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NAR to fight DOJ investigation all the way to the Supreme Court

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The case dates back to a 2020 settlement between NAR and the DOJ, and to the DOJ’s 2021 attempt to withdraw from that settlement — something NAR is trying to block. Continue reading →

Homie sues NAR and others, alleging boycott and conspiracy

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The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company’s complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings. Continue reading →

Court revives antitrust claims against NAR in pocket listing suit

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Judge says Top Agent Network “adequately alleged” NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy is a “group boycott.” Meanwhile, NAR signals it may be open to repealing the rule. Continue reading →

Pocket listing suit against NAR ‘paused’ for settlement talks

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NAR was dismissed without paying any money or making any rule changes, but The PLS says it can reopen the case if they don’t come to a deal. Continue reading →

It’s time to consider eliminating NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy

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According to coach Darryl Davis, although its intentions were good, the unintended consequences of the Clear Cooperation Policy may make it more trouble than it’s worth. Continue reading →

Appeals court weighs DOJ push to reopen NAR commission rule probe

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A three-judge panel for the Washington, D.C., circuit seemed inclined to let the agency resume its probe into the National Association of Realtors’ cooperative compensation and pocket listing rules. Continue reading →

Read the playbooks of NAR, Keller Williams ahead of Sitzer | Burnett

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The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, HomeServices and its subsidiaries BHH Affiliates and HSF Affiliates submitted their trial briefs ahead of the antitrust trial in Kansas City. Continue reading →

NAR notches loss as appeals court revives pocket listing antitrust suit

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Top Agent Network’s case against the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy will move forward after the Ninth Circuit court ruled to overturn a lower court ruling on Monday. Continue reading →

‘It’s well past time’: DOJ urges court to overturn NAR commission ruling

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In a Friday brief, the Department of Justice argued the National Association of Realtors’ pocket listing and commission rules need “to be assessed on their merits” on whether they cost American homebuyers billions of dollars a year. Continue reading →

Chamber of Commerce goes to bat for NAR in face of ‘unfair’ DOJ probe

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In a “friend of the court” brief, the Chamber said the government should have to keep its promise to not investigate the National Association of Realtors’ commission and pocket listing policies. Continue reading →