Author Archives: Andrea V. Brambila

Court revives antitrust claims against NAR in pocket listing suit

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Judge says Top Agent Network “adequately alleged” NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy is a “group boycott.” Meanwhile, NAR signals it may be open to repealing the rule. Continue reading →

Sequel to NAR ‘Danger Report’ set for 10-year anniversary next year

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T3 Sixty plans to release “The Opportunity Report” as a follow up to its “DANGER Report” in early 2025. it says the new document will be comparable in its impactful earlier analysis of the industry. Continue reading →

Keller Williams hits milestone: $2B in profits shared with agents

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The company celebrated during a live “growth call” with leaders from more than 1,000 franchisees in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 150 KW agents have earned more than $1 million in lifetime profit share. Continue reading →

These 12 real estate startups will vie for $15K at NAR’s ‘Pitch Battle’

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The contestants, several of which are powered by AI, offer 3D-printed homes, a tool to identify at-risk homes and mortgage loan readiness assistance, among other products. Continue reading →

Ed Zorn to the real estate industry: Get rid of commission-sharing now

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The attorney and broker dives into the nuances of seller concessions, steering, buyer agents’ jobs, and avoiding future antitrust trouble ahead of his appearances at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading →

Ed Zorn: Why mandatory buyer contracts are a ‘big consumer win’

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California Regional MLS’s general counsel talks offers of compensation, seller concessions, steering and buyer agency agreements ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading →

Consumer watchdog develops new standard to assess buyer contracts

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After brokerages and MLSs reached out, the Consumer Federation of America created criteria focused on whether agreements are readable, understandable, and fair to buyers. Continue reading →

North Carolina MLS subscribers soar by 6K with Georgia expansion

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North Carolina Regional MLS’s subscriber count is now more than 19,000 after adding Savannah MLS, Classic MLS and Realtors of Greater Augusta as owners, executives told Inman. Continue reading →

CAR changes commission-sharing on forms following DOJ inquiry

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The California Association of Realtors says even though offers of compensation among brokers remain legal, members and their clients should not rely on “historically common practices.” Continue reading →

No HomeServices deal yet, months after settlement announcement

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The franchisor and plaintiffs offered different reasons for why HomeServices has yet to finalize its commission settlement agreement after announcing it had reached one for $250 million in April. Continue reading →