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Appeals court denies NAR rehearing request of DOJ probe

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The latest order by the Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., means the DOJ is free to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

CAR changes commission-sharing on forms following DOJ inquiry

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The California Association of Realtors says even though offers of compensation among brokers remain legal, members and their clients should not rely on “historically common practices.” Continue reading →

DirectOffer to provide 10-language audio search for Staten Island MLS

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DirectOffer provides the industry with a valuable and long-neglected resource by which to empower visually- and hearing-impaired homebuyers. Continue reading →

No HomeServices deal yet, months after settlement announcement

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The franchisor and plaintiffs offered different reasons for why HomeServices has yet to finalize its commission settlement agreement after announcing it had reached one for $250 million in April. Continue reading →

Local MLSs are doomed. The case for data consolidation in real estate

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The thing holding many local MLSs in place is a desire for power and control rather than seeking the best for real estate agents and brokers, writes Mainframe Real Estate founder Sean Frank. Continue reading →

REColorado buyer unveiled as questions and legal fights persist

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The owners of the 16th largest MLS in the country plan to sell to a title company executive. But an agent and local leader has received a cease and desist letter over her criticisms of the deal. Continue reading →

REColorado unveils interim CEO amid rocky ownership change

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The MLS is separating from ties with Realtor organizations by selling to a newly formed private company. Broker Larry D. McGee will serve as interim CEO. Continue reading →

Matterport teams with FBS in first partnership since CoStar purchase

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The deal will allow Matterport tours to accompany listing pages, with the dimensions and square footage of each property autofilled in a bid to reduce the risk of faulty data entry, executives say. Continue reading →

Get ready for the dawning of a golden age of MLSs

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Is it time to abandon ship or time to double-down on what’s great about MLSs? MLS tech expert Bill Fowler writes that the answer lies in your vision and ability to act proactively and decisively. Continue reading →

Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download

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What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy? Continue reading →