Sitzer judge indicates his support for proposed NAR settlement

Judge Stephen R. Bough said payouts and practice changes in NAR’s deal, added to those in the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements, represent “substantial benefits” for sellers. Continue reading

Your essential marketing toolkit for a post-NAR settlement landscape

Ready to transform the way you communicate your value to clients? Marketing expert Marci James helps you reshape the agent-client relationship by prioritizing clear communication and exceptional results. Continue reading

NAR attempts to reboot its rep at midyear conference: The Download

The National Association of Realtors membership gathered in the nation’s capital to ctrl-alt-del its reputation. Did it work? Continue reading

NAR board of directors votes to keep membership dues at $156

The trade group had earlier signaled plans to raise dues in 2025, but during a board of directors meeting Thursday at the Realtors Legislative Meetings voted 894-20 to keep them at $156. Continue reading

Buyers seek surprise injunction to halt commission suit settlements

The plaintiffs in a suit known as Batton 1 have filed for a temporary restraining order preventing the final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements. Continue reading

‘Godspeed’: Enforcement of NAR settlement changes shifts to MLSs

At the Realtors Legislative Meetings earlier this week, MLS executives were told they would be responsible for making sure real estate agents and brokers follow the new commission rules. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO delivers full-throated speech in support of NAR

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales took to the podium on Monday at the MLS Forum of the Realtors Legislative Meetings to refute rival CoStar’s earlier claims about Homes.com’s growing traffic. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO delivers full-throated speech in support of NAR

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales took to the podium on Monday at the MLS Forum of the Realtors Legislative Meetings to refute rival CoStar’s earlier claims about Homes.com’s growing traffic. Continue reading

NAR President fields questions at midyear: ‘Everything’s on the table’

At the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday in Washington, D.C., the National Association of Realtors President spontaneously fielded tough questions about the trade group’s proposed antitrust settlement. Continue reading

NAR commission settlement rules will go into effect in August

The massive trade organization promised in March to make various policy changes as part of a landmark settlement. The rules will now roll out slightly later than expected. Continue reading