‘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

Suing brokers increasingly chafe at NAR rules and reputation

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REX loses appeal in long-running lawsuit against NAR, Zillow

Judges rule the now-defunct real estate brokerage did not provide evidence of “concerted action” between NAR and Zillow and that the no-commingling rule was “in fact” optional. Continue reading

Brokers want Michigan to split MLS access from Realtor membership

The Hardy plaintiffs clapped back at NAR in court on Friday, noting agents and brokers in California, Florida and Georgia can join the MLS without having to support Realtor associations. Continue reading

NAR makes $197M commission suit settlement payment

At least some of the payout will come from NAR’s reserve funds, including operating reserves and those collected from members specifically for lobbying and to advertise the Realtor brand. Continue reading

Gibson plaintiffs to depose eXp and Weichert over ‘sweetheart deal’

Real estate companies eXp and Weichert will have to offer representatives who are best able to testify regarding settlement negotiations in the separate, but similar, Hooper commission suit. Continue reading