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Ex Coldwell Banker employee claims pregnancy discrimination in lawsuit

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 →

Agent swept up in hack canned from brokerage for Holocaust views

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Joshua Alayon allegedly tried to register a slew of domains such as holocaust-truth.com, theholocaustisfake.com, whitechristianrepublican.com and whitesencyclopedia.com. Continue reading →