Author Archives: Andrea V. Brambila

Former Realtor president sues NAR over 3-way agreement

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Agent Preston Moore decried his suspension following an ethics investigation he alleges was discriminatory and said he was “forced” to belong to NAR for MLS access. Continue reading →

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear NAR case against DOJ

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The justices will review NAR’s petition on Friday and post their decision on Monday. The Realtor trade group urged the highest court in the land to hear its case “to clarify that the government must keep its contractual promises just like other parties.” Continue reading →

NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and ‘simmering enemies’

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The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman. Continue reading →

It’s not over yet: Where real estate antitrust litigation is going in 2025

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The new year will bring appeals, buyer commission cases, fights over current National Association of Realtor policies and possible Department of Justice intervention, experts told Inman. Continue reading →

Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due

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As NAR’s spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years. Continue reading →

James Dwiggins: Clear Cooperation opponents are prioritizing profits

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Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent’s influence. Continue reading →

NAR settlement appeals add up as law professor signals new objection

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University at Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier on Monday informed Judge Stephen Bough she would follow in the footsteps of fellow objectors who have appealed the Nov. 26 ruling. Continue reading →

Judge lays out reasoning for NAR settlement approval

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Judge Stephen R. Bough overruled all objections to the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices deals and awarded attorneys one-third of the settlement amounts as requested. Continue reading →

Court grants final approval to NAR’s landmark settlement deal

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Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading →

Court grants final approval to NAR’s landmark settlement deal

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Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading →