The judge denied requests filed by NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America, allowing the Sitzer/Burnett case to continue toward a new October trial date. Continue reading
Where MLSs ban commingling, brokerage websites either can’t display non-MLS listings or must hide this inventory behind filters and log-in walls. Redfin’s Joe Rath offers an argument in favor of allowing brokerages to display all of the options. Continue reading
The Sitzer/Burnett trial has been delayed until after a higher court rules on an appeal from HomeServices of America. Continue reading
In a new brief, the former pocket listing service argues that NAR limited competition to its Realtor-affiliated MLSs “by conspiring to destroy the livelihood of any dissenting real estate agent.” Continue reading
RentSpree and the California Association of Realtors — the state’s largest real estate trade group — are set to offer three classes to agents interested in earning a certificate in rental management. Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors’ venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years. Continue reading
Rising rates and nervous consumers have set up the housing market for its “slowest fourth quarter in a decade,” according to one economist. Continue reading
Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors’ “Only a Realtor” commercials are a “local contribution to creating a national movement,” the association says. Continue reading
The launch marks the first time the accelerator, REACH, will accept applications from companies in a non-primarily English-speaking region. Real estate startups can apply through February, and the application is also available in Spanish by request. Continue reading
Zillow Senior Director of Broker Operations Matt Hendricks said the portal petitioned NAR to stop allowing MLSs to ban brokers from displaying MLS listings with non-MLS listings online. Continue reading