These 12 startups will go head-to-head at NAR’s ‘Pitch Battle’

Contestants offer tools for virtual agent coaching, real estate investing, floor plans, inspections, property co-ownership, secure document storage, rentals, home renovation and agent finances. Continue reading

RE/MAX and broker franchisee settle suits over agent recruiting

The real estate franchisor alleged broker Jimmy Dulin funneled agents to eXp while Dulin’s counterclaim alleged RE/MAX allowed other franchises to recruit away his agents. Continue reading

Real estate broker drops NAR listing attribution suit to avoid sanctions

Antitrust case filed by Arizona broker Grady Hillis is now dead. The National Association of Realtors insisted the lawsuit was “frivolous,” “meritless” and “recklessly thrown together.” Continue reading

Zillow to REX: Let’s unite against NAR’s ‘no-commingling rule’

A legal battle of wills rages on as the three parties have motions to compel pending before the court. On Tuesday, REX pushed back against Zillow’s motion to compel, calling it a “fishing expedition.” Continue reading

MLSs on California and Nevada border team up to share tools

Agents who belong to either the Northern Nevada Regional MLS or the South Tahoe Association of Realtors can access both systems through a single-sign-on dashboard. Continue reading

LoanDepot, appraiser sued after ‘whitewashed’ home’s value surges

Dr. Nathan Connolly and Dr. Shani Mott alleged fair housing and civil rights violations after a second home appraisal came back $278,000 higher when they removed any indication of their race. Continue reading

Court tosses Zillow FSBO antitrust and false advertising lawsuit

Picket Fence Preview alleged that Zillow “hijacked inquiries from deceived buyers” for its agent advertisers, but the court said the plaintiff failed to allege harm to consumers or competition. Continue reading

MLS-listed homes sell for more, a new study claims. But there’s 1 twist

Critics raise issues over conclusion that listing homes on the MLS is what caused higher sales prices and faster transactions, especially if NAR rules mean MLSs have a thumb on the scale. Continue reading

New trial date set for fall in Coldwell Banker ‘cold call’ class action case

Judge refused to reconsider an order granting class certification in case where plaintiffs allege Anywhere allows agents to violate the law to grow its market share of listings. Continue reading

Colorado MLS first to rescind controversial listing display rule

After nearly two decades, REcolorado has eliminated NAR’s optional no-commingling rule, which is the subject of an antitrust lawsuit. Continue reading