Consumer group behind Moehrl flags commission workarounds

Doug Miller of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, the initiator behind the first bombshell antitrust lawsuit, sounds alarm against Realtor talking points that “continue steering.” Continue reading

Consumer group behind Moehrl flags commission workarounds

Doug Miller of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, the initiator behind the first bombshell antitrust lawsuit, sounds alarm against Realtor talking points that “continue steering.” Continue reading

How was your first week post-NAR settlement changes? Pulse

What jitters, hiccups and horror stories did you encounter (if any) as buyer agreements and MLS-based commission offers changed? Continue reading

How was your first week post-NAR settlement changes? Pulse

What jitters, hiccups and horror stories did you encounter (if any) as buyer agreements and MLS-based commission offers changed? Continue reading

You’ve got mail: NAR settlement class notices head to consumers

Consumers will learn of the commission settlement via a website, emails and postcards. Claims from homesellers hoping to claim some of the settlement money are due by next May. Continue reading

When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses

The National Association of Realtors’ proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they’re “working with.” But what exactly does that mean? Continue reading

Change is here: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for August

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading

‘Business as usual’: Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out

New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos. Continue reading

Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers

Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to some of Cara Ameer’s questions from “13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements” as we head into the post-settlement transition phase as an industry. Continue reading

In historic first, Nykia Wright named first female CEO of NAR

Wright has served as NAR’s interim CEO since November after she replaced Bob Goldberg. She was instantly thrust into leading an organization in turmoil. Continue reading