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NAR to federal court in REX case: Ignore the DOJ

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REX calls out NAR for alleged “false assertions” while NAR alleges REX is blaming others for its “business shortcomings” and that “consumers are not interested” in REX’s services Continue reading →

DOJ intervenes in REX antitrust suit against NAR and Zillow

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The federal agency says NAR can’t use a 2008 consent decree to shield itself from investigation of its rules. Continue reading →

3 ways Biden could change real estate

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Real estate experts share how President Biden’s latest executive order could impact real estate from licensing to noncompete agreements to antitrust lawsuits. Continue reading →

DOJ hints NAR’s pocket listing policy may be in its crosshairs

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Agency letter offers first clue that the Clear Cooperation Policy may be part of a “broader investigation” into trade group’s rules. Continue reading →

NAR, stop fighting for commissions — make better Realtors

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The DOJ has withdrawn from the proposed settlement with NAR, but all that brings to focus is that NAR has been fighting for commission while letting the industry slide in the public’s opinion thanks to the low barrier of entry, disruptors and focusing … Continue reading →

NAR ‘cut a deal’ with Trump DOJ to undermine commission suits: CFA

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The National Association of Realtors countered that the Consumer Federation of America’s assertions are “wrong and misleading” and “commissions are very much negotiable.” Continue reading →

Here’s the timeline of the NAR-DOJ legal battle

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The U.S. Department of Justice just backed out of an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors, suggesting more legal wrangling is on its way. Continue reading →

BREAKING: Justice Department withdraws from settlement with the National Association of Realtors

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The antitrust regulator said the trade group refused to modify the deal to protect the agency’s ability to investigate other NAR conduct that could impact real estate competition. Continue reading →

The Inman Handbook on real estate’s biggest rivalries

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Compass versus Realogy. Keller Williams versus eXp. REX versus everyone. The real estate industry is full of big names and big feuds, and Inman’s unpacking all of them. Continue reading →

NAR-DOJ rule changes won’t come for months

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Rules regarding public display of buyer broker commissions and lockbox access for non-Realtors were originally slated to take effect by the end of March. Continue reading →