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Judge narrows in on trial date for bombshell commission lawsuit

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If the parties don’t settle, expect a lengthy trial for the Moehrl homesellers’ case against NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America. Continue reading →

Bombshell commission suit 1 step closer to trial after appeal rejected

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A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a request from NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America to overturn class certification in the Moehrl lawsuit. Continue reading →

NAR’s membership is now shrinking for the 1st time in years

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The organization’s membership was down 0.66 percent in April compared to a year earlier. NAR thinks the numbers may fall even further. Continue reading →

6 takeaways from NAR’s midyear conference

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From voting to raise membership dues to requiring fair housing training to learning best practices for artificial intelligence, Realtors are steering their own fate in the industry. Continue reading →

What if the commission is only $1? NAR’s legal team weighs in

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At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, NAR attorney Charlie Lee stressed agents can’t count on a “standard” commission and will have to negotiate compensation with clients and listing brokers. Continue reading →

Danger ahead: MLSs consider agent alerts for perilous properties

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At the National Association of Realtors’ midyear conference, a committee on Realtor safety suggested adding MLS data fields to point out hazards such as inconsistent cell service and limited visibility from the road. Continue reading →

NAR votes to require fair housing training for all 1.5M Realtors

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Members will be required to complete two hours of fair housing training every three years beginning in 2025 following a vote Thursday by the National Association of Realtors’ board of directors. Continue reading →

NAR votes to raise membership dues in alignment with inflation

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The National Association of Realtors voted Thursday to tie annual membership dues to the Consumer Price Index. Its board separately voted to increase annual dues by 4 percent to $156 next year. Continue reading →

The seller’s market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory

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A “drought” of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022 and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Continue reading →

‘AI terrifies me’: Tips for Realtors on how to avoid the new tech’s pitfalls

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At NAR’s midyear conference, Senior Counsel Chloe Hecht offered best practices to help navigate artificial intelligence without running afoul of copyright law or the Realtor Code of Ethics. Continue reading →