Association of more than 200 MLSs blasts DOJ ‘flaws’ in Nosalek case

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The Council of Multiple Listing Services, a trade group of about 225 MLSs, united with Northwest MLS on Wednesday to pen amicus briefs exposing alleged flaws in the DOJ’s statement of interest. Continue reading →

Will uncertainty drive agents out? Maybe — but don’t let it be you

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After the National Association of Realtor’s proposed settlement, Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane offers 3 tips for agents amid commission compression chaos. Continue reading →

Better hiring real estate agents to originate mortgages in 26 states

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As Better reports $543 million 2023 loss, CEO Vishal Garg says the company has made fundamental changes to its business model that will help it pivot to providing purchase loans to homebuyers. Continue reading →

RE/MAX President: ‘It’s time to take back our No. 1 market share’

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In her first keynote as RE/MAX president, Amy Lessinger addressed market headwinds, buyer-broker commissions, homebuyer agreements and plans to revive the franchisor’s U.S. operations. Continue reading →

Pennsylvania’s No. 1 team leaves eXp Realty for Real Brokerage

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The Jon Campbell Team, previously the Don Wenner Team, closed 2,250 home sales across $585 million in sales volume in 2023. Technology and culture helped draw the team to Real. Continue reading →

Moehrl trial shifts to early 2025 as HomeServices keeps skin in game

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The plaintiffs and defendants in the antitrust commission case indicated they would be available for a 3- to 4-week trial beginning Jan. 21, 2025, according to court filings earlier this week. Continue reading →

Pending home sales tally modest uptick amid rise in jobs, inventory

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Fueled by positive job growth and an increase in available housing, the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index rose 1.6 percent in February, according to data released Thursday. Continue reading →

‘Apologize’ and 17 other common-sense ways to begin reforming NAR

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Even before the courts resolve how agents are compensated, the National Association of Realtors has an opportunity to set a course for victory, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. Continue reading →