlement agreement in Umpa v. NAR. Continue reading →

It’s up to you to make lemonade out of a sour NAR settlement situation

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Consumers have been given a front-row seat to the chaos unfolding in our industry, Rachael Hite writes. As the situation unravels, who will make lemonade, and who will continue to feast on sour grapes? Continue reading →

Moehrl attorney: Market shift after NAR settlement ‘will take time’

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Robby Braun, partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, addresses “misconceptions” about the NAR deal’s impact and says Realtors who try to ignore the changes “will get left behind.” Continue reading →

Compass to pay $57.5M to settle commission lawsuits

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The news comes one week after NAR’s whopping $418 million settlement was announced. Compass also agreed to make some minor changes to its business practices as part of the settlement. Continue reading →

After the NAR settlement, 5 keys to buyer relationship marketing

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Agents who see the changes coming and adapt to the new reality by cementing their relationships will be in a position to seize the day as market winds shift, mega-team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading →