Tag Archives: MLS & Associations

Is good news finally on the horizon for the real estate industry?

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Bernice Ross talks with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial, about interest rates, new construction and the 2024 election. Continue reading →

Judge in Moehrl, Batton recused after revealing conflict of interest

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Judge Andrea Wood, who oversaw the cases for years, said she discovered a relative’s spouse was a partner at a law firm in a case known as Moehrl. She recused herself in a surprise filing on Wednesday. Continue reading →

I’m a real estate broker, but I’m no longer a Realtor. Here’s why I quit

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Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR. Continue reading →

Big Brother’s little brothers are watching you

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Feeling like your listings are under scrutiny? They are. Bernice Ross lets you know more about the tools and techniques MLSs are using to ensure compliance with new commission rules. Continue reading →

Sound off on Clear Cooperation ahead of NAR committee meeting

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WAV Group is seeking feedback from agents on the fate of the policy in a new survey ahead of the National Association of Realtors’ Emerging Issues Advisory Board committee meeting Sept. 12-13. Continue reading →

Lamacchia: Knock off the threats to hardworking real estate agents

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Anthony Lamacchia said threats of severe penalties for commission violations leveled by plaintiffs lawyer Michael Ketchmark and Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate are “unnecessary.” Continue reading →

NAR to fight DOJ investigation all the way to the Supreme Court

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The case dates back to a 2020 settlement between NAR and the DOJ, and to the DOJ’s 2021 attempt to withdraw from that settlement — something NAR is trying to block. Continue reading →

Attorneys, consumer groups have got eyes on agents: The Download

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Everyone — from Michael Ketchmark to the consumer advocates behind Moehrl — is letting agents know that they’re under scrutiny as they implement the new rules of buyer agreement and (not) commission-sharing. Continue reading →

Homie sues NAR and others, alleging boycott and conspiracy

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The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company’s complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings. Continue reading →

Consumer group: Stop trying to ‘force’ sellers to pay buyer brokers

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Doug Millier and Wendy Gilch of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate revealed to Inman on Tuesday the origins of the Moehrl case while sending a warning that the industry will be “under a microscope.” Continue reading →