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4 ways to improve real estate as bombshell commission suits sizzle

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At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate broker and attorney Kendall Bonner urged the industry to be proactive instead of waiting to be legally “bullied” into change. 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 →

MLS turns back on franchisors after settling commission case for $3M

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Homesellers plan to use funds from MLS PIN, the largest multiple listing service in New England, to continue antitrust litigation against Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices. Continue reading →

Judge narrows in on trial date for bombshell commission lawsuit

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If the parties don’t settle, expect a lengthy trial for the Moehrl homesellers’ case against NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America. Continue reading →

Bombshell commission suit 1 step closer to trial after appeal rejected

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A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a request from NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America to overturn class certification in the Moehrl lawsuit. Continue reading →

Bombshell multibillion-dollar commission suit now a class action

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A judge on Wednesday granted class certification in a federal commission suit that could rock the real estate industry and impact how agents are compensated nationwide. Continue reading →

Long & Foster expands to South Carolina’s Lowcountry

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The HomeServices of America subsidiary has more than 9,000 agents in over 200 offices in Washington, D.C., and 7 states along the East Coast, from South Carolina to New Jersey. Continue reading →

Court deals blow to NAR, KW, Anywhere in commission suit

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The judge denied requests filed by NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America, allowing the Sitzer/Burnett case to continue toward a new October trial date. Continue reading →

NAR and Anywhere clash over commission class action trial

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The Sitzer/Burnett trial has been delayed until after a higher court rules on an appeal from HomeServices of America. Continue reading →

‘Don’t wait until the plane crashes’: Lawyers offer grim antitrust update

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Chris Osborn, Mitch Skinner and Claude Szyfer offered an update on multiple industry antitrust lawsuits at the Council of Multiple Listing Services’ annual conference. Continue reading →