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Donna Gland, longtime NAR HR Chief, set to retire after 38 years

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Some NAR staffers and members had called for Gland’s resignation, alleging she allowed a toxic work environment to flourish. Continue reading →

NAR President addresses Realtors for first time since Sitzer verdict

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In a five-minute video posted online Wednesday, NAR President Tracy Kasper urged Realtors to be transparent about commission negotiations as NAR gears up for a long legal battle ahead. Continue reading →

Chicago voters to decide whether to hike real estate transfer tax

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Proponents said the measure would raise $100 million per year. Chicago Realtors said the tax was volatile and not a reliable funding stream. Continue reading →

Sitzer | Burnett plaintiffs’ attorneys in talks with Department of Justice

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Disrupting the National Association of Realtors’ use of multiple listing services as a “vehicle for higher commissions” is at the center of talks, lawyer Michael Ketchmark told Inman exclusively. Continue reading →

Exemplary agents will see commissions grow: NextHome CEO

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NextHome CEO James Dwiggins points out that the final chapter of the bombshell commission lawsuits hasn’t been written in this interview with Bernice Ross. Find out what you need to know to plan ahead. Continue reading →

Jury finds in favor of homeseller plaintiffs in Sitzer | Burnett trial

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Jurors on Tuesday shocked the real estate industry, awarding damages adding up to $5.36 billion to homesellers after deliberating for 2 hours and 28 minutes. Continue reading →

Sitzer | Burnett closing arguments wrap as judgment day approaches

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In a final push on Monday, attorneys for real estate franchisors and the National Association of Realtors argued that homesellers in the case failed to prove a conspiracy to inflate commissions. Continue reading →

Gary Keller takes stand in person as Sitzer | Burnett verdict nears

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Keller Williams co-founder Gary Keller provided lengthy testimony Friday as the defense wrapped up a case to be decided by a Kansas City jury later this week. Continue reading →

Anywhere, RE/MAX agree to settle Nosalek commission lawsuit

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New legal filings propose that MLS PIN class members from the Nosalek lawsuit be included in the “substantive terms” of the Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl settlements with Anywhere and RE/MAX. Continue reading →

Tom Ferry podcast video delivers fresh drama at Sitzer | Burnett trial

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On Tuesday, plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Ketchmark played a video of a Tom Ferry interview with Allan Dalton of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices that drew objections and threatened to derail proceedings. Continue reading →