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Keller Williams says ruling could hurt its defense in commission trial

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The Sitzer/Burnett antitrust case is set to begin Oct. 16 but could be moved to February. The court denied the franchisor’s request to change the date because it conflicts with KW’s Family Reunion. Continue reading →

‘Marginal agents’ with fewer sales now claim quarter of commissions

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Agents with five or fewer sales a year took in an estimated 25-30 percent of all commission income in three disparate markets, according to an analysis of MLS data by the Consumer Federation of America. Continue reading →

MLS turns back on franchisors after settling commission case for $3M

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Homesellers plan to use funds from MLS PIN, the largest multiple listing service in New England, to continue antitrust litigation against Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices. Continue reading →

DOJ: NAR commission and pocket listing investigation should resume

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The U.S. Department of Justice wants “to resume its consequential investigation of conduct that affects over $100 billion in broker fees paid by Americans annually,” according to an appeal. Continue reading →

Commission compression depression? 4 steps to ease the pain

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Do your clients focus on price or potential? Whether it’s your commission or their home price, their attitude will make all the difference. Continue reading →

How to lead your agents through the class-action commission storm

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Challenges are opportunities to level up, find efficiencies and creatively problem-solve. Things may get bumpy in the near term, but brokers can help prepare agents for this and any storm that may come their way.  Continue reading →

ChatGPT picked favorites from 10 commission objection scripts

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If you’re having trouble figuring out which scripts work best in various situations, take them for a test drive on ChatGPT, writes trainer and author Bernice Ross. See what it says, and ask it to explain why one script is more effective than the others… Continue reading →

Agents sue largest Coldwell Banker franchise over commission ‘scheme’

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Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage allegedly pocketed commission fees it told its agents were going to the franchisor. The brokerage says the allegations are “a complete fabrication.”
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Massachusetts orders halt to MV Realty’s 40-year listing contracts

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Preliminary injunction in Massachusetts says “homeowner benefit agreements” are actually high-interest mortgage loans and can no longer be offered or enforced until case is resolved. Continue reading →