Judge rebuffs bid to transfer case over alleged eXp ‘sweetheart deal’

A federal judge in Georgia has rejected a bid to transfer a case against eXp Realty and Weichert to a federal court in Missouri over allegations the companies negotiated a “sweetheart deal” to resolve commission-related antitrust claims against them na… Continue reading

MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy

While some MLS executives praised the “flexibility” offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear. Continue reading

Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: ‘DOJ is simply wrong’

Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75 percent of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service. Continue reading

Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: ‘DOJ is simply wrong’

Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75 percent of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service. Continue reading

Mega MLSs are attempting to sell Remine — either whole or in parts

The joint venture formed by Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS, First MLS, Miami Realtors’ MLS and Heartland MLS has hired a firm to liquidate Remine’s assets, a review of legal filings show. Continue reading

‘Zillow made the wrong choice’: REX seeks full appeals court review

The discount brokerage contends that a three-judge panel erred in finding that NAR’s no-commingling rule was not direct evidence of “concerted action” between NAR and Zillow. Continue reading

Court pauses broker’s suit over brick-and-mortar office mandate

State legislation introduced last week in West Virginia would make an exception to the requirement for out-of-state-brokers, if passed. Continue reading

Fate of Clear Cooperation at hand as Ketchmark issues new warning

As NAR prepares to announce its pocket listing rule decision “in the coming weeks,” attorney Michael Ketchmark said his firm will consider legal action against brokers who vote to maintain the rule. Continue reading

Broker sues over state brick-and-mortar office mandates

Online fee-for-services broker Derek Eisenberg, the founder of Continental Real Estate Group, is suing Nevada and West Virginia over the requirements, alleging they’re unconstitutional. Continue reading

Non-member MLS option may boost Phoenix Realtors’ revenue

By offering an option to skip state and national Realtor membership, the local association stands to earn 84 percent more per agent while brokers and agents pay hundreds less, according to an analyis. Continue reading