‘Lewd sexual comments,’ religion at center of new Compass lawsuit

Ryan Huber, a Christian ethicist and former Compass agent experience manager, alleges a supervisor harassed him due to his sex and religion. Compass says the claims are “meritless.” Continue reading

California’s scorching-hot housing market expected to stay ‘incredibly competitive’

California Association of Realtors blames lack of supply for “terrible consequences” on quality of life for potential buyers. Continue reading

HUD scores a C in cyber security test, other agencies fare worse

Report finds seven federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, have failed to protect Americans’ personal and financial information. Continue reading

Here’s the tech real estate agents wished their brokerages offered

Cyber security and lead generation topped the list of tech tools agents wished their brokerages offered, according to a new National Association of Realtors study. Continue reading

Homes listed in the MLS sell faster and for nearly 17% more: Study

Bright MLS looked at 442,829 home sales across its six-state Mid-Atlantic footprint that sold over a 24-month period Continue reading

22 common ways agents violate the Realtor Code of Ethics

Broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts details the ways agents misrepresent themselves and the transaction, sometimes inadvertently. Continue reading

New Realtor-owned statewide MLS to launch in Louisiana

Roam MLS will have 78 percent of Realtors in the state as subscribers and cover listings from Central Louisiana to the Gulf Coast. Continue reading

Dueling NAR and REX op-eds hint that DOJ will target commissions

National Association of Realtors: “The Administration has publicly signaled a lack of understanding about the MLS system and the associated commission structure.” Continue reading