Author Archives: Andrea V. Brambila

What to watch for at NAR’s annual conference this week

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NAR NXT in Orlando will feature sessions on fair housing, politics, market forecasts, MLS data-sharing and a proposed update to the Realtor Code of Ethics, among other topics. Continue reading →

Widow sues Compass for alleged abuse in pocket listing sale

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The lawsuit alleges Compass agent Cory Cooper pressured an elderly homeowner to sell her property off the multiple listing service to a real estate investor he knew. Continue reading →

HomeLight raises real estate agent referral fee to 33%

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The real estate tech firm says it will use the increase on new marketing channels and product changes while a critic says high referral fees lead agents to inflate commissions and skimp on service. Continue reading →

Judge orders Zillow to give REX FSBO listing data

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Federal court in Seattle grants the discount brokerage’s motion to compel on the grounds that the data could show whether Zillow and NAR caused harm to REX or to competition in general. Continue reading →

NYC real estate commissions are all over the map: Consumer watchdog

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In a report on Wednesday, the Consumer Federation of America found the median commissions listing agents offered to buyer agents ranged from 1 percent in parts of Brooklyn to 3 percent in Manhattan. Continue reading →

California Association of Realtors apologizes for racist past policies

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“The Association was wrong.” The trade group says it’s taking “bold action” to address the legacy of discrimination that continues to impact access to housing today. Continue reading →

Rent-to-own startup Landis raises $40M from Google, Jay-Z and NAR

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The new Series B funding will go toward boosting the company’s homeownership coaching program, growing its team and expanding to new markets. Continue reading →

Minneapolis Realtors apologize for racial discrimination in real estate

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“Minneapolis Area Realtors apologizes to all members of the community who have been burdened, denied service, or ignored by our actions.” The trade group also releases policy changes designed to close the racial homeownership gap. Continue reading →