Author Archives: Andrea V. Brambila

13 questions about NAR’s pocket listing policy answered

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Before NAR members debate a controversial pocket listing policy Saturday, the trade group addressed some common questions gathered by MLS executives. Continue reading →

Change to proposed pocket listing policy announced at NAR Expo

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“Clear Cooperation Policy” will now require that properties be submitted to the MLS within one business day, a change that puts the policy more in line with Bright MLS rule. Continue reading →

NAR: ‘What a wonderful house that you have all built’

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National Association of Realtors leaders struck a celebratory tone at NAR 360, the trade group’s kick-off event for its annual Realtors Conference & Expo Thursday. Continue reading →

NAR directors may face eligibility and performance requirements

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“If you don’t want me to text [during a board meeting], it needs to be interesting,” one Realtor said. “I don’t mean you need to entertain me, but it needs to be worthwhile.” Continue reading →

MLSListings CEO Jim Harrison put on leave, fears being ‘pushed out’

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But pushing the 19-year veteran out of the MLS won’t be easy. “I’m rock solid,” Harrison told Inman. “That means the mind’s all there, I’m ready to work.” Continue reading →

See how much Robert Reffkin paid for his stake in Compass

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According to a 2012 ‘Founder Restricted Stock Agreement,’ the Compass CEO bought 3.355M shares of common stock in the company in exchange for $0.0001 per share. Continue reading →

T3 Sixty ‘Danger’ report emerges as latest hitch in NAR lawsuit

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NAR commissioned the report for the trade group’s Strategic Thinking Advisory Committee. Among the top 10 dangers noted were “Commissions spiral downward.” Continue reading →

‘You cannot buy that purple toilet’: Curbio wins NAR pitch battle

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Curbio, which renovates homes and gets paid at closing, was one of 14 contestants to compete in a “Pitch Battle” hosted by Second Century Ventures. Continue reading →

‘You cannot buy that purple toilet’: Curbio wins NAR pitch battle

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Curbio, which renovates homes and gets paid at closing, was one of 14 contestants to compete in a “Pitch Battle” hosted by Second Century Ventures. Continue reading →

NAR will have to fight commission battles on two fronts

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The National Association of Realtors’ bid to transfer the smaller of two bombshell commission lawsuits in order to consolidated them has failed, likely making the 1.3 million-member trade group’s legal fight costlier. Continue reading →