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Suit accuses NAR and its president of sexual, racial discrimination

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The suit claims NAR fired a Black employee after she broke off a relationship with then-president-elect Kenny Parcell. NAR said it rejects the claims. Continue reading →

Will chatbots make housing discrimination worse?

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New artificial intelligence technology can recommend real estate listings based on neighborhoods’ ethnic makeup. Experts are worried about the tech’s potential for discrimination. 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 →

DOJ appeals NAR win in probe of commission, pocket listing rules

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The antitrust enforcer wants a higher court to overturn a ruling that limits its investigation into the Realtor trade group’s Participation Rule and Clear Cooperation Policy. Continue reading →

DOJ: Tossing pocket listing suit prevents competition with MLSs

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In an amicus brief filed Monday the antitrust enforcer argues that a lower court incorrectly tossed a case filed by Top Agent Network over the National Association of Realtors’ pocket listing policy. Continue reading →

NAR-DOJ ruling divides agents over commission, pocket listing rules

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Agents and brokers who spoke to Inman following the ruling in favor of NAR disagreed on who is “overreaching” in the case and on whether changes to the controversial rules are necessary. Continue reading →

Federal court rules in favor of NAR in longtime DOJ probe

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District court judge sets aside DOJ demand for information from the NAR on buyer broker commission and pocket listing rules. Continue reading →

DOJ asks to interfere in TAN pocket listing case against NAR

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Top Agent Network’s appeal alleges the Clear Cooperation Policy’s goal is to safeguard NAR’s business model, which relies on dues revenue from nearly 1.6 million agents and brokers. Continue reading →

Conflicts of interest spoil your integrity

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Today, conflicts of interest make top headline news daily and fuel the wrath of the DOJ and FTC. Greed is at the root of carelessly mixing business lines, which is why Brad Inman says separating ownership is often necessary to avoid conflicts.
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US lawmakers demand DOJ probe into RealPage’s YieldStar software

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Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have accused RealPage of anticompetitive practices. Calls for an inquiry come a month after a sweeping and critical report into the company. Continue reading →