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Everything you need to know about the bombshell commission lawsuits

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A slew of lawsuits may radically change how agents get paid and real estate generally. Here’s Inman’s deep dive into what’s going on and what it all means. Continue reading →

4 commission charts that explain both sides of the Moehrl conflict

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The homeseller plaintiffs hope to show the need for change in how agents are paid, while NAR and major real estate franchisors aim to show the status quo is working just fine. Continue reading →

It’s baaack! Homebuyer commission suit against NAR rises from ashes

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On Wednesday, eight homebuyers filed an amended complaint, once thought to be dead, against NAR, Realogy, Keller Williams and others alleging NAR rules have inflated agent commissions. Continue reading →

Appeals court rejects NAR class certification challenge in lawsuit

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The ruling means that Sitzer/Burnett moves forward as a multibillion-dollar class action, currently headed for trial in February 2023. Continue reading →

Is it a write-off? See which of these 14 expenses agents can deduct at tax time

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A quick reference guide for common real estate agent expenses to help you determine whether or not they are tax-deductible. Continue reading →

Under what circumstances are you willing to negotiate commission? Pulse

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For some agents and brokers, the very idea of negotiating commission is taboo. For others, negotiation, even on commission is always on the table, especially in hyper-competitive markets. Continue reading →

Judge halts commission-sharing case alleging inflated buyer costs

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Unlike two federal cases that claim seller costs are inflated by commission sharing, New Jersey homebuyer’s lawsuit argued that buyers are the ones unfairly impacted. Continue reading →

Payload Keybox secures seed funding in pursuit of $1B in transactions

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Payload’s functionality focuses on quickly and safely sending earnest money, broker invoices and any other form of transaction within the context of conducting real estate business. Continue reading →