NAR vs. DOJ: A timeline of the battle as it stretches into 4th year

An analysis of the association’s petition offers a step-by-step timeline of the events leading up to the DOJ’s launch of a new probe into NAR rules. Continue reading

DOJ quietly resumed NAR probe days after settlement withdrawal

In a 418-page petition filed Monday, NAR contends the antitrust regulator swiftly reopened its investigation into the Clear Cooperation Policy and buyer broker commissions in July. Continue reading

Top Agent Network appeals dismissal of NAR antitrust suit

Lower court suggested TAN was the wrong plaintiff to bring suit because its business model is itself allegedly anticompetitive, but TAN says the court’s order was “erroneous.” Continue reading

Broker sues NAR, claims listing agent omission violates antitrust

Arizona broker Grady Hillis objects to rules prohibiting listing broker and agent contact information in public remarks and restricting access to lockboxes to Realtors. Continue reading

NAR fights back against DOJ efforts to withdraw antitrust settlement

The trade group accused the Justice Department of reneging on a binding agreement. NAR also said it had already begun implementing policies based on its DOJ settlement. Continue reading

NAR can’t raise the bar — but your broker can

NAR is the face of real estate — a nice big target to blame when something needs to be fixed. But here’s why it’s really up to real estate brokerages to raise their standards. Continue reading

Realogy calls for NAR rule change on listing broker attribution

The real estate brokerage giant says “many listing search websites misdirect consumers by obfuscating display of a property’s listing firm.” Continue reading

NAR President to Realtors: Wear masks, social distance

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to wreck havoc on the U.S., National Association of Realtors President Charlie Oppler urged real estate professionals to wear masks and said he is encouraged by growing vaccination rates. Continue reading

Agent who marketed her business at Capitol riot pleads guilty in deal

Jenna Ryan, the Texas real estate agent who live-streamed the insurrection in January, pleaded guilty this week to an illegal demonstration charge. Continue reading

‘The American dream has changed’: Feather wins NAR ‘Pitch Battle’

The furniture rental startup was one of 12 contestants to go head-to-head in a ‘Pitch Battle’ hosted by NAR’s for-profit investment subsidiary, Second Century Ventures. Continue reading