Commissions in dollars, not percentages, help consumers

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

Top 10% of agents control nearly half of all listings as pay gap widens

Top agents are winning a greater share of listings in the wake of NAR’s commission settlement last year, with high-performers holding 42.64 percent of all listings, new data from tech firm Relitix shows. Continue reading

DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing

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

Judge denies Crye-Leike claim that it’s covered by NAR settlement

The Memphis-based brokerage had argued in court that it was made up of six distinct and separate companies that should be covered under the settlement by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Anywhere grows annual revenue to $5.7B to close out 2024

The real estate franchisor improved losses, revenue and combined closed transaction volume during the fourth quarter of 2024 to put a cap on the year. Luxury continued to outperform the general market. Continue reading

Weichert and eXp continue fight against Gibson commission claims

As the brokerages try to fend off allegations of a “sweetheart deal” in a separate case, they respond to the antitrust complaint they’re facing in a Missouri court. Continue reading

Commission settlement against Side and others gets first approval

In addition to Side, the fast-moving case — known as Keel for its lead homeseller — names as defendants Washington Fine Properties, Seven Gables Real Estate, Brooklyn New York MLS and others. Continue reading

Unlocking hidden ROI through mindfulness for real estate pros

The best agents know that their mindset is their most significant asset, Aaron Hendon writes, and mindfulness is the key to unlocking its full potential. Continue reading

Unlocking hidden ROI through mindfulness for real estate pros

The best agents know that their mindset is their most significant asset, Aaron Hendon writes, and mindfulness is the key to unlocking its full potential. Continue reading

What are you sick of hearing about? Pulse

Politics? Lawsuits? Some tired cliche? What have you heard over and over that you’re ready to put away forever? Continue reading