Former National Association of Realtors project manager Roshani Sheth updated her complaint with more details, but the trade organization insists her additional allegations “doom” her claims. Continue reading
The $3.95 million settlement in the Nosalek case removes the option to display compensation to buyer brokers via the MLS and goes up for final approval in September. Continue reading
The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes, according to the trade group. Continue reading
The changes, which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor’s activities. Continue reading
The trade organization’s MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday. Continue reading
NAR’s Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday. Continue reading
At NAR’s midyear conference, Kevin Sears told brokers he was “cautiously optimistic” about improving the trade group’s relationship with the antitrust enforcer. Continue reading
CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a “rumor” that she had “dismantled DEI” and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to “pick our bets” due to an anticipated membership drop to 1.2 million. Continue reading
In an exclusive interview with Inman, Hoby Hanna said “blindly adopting” NAR’s nationwide MLS policies risks more antitrust litigation — and his company “can’t continue” to comply with CCP. Continue reading
CEO Hoby Hanna sent a letter to NAR and the more than 70 MLSs the major real estate brokerage belongs to informing them that it will no longer consider itself bound by the policy. Continue reading