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It’s ‘difficult’ for buyers ‘to negotiate lower commission rates,’ watchdog says

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The Consumer Policy Center says that buyer’s agents have learned to hedge against the newfound ability of buyers and sellers to negotiate rates. Continue reading →

MLS PIN deal wins court approval after DOJ backs off — for now

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The $3.95 million settlement in the Nosalek case removes the option to display compensation to buyer brokers via the MLS and goes up for final approval in September. Continue reading →

DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning

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The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action. Continue reading →

Crye-Leike joins efforts to remove judge overseeing Gibson lawsuit

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Meanwhile, EXIT Realty reaches a proposed settlement with the homeseller plaintiffs in the case. Continue reading →

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales sees a silver lining in portal wars

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Ahead of his second Inman Connect New York appearance this January, Eales dished on Clear Cooperation, housing affordability and the bright side of Realtor.com’s ongoing feud with CoStar. Continue reading →

Glenn Kelman: It’s ‘game on’ for the 2025 housing market

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In his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman talked about mortgage rates, the lock-in effect, and how buyer-broker compensation changes are already impacting market dynamics. Continue reading →

3 reasons you should be using a buyer agreement now

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According to broker Joseph Santini, buyer agreements are good for buyers and good for buyer agents. Find out more about these valuable tools and how to get them signed. Continue reading →

Northwest MLS to directly spell out homesellers’ commission obligation

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Effective Oct. 3, NWMLS’s forms will specify that buyer broker compensation will come directly from sellers and offer new options for how listing agents and buyer agents will be paid. Continue reading →

Northwest MLS breaks the mold to allow public display of agent commissions

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The move represents a sharp break from 600 or so other MLSs nationwide, some of whom have threatened to cut off brokerages who have tried to publicly display commissions. Continue reading →