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Big Brother’s little brothers are watching you

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Feeling like your listings are under scrutiny? They are. Bernice Ross lets you know more about the tools and techniques MLSs are using to ensure compliance with new commission rules. Continue reading →

Homie sues NAR and others, alleging boycott and conspiracy

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The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company’s complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings. Continue reading →

NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out

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New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors’ landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time. Continue reading →

The commission change mega-FAQ you need to start the historic week

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Now that the “New Normal” has officially begun, it’s time to answer the frequently asked questions agents and brokerages have about the newly implemented commission settlement rule changes. Continue reading →

Watch out for these 3 pitfalls to avoid pricey fines in your future

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Steep fines can stack up and can swiftly put you in a sticky situation, but what’s worse is when it’s your competition turning you in. Trainer Rachael Hite tells you how to stay on the right side of the rules. Continue reading →

Landmark real estate commission rules officially go into effect today

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The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors’ major antitrust settlement. They’re poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes. Continue reading →

A brave new world awaits the real estate industry. Are you prepared?

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Beginning Saturday, new rules around commissions take effect, paving the way for the biggest shift in real estate in at least a generation. It’s a brave new world, and it begins this weekend. Continue reading →

Compass CEO: Clear cooperation is ‘anti-homeowner’

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Robert Reffkin on Wednesday said clear cooperation attaches “negative insights” to listings, and predicted the polarizing anti-pocket listing rule is ultimately doomed. Continue reading →

Rival portal execs team up against a common foe: MLS red tape

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Executives at Redfin and Zillow made the case at Inman Broker Connect that consumers would benefit from more universal standards of data sharing by MLSs. But the path to such a future is rocky, they said. Continue reading →

More than 10 million homesellers targeted in class-action media blitz

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JND Legal Administration, the company tapped by lawyers to oversee administrative tasks around the Gibson settlement, sent mail out to millions of potential class members earlier this year. Continue reading →