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Compass just declared independence from the MLS and took Redfin and Rocket with it

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What does this partnership mean? Coldwell Banker agent Cara Ameer examines Compass’ latest moves against “organized real estate” for answers. Continue reading →

The Compass-Anywhere deal is done. This Coldwell Banker agent has lingering questions

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As the merger closes quickly, Cara Ameer offers questions that still haven’t been answered and insights on the future possibilities. Continue reading →

How to get compensated when buyers ghost you: The Download

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From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay. Continue reading →

Compass hires former NAR lead attorney as it doubles down on legal battles

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Ethan Glass served as lead outside counsel for the National Association of Realtors throughout the trial in the homeseller commission lawsuit known as Sitzer | Burnett. Continue reading →

Colorado MLS begins offering complimentary Rayse access

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The Rayse platform launched last fall as a way to provide buyers and sellers with more transparency about the time and work agents put into transactions. Continue reading →

NAR Midyear heads to Washington DC at critical moment for housing

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The National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings begins Saturday with free speech, agent pay and affordability on the agenda. Inman breaks down the panels bound to draw a crowd. Continue reading →

Commissions in dollars, not percentages, help consumers

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The Consumer Policy Center argues that percentage-based commissions give buyers’ agents a “backward incentive” and that consumers now have a chance to save money. Continue reading →

DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing

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A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the U.S. Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers “cosmetic changes” to MLS PIN’s agent compensation rules. Continue reading →

Buyer-broker commissions remain mostly steady since Aug. 17: Survey

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Business has largely continued as usual with 63 percent of agents reporting that sellers are “frequently” covering buyer-broker commissions, according to a new Real Brokerage survey of 300 agents. Continue reading →

Redfin Next expanding nationwide by the end of October

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Seattle-based brokerage Redfin is taking its commission-based payment model, Redfin Next, nationwide on Oct. 27. Redfin Next enables agents to keep their W-2 status and benefits while earning competitive commission splits. Continue reading →