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Watchdog group takes aim at California buyer rep agreements

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New report shines light on buyer representation agreements as brokerages and Realtor organizations move to update forms and comply with legal settlements this summer. Continue reading →

Former NAR employee seeks $1M in new lawsuit alleging retaliation

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Roshani Sheth, a former product manager for the Realtors Information Network, filed suit after an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission probe into her racial and sexual harassment claims. Continue reading →

Countdown as firms not covered by NAR settlement face tough choice

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Brokerages and MLSs have until 11:59 p.m. CST Tuesday to opt in to deals resolving antitrust claims brought by sellers targeting commissions. Inman contacted 79 brokerages for their updates. Continue reading →

VA officially unveils rules to allow vets to pay broker commissions

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The temporary rules were first announced in May ahead of Memorial Day and came in response to calls from Realtors who feared veterans would become less competitive in the new landscape. Continue reading →

Jackson Hole agents brace for impact as key road collapses

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A portion of Teton Pass connecting workers who live in Idaho with the tony tourist town of Jackson, Wyoming, collapsed over the weekend. Continue reading →

Nova Scotia MLS adds new fields to serve buyers with mobility needs

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Realtors can now add information to help potential buyers search for homes that might meet their mobility needs. The new fields were added to the Nova Scotia MLS on Wednesday. Continue reading →

RE/MAX announces more changes in its C-suite offices as COO resigns

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RE/MAX Chief Operating Officer Serene Smith is leaving after 7 years in the role. Rob Fuchs has signed on as a new EVP. Changes follow departure of former CEO Nick Bailey, who exited in February. Continue reading →

Ex Matterport CEO wins $79M stock-lock suit against 3D tour biz

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William Brown, who served as CEO of the company though 2018, is entitled to damages after Matterport prevented him from selling all of his shares when the company went public in 2021. Continue reading →

Nation’s largest MLS now allows listings to show seller concessions

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The change allows listings in the California Regional Multiple Listing Service to display whether a homeseller is willing to offer concessions in price — including to cover broker fees. Continue reading →