From Sitzer to Moehrl, 2023 was the year of commission confusion

Sitzer | Burnett and its verdict cast a long shadow that will extend into 2024 and potentially shake up the real estate industry. But it wasn’t the only lawsuit with commissions in the crosshairs. Continue reading

NAR, franchisors ask for summary judgment in Moehrl suit

The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America have all asked a federal judge in Illinois to rule in their favor before the Moehrl case goes to trial. Continue reading

NAR hires new marketing and comms chief amid tumultuous year

Suzanne Bouhia will shape NAR’s communication strategy as the organization deals with lawsuits, scandal and a harrowing year in real estate. Continue reading

Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise ditches NAR

The company is the latest of several to step away from the National Association of Realtors, which has suffered both a scandal and legal defeats in recent months. Continue reading

NAR argues against setting trial date in Moehrl commission suit

The trade group’s attorney says NAR is “still analyzing” the consequences of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Judge Andrea R. Wood says Moehrl is a “different case” that will likely go to trial in Q4 2024. Continue reading

Anywhere, RE/MAX commission lawsuit settlements move forward

A judge has granted preliminary approval of the franchisers’ multi-million dollar settlements in Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek. Final approval may happen next year. Continue reading

Real estate CEOs: Big changes from bombshell suits ‘improbable’

The bombshell verdict of Sitzer | Burnett rocked the real estate industry, but recent earnings reports suggest many of its most recognizable CEOs don’t anticipate major disruptions. Continue reading

Sitzer | Burnett defendants bulk up lawyer bench to prep for appeal

The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former U.S. solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict. Continue reading

New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams

A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants. Continue reading