REX: ‘Outmoded’ real estate rules ‘struck a vein’ with DOJ

Brokerage backed by Chris Christie and Jeb Bush says agent steering by commission should “shock the conscience” of anyone interested in equity in housing. Continue reading

Agent commissions are headed for a reckoning: 3 things to consider

The great uncoupling of commissions is coming. Whether it’s government intervention or voluntary innovation, as the DOJ versus NAR battle shows, change will happen in the industry. Consumers are asking for it. Agents and brokers who choose innovation o… Continue reading

REX CEO calls on NAR to repeal ‘anti-consumer’ rules at conference

In an open letter, Ryan alleges the National Association of Realtors’ rules prevent hundreds of thousands of Americans from attaining homeownership. He called on NAR to repeal the rules at its Realtors Conference and Expo in San Diego in November. Continue reading

Opendoor and FTC still at odds over iBuyer’s advertising

Regulator threatened “enforcement action” related to allegedly “inaccurate” or “inadequately substantiated” advertising claims if settlement talks fail. Continue reading

NAR to consider listing attribution, DOJ-inspired policies at next event

Lockbox access for non-Realtors and public displays of buyer broker commissions may be added to the list of proposals to be voted on at Realtors Conference and Expo in November. Continue reading

NAR vs. DOJ: A timeline of the battle as it stretches into 4th year

An analysis of the association’s petition offers a step-by-step timeline of the events leading up to the DOJ’s launch of a new probe into NAR rules. Continue reading

REX takes new jab at NAR in blistering ‘cartel economics’ attack

The discount brokerage struck on Wednesday following the National Association of Realtors’ petition two days earlier to compel the DOJ to uphold its antitrust settlement. Continue reading

DOJ quietly resumed NAR probe days after settlement withdrawal

In a 418-page petition filed Monday, NAR contends the antitrust regulator swiftly reopened its investigation into the Clear Cooperation Policy and buyer broker commissions in July. Continue reading

Top Agent Network appeals dismissal of NAR antitrust suit

Lower court suggested TAN was the wrong plaintiff to bring suit because its business model is itself allegedly anticompetitive, but TAN says the court’s order was “erroneous.” Continue reading

NAR fights back against DOJ efforts to withdraw antitrust settlement

The trade group accused the Justice Department of reneging on a binding agreement. NAR also said it had already begun implementing policies based on its DOJ settlement. Continue reading