As NAR settlement wins approval, Batton II commission lawsuit grows

Twenty-two homebuyers across 19 states were added to the list of plaintiffs in the Batton case Tuesday while eXp continued to push for a delay in a separate commission case known as Gibson. Continue reading

RE/MAX scores recruiting victories in Arizona, Indiana

A team in Tuscon will now become a franchise known as RE/MAX Horizon, while an ERA franchise in Indiana is rebranding to RE/MAX First Integrity. Continue reading

NAR’s commission settlement has been approved. But is it really over?

Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions. Continue reading

KW nabs high-performing Bay Area Compass team

The Shee Group has done $114.6 million in volume so far this year. The team, led by Renna Shee, has affiliated with a KW market center in Cupertino, California. Continue reading

Texas broker latest to file suit over NAR’s divisive 3-way agreement

Luz de Amor Eytalis took aim at rules that require “forced memberships” in local, state and national Realtor associations in order to access her local multiple listing service. Continue reading

NAR’s settlement is up for final approval. Here’s why that matters

The National Association of Realtors settlement became the inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in living memory. A judge is now expected to approve the deal Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading

Buyer-broker agreement may limit how brokers compete, DOJ warns

Ahead of a final Nov. 26 approval hearing on NAR’s proposed class-action settlement, DOJ lawyers narrowed in on a provision requiring written agreements between buyers and agents before tours. Continue reading

The Agency launches EastWest Abstract with Langdon Title

The newly launched affiliated title agency will streamline closings and increase efficiency for The Agency’s New York-based clients and agents, the brokerage told Inman. Continue reading

The big players sneakily winning the sluggish 2024 housing market

This year has been tough on real estate. But investors think several major companies have done enough to boost their standing — and box out key competitors. Continue reading

How ‘secret’ home warranties cost 1 brokerage millions: The Download

Minnesota’s AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty. Continue reading