Tag Archives: MLS & Associations

Bright MLS breaks with NAR policy on commissions

By Andrea V. Brambila | July 20, 2023 - 11:12 pm |July 20, 2023 Uncategorized

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Starting Aug. 9, the nation’s second-largest MLS will allow listing brokers to offer buyer brokers nothing in compensation, according to an announcement from Bright. Continue reading →

‘TenDashFive’ Instagram account declares war on agent hate speech

By Andrea V. Brambila | July 14, 2023 - 9:00 am |July 14, 2023 Uncategorized

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The real estate broker behind the provocative new account spoke to Inman on the condition of anonymity about his campaign to pressure NAR to enforce its own anti-hate speech policies. Continue reading →

Associations can be managed better, and AgentBook can help them do it: Tech Review

By Craig C. Rowe | July 14, 2023 - 9:00 am |July 14, 2023 Uncategorized

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AgentBook is software that can help real estate associations modernize agent and broker member information, conduct board elections, promote events and handle finances. Continue reading →

Keller Williams says ruling could hurt its defense in commission trial

By Andrea V. Brambila | July 11, 2023 - 5:29 pm |July 11, 2023 Uncategorized

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The Sitzer/Burnett antitrust case is set to begin Oct. 16 but could be moved to February. The court denied the franchisor’s request to change the date because it conflicts with KW’s Family Reunion. Continue reading →

NAR hunkers down as agents push back: The Download

By Christy Murdock | July 7, 2023 - 9:00 am |July 7, 2023 Uncategorized

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This week: As NAR dismisses harassment claims, women in the industry speak up about what they’ve seen up close and personal. Continue reading →

Is this really who we ‘R’? 

By Valerie Garcia | July 7, 2023 - 9:00 am |July 7, 2023 Uncategorized

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In the face of new harassment allegations at the highest levels of leadership, where is the outrage? asks speaker and writer Valerie Garcia. Is this who we are as Realtors? Continue reading →

Woman withdraws case accusing NAR, Kenny Parcell of harassment

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 7, 2023 - 12:47 am |July 7, 2023 Uncategorized

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Janelle Brevard initially sued the National Association of Realtors, claiming her firing was a form of harassment and retaliation. The case ended Thursday, though many questions still remain. Continue reading →

How this real estate mentor merges resilience and passion

By Brandon Doyle | July 4, 2023 - 8:33 am |July 4, 2023 Uncategorized

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Find out how marketing expert and industry veteran Marci James blends professional acumen, personal fulfillment and a love for the great outdoors to create a picture-perfect life. Continue reading →

What kind of an impact will an hour of fair housing training have?

By Teresa Boardman | July 4, 2023 - 8:22 am |July 4, 2023 Uncategorized

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How fair housing is taught matters, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Unfortunately, most fair housing courses are worse than useless. Continue reading →

MLS turns back on franchisors after settling commission case for $3M

By Andrea V. Brambila | July 3, 2023 - 10:04 pm |July 3, 2023 Uncategorized

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Homesellers plan to use funds from MLS PIN, the largest multiple listing service in New England, to continue antitrust litigation against Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices. Continue reading →