Three-judge panel concludes trade group must face allegations that the Clear Cooperation Policy was part of a group boycott to prevent The PLS from competing with MLSs, leaving agents with fewer choices, inflated prices and lower-quality products. Continue reading
Agents and brokers told Inman they’re reeling over a federal court’s decision to grant class action status in a commission suit that could rock the real estate industry by changing how they’re paid. Continue reading
A U.S. District Court judge granted class certification in one of two federal commission lawsuits that could rock the real estate industry and impact how agents are compensated nationwide. Continue reading
Agents still face tough conditions despite homebuyer competition, according to a new report from Redfin. Competition is slightly less tough. Continue reading
As oral arguments began Monday in the federal commission case, plaintiffs questioned the role of buyer agents, what a world without NAR’s commission policy would look like and why they believe Keller is leading an antitrust conspiracy. Continue reading
The event has come a long way since its beginnings in the woods of Sonoma County, California. Continue reading
Licensed real estate agent Victor Dubauskas, 72, was arrested on assault and battery charges after he allegedly poured his beer on and threw a beer bottle at a Muslim man. Continue reading
Peter Schravemade will serve as managing partner of REACH Australia, a program run by the National Association of Realtors’ Second Century Ventures. Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors latest consumer survey revealed affordability is the main thing plaguing homebuyers, followed by discrimination, mortgage access and agent performance. Continue reading
In a brief filed last week, the National Association of Realtors suggested an ongoing lawsuit waged by Designworks Homes could lead to lawsuits “against homeowners who make or display floor plans of their own homes.” Continue reading