Largest MLS relaunches ‘submit offer’ tool after broker pushback

California Regional MLS disabled Glide Offers integration with listing pages after Compass’s acquisition of the platform in April, but has now re-enabled it with the choice to opt out. Continue reading

Ex Coldwell Banker employee claims pregnancy discrimination in lawsuit

In a new lawsuit filed against Realogy, Dominique Harkness, alleges she wasn’t allowed to work from home because she was a new mother. Continue reading

‘This is not a blip’: Antitrust experts warn RE leaders to work with DOJ

The Council of Multiple Listing Services panelists warned real estate leaders and MLS members, “It’s better to be part of the process … than having the rules written for you.” Continue reading

REX: ‘Outmoded’ real estate rules ‘struck a vein’ with DOJ

Brokerage backed by Chris Christie and Jeb Bush says agent steering by commission should “shock the conscience” of anyone interested in equity in housing. Continue reading

Why REX pays buyer agents and uses MLSs — sometimes

REX’s general counsel Michael Toth says the discount brokerage pays buyer agents in at least 40 percent of its list-side transactions. Continue reading

REX CEO calls on NAR to repeal ‘anti-consumer’ rules at conference

In an open letter, Ryan alleges the National Association of Realtors’ rules prevent hundreds of thousands of Americans from attaining homeownership. He called on NAR to repeal the rules at its Realtors Conference and Expo in San Diego in November. Continue reading

California Regional MLS bakes in Down Payment Resource tool

Hundreds of millions of dollars in down payment assistance is available nationwide, according to CRMLS and DPR. Continue reading

Opendoor and FTC still at odds over iBuyer’s advertising

Regulator threatened “enforcement action” related to allegedly “inaccurate” or “inadequately substantiated” advertising claims if settlement talks fail. Continue reading

NAR to consider listing attribution, DOJ-inspired policies at next event

Lockbox access for non-Realtors and public displays of buyer broker commissions may be added to the list of proposals to be voted on at Realtors Conference and Expo in November. Continue reading