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Agents are worth more than the current commission model

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Agent, attorney, coach and yoga instructor Renee Fishman joins Bernice Ross to discuss the problems and opportunities provided by the ongoing commission debate. Continue reading →

A Maryland homeowner just filed yet another commission lawsuit

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The case is the latest of numerous antitrust lawsuits that have emerged in the wake of the October verdict in Sitzer | Burnett. It names NAR, Compass, Redfin and others as defendants. Continue reading →

NAR, franchisors ask for summary judgment in Moehrl suit

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The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America have all asked a federal judge in Illinois to rule in their favor before the Moehrl case goes to trial. Continue reading →

Texas homesellers file new commission suit as cases pile up

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The new suit is the second in Texas since the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, and is one of a growing number of antitrust cases challenging the way agents get paid. Continue reading →

Georgia homesellers file yet another antitrust commission suit

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The Georgia suit accuses NAR and major real estate companies of conspiring to keep commissions high. It’s also the latest in a string of new cases following the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Continue reading →

8 things to remember amid market and consumer upheaval

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Right now, agents are feeling overwhelmed by all of the talk and potential changes post-Sitzer. Coach Darryl Davis offers wisdom and action steps to shore up your business against the tumultuous market ahead. Continue reading →

Compass trims losses, improves cash flow despite Q3 revenue dip

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The brokerage saw revenue fall 10 percent year over year, but also managed to cut net losses from $154 million in the third quarter of last year to $39 million this time around, according to a Q3 earnings call Monday. Continue reading →

Sitzer attorney files new suit against Compass, Redfin, others

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Michael Ketchmark filed the new lawsuit just moments after a jury sided with his clients in the Sitzer | Burnett case. The new suit claims another batch of companies committed a conspiracy Continue reading →

Redfin eliminates salaries, pivots to commission model in LA and SF

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Redfin will still classify agents as employees but, beginning next year, will transition those in some California markets to an all-commission-based pay program. Continue reading →

As objection handlers come under fire, these 7 ChatGPT ideas hold up

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Although you need to be careful with ChatGPT and other AI platforms, they can offer a great resource for idea generation. We asked for ideas on handling objections and got some surprisingly solid suggestions.
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