Author Archives: Andrea V. Brambila

NAR vs. DOJ: A timeline of the battle as it stretches into 4th year

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An analysis of the association’s petition offers a step-by-step timeline of the events leading up to the DOJ’s launch of a new probe into NAR rules. Continue reading →

DOJ quietly resumed NAR probe days after settlement withdrawal

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In a 418-page petition filed Monday, NAR contends the antitrust regulator swiftly reopened its investigation into the Clear Cooperation Policy and buyer broker commissions in July. Continue reading →

Top Agent Network appeals dismissal of NAR antitrust suit

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Lower court suggested TAN was the wrong plaintiff to bring suit because its business model is itself allegedly anticompetitive, but TAN says the court’s order was “erroneous.” Continue reading →

Broker sues NAR, claims listing agent omission violates antitrust

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Arizona broker Grady Hillis objects to rules prohibiting listing broker and agent contact information in public remarks and restricting access to lockboxes to Realtors. Continue reading →

Realogy calls for NAR rule change on listing broker attribution

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The real estate brokerage giant says “many listing search websites misdirect consumers by obfuscating display of a property’s listing firm.” Continue reading →

Largest MLS in nation signs off on slew of big changes to listings

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California Regional MLS, which boasts more than 108,000 subscribers, has instituted changes on how listing agents and brokers appear on online listing pages. Continue reading →

Realogy Expansion Brands CMO: Don’t fall for this marketing trap

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Realogy’s Jennifer Marchetti shares what it’s like juggling two brands, what she does as a CMO all day and how her job is similar to that of a fortuneteller. Continue reading →

RE/MAX sues its own broker for allegedly recruiting 41 agents to eXp

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The real estate franchisor alleges half of the agents under Jimmy Dulin jumped ship to eXp at his prodding even though he was under contract with RE/MAX. The complaint alleges breach of contract, federal trademark infringement and unfair competition. Continue reading →