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Take the Inman Intel Index survey: October 2023

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The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the most engaged community in real estate to understand what the industry is thinking today, and tomorrow. Continue reading →

‘Rabbit gets the gun’: The essential guide to Week 1 of Sitzer | Burnett

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Big names, heated exchanges and the emergence of homeseller plaintiffs on the stand dominated the first week of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial in Kansas City, Missouri. Continue reading →

Under their thumbs: The enigmatic homesellers behind Sitzer | Burnett

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The plaintiffs in a class action antitrust suit challenging the real estate industry’s commission structure took to the stand Wednesday and Thursday to make the case that the practice of homesellers paying buyer agents is “unfair.” Continue reading →

REBNY rule change will require sellers to pay buyer agents directly

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As Sitzer | Burnett unfolds, the New York City trade association announced the upcoming rule change amid a nationwide reevaluation of buyer commission structures. Continue reading →

Agent training, objection scripts on trial as Sitzer | Burnett ends Day 3

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On Day 2 of witness testimony Wednesday, attorney Michael Ketchmark narrowed in on training materials and presentation slides he alleged violated antitrust policies held by the defendants. Continue reading →

Gary Keller, Bob Goldberg among first to testify in Sitzer | Burnett

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As the long-awaited commission trial begins, the Kansas City courtroom saw opening arguments followed by testimony from industry heavy-hitters including Gary Keller, NAR CEO Bob Goldberg and HomeServices of America President and CEO Gino Blefari. Continue reading →

58 questions agents should be asking about commission lawsuits

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Broker Cara Ameer helps you think through the implications of the current bombshell commission lawsuits and what they may mean for your business. Continue reading →

Read the playbooks of NAR, Keller Williams ahead of Sitzer | Burnett

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The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, HomeServices and its subsidiaries BHH Affiliates and HSF Affiliates submitted their trial briefs ahead of the antitrust trial in Kansas City. Continue reading →

NAR to shed 1M members if shared commission banned, analysts say

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A report released Oct. 4 by the investment banking firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods forecasts commissions to decline by at least 30 percent as a result of ongoing threats to the real estate industry. Continue reading →

REcolorado, Lundy partner to create new vision of home search

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The Centennial State’s largest multiple listing service has entered into a relationship with Lundy, a software company that translates property databases into voice search-capable applications for the vision-impaired. Continue reading →