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NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson is ‘stepping down’

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After a decade leading the trade group’s legal team — including through sexual harassment scandals and numerous anti-trust commission lawsuits — Johnson is leaving. Continue reading →

NAR faces a standoff over Clear Cooperation, Inman survey reveals

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Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule. Continue reading →

Why are some agents still flirting with cooperative compensation?

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Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields. Continue reading →

Where real estate’s major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy

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Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But other see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue. Continue reading →

Law professor creates contract with buyer interests in mind

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University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier’s sample form makes clear the buyer is on the hook for buyer broker compensation so long as they successfully close a deal. Continue reading →

Anywhere joins Compass in push for Clear Cooperation change

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Compass on Thursday reiterated its call to ditch NAR’s pocket listing rule. But documents newly obtained by Inman also show that Anywhere shares some of Compass’ concerns. Continue reading →

Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents’ workflow

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Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of “pushing back against the settlements,” is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins. Continue reading →

NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy

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The American Real Estate Association’s call to end NAR’s pocket rule has drawn more than 2,000 signatures since Friday, according to group co-founder Jason Haber, a Compass agent. Continue reading →

Reffkin: NAR’s Clear Cooperation breaks ethics code, state laws

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In challenging the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients. Continue reading →

Katie Kossev: ‘Mass confusion’ common in the wake of NAR’s rules

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The managing broker of Texas at Side said that luxury buyers in particular seem to understand the value of compensating their real estate agents. Continue reading →