What happens to buyers’ agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?

Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure. Continue reading

NYC sting embroils more than 120 companies in fair housing lawsuit

The lawsuit accuses brokerages and property owners of telling renters at risk of homelessness that their vouchers would not be accepted. Continue reading

‘Writing is on the wall’: Court tosses NAR counterclaim against REX

Judge finds the National Association of Realtors failed to allege facts to show how the discount brokerage specifically harmed the trade group’s reputation with its own members and consumers. Continue reading

Should home floor plans be copyrighted intellectual property?

In a brief filed last week, the National Association of Realtors suggested an ongoing lawsuit waged by Designworks Homes could lead to lawsuits “against homeowners who make or display floor plans of their own homes.” Continue reading

Agent, brokerage on the hook after termite inspector’s botched job

A Tampa Bay Realtor, her brokerage and a client are being sued by a homebuyer after the property was cleared for termite damage by an unlicensed inspector. Continue reading

Commission rules, lockbox access chief among threats to industry

At Coldwell Banker’s Gen Blue Experience event, Kalama Kim predicted that everything from a DOJ antitrust case to “marginal agents” could soon upend the real estate industry. Continue reading

What to watch for at Coldwell Banker’s Gen Blue event this week

Diversity, recruiting, competition and more will all be big topics at Coldwell Banker’s big Gen Blue Experience event in New York this week. Continue reading

RE/MAX and eXp Realty settle their recruitment lawsuit

RE/MAX had sued eXp Realty earlier this year over claims the latter company improperly solicited RE/MAX franchisees, and that it misrepresented RE/MAX’s commission splits. Continue reading

Federal eviction ban survives another day

A judge ruled on Friday that the latest eviction moratorium is likely illegal, but that it’s ultimately up to a higher court to decide if it can continue. Continue reading

Here’s the timeline of the NAR-DOJ legal battle

The U.S. Department of Justice just backed out of an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors, suggesting more legal wrangling is on its way. Continue reading