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Gary Keller takes stand in person as Sitzer | Burnett verdict nears

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Keller Williams co-founder Gary Keller provided lengthy testimony Friday as the defense wrapped up a case to be decided by a Kansas City jury later this week. Continue reading →

‘Rabbit gets the gun’: The essential guide to Week 1 of Sitzer | Burnett

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Big names, heated exchanges and the emergence of homeseller plaintiffs on the stand dominated the first week of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial in Kansas City, Missouri. Continue reading →

Andy Florance: Bombshell lawsuits will upend Zillow’s business model

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CoStar CEO Andy Florance dished with Intel about the commission lawsuits, nemesis Zillow and NAR as Homes.com nabbed 100 million unique visitors for the first time ever in September. Continue reading →

RE/MAX settles bombshell commission lawsuits for $55M

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The deal resolves claims in both the Sitzer and Moehrl antitrust cases. The franchisor agreed to change its business practices, including “no longer forcing homesellers to pay buyer’s agents.” Continue reading →

MLS PIN settlement approved after overcoming judge’s qualms

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Judge Patti Saris, of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, preliminarily approved the deal after the settlement fund was restructured. Continue reading →

Anywhere settles bombshell Sitzer and Moehrl commission lawsuits

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Exact terms will be revealed when the plaintiffs ask the court to approve the deal, but an attorney for the plaintiffs says the franchisor is the first of the defendants to agree to “change its practices.” Continue reading →

NAR seeks to suppress DOJ probe from jury as commission trial nears

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The National Association of Realtors filed four requests in the US District Court in Western Missouri on Thursday involving commission rule changes, government investigations and discrimination. Continue reading →

Judges deny HomeServices appeal, clearing way for October Sitzer trial

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The ruling against HomeServices of America in federal court on Wednesday sets the stage for a likely Oct. 16 start for the first of two highly anticipated bombshell commission trials later this year. Continue reading →

Bright MLS breaks with NAR policy on commissions

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Starting Aug. 9, the nation’s second-largest MLS will allow listing brokers to offer buyer brokers nothing in compensation, according to an announcement from Bright. Continue reading →

Keller Williams says ruling could hurt its defense in commission trial

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The Sitzer/Burnett antitrust case is set to begin Oct. 16 but could be moved to February. The court denied the franchisor’s request to change the date because it conflicts with KW’s Family Reunion. Continue reading →