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Judge narrows in on trial date for bombshell commission lawsuit

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If the parties don’t settle, expect a lengthy trial for the Moehrl homesellers’ case against NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America. Continue reading →

Bombshell commission suit 1 step closer to trial after appeal rejected

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A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a request from NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America to overturn class certification in the Moehrl lawsuit. Continue reading →

6 takeaways from NAR’s midyear conference

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From voting to raise membership dues to requiring fair housing training to learning best practices for artificial intelligence, Realtors are steering their own fate in the industry. Continue reading →

What if the commission is only $1? NAR’s legal team weighs in

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At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, NAR attorney Charlie Lee stressed agents can’t count on a “standard” commission and will have to negotiate compensation with clients and listing brokers. Continue reading →

Lawsuits, housing and AI: What to watch as NAR’s ‘midyear’ unfolds

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The Realtors Legislative Meetings will run May 6-11 and some sessions will be live-streamed for National Association of Realtor members. Here’s everything to look for as the conference starts. Continue reading →

FTC goes to court to stop ICE’s $11.7B Black Knight acquisition

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Federal antitrust regulators are seeking a preliminary injunction to stop Intercontinental Exchange’s planned $11.7 billion acquisition of mortgage tech provider Black Knight from closing on April 28 — before an administrative hearing to determine its … Continue reading →

‘Stop arguing and start adjusting’: Agents react to class-action ruling

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From “NAR is toast” to “don’t make any rash decisions,” real estate agents, executives and thought-leaders offered their thoughts on the explosive Moehrl class certification ruling Wednesday. Continue reading →

Fidelity to pay $3.5M in crackdown on ‘no-poach’ agreements

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Five title insurance companies have paid $8.25 million in the last 18 months to settle antitrust allegations leveled by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Continue reading →

DOJ appeals NAR win in probe of commission, pocket listing rules

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The antitrust enforcer wants a higher court to overturn a ruling that limits its investigation into the Realtor trade group’s Participation Rule and Clear Cooperation Policy. Continue reading →

DOJ: Tossing pocket listing suit prevents competition with MLSs

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In an amicus brief filed Monday the antitrust enforcer argues that a lower court incorrectly tossed a case filed by Top Agent Network over the National Association of Realtors’ pocket listing policy. Continue reading →