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Compass’ merger with Anywhere Inc. will reshape global real estate

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CEO Mickey Alam Khan writes that with its new merger, Compass will finally achieve its goal to become the Amazon of real estate. Continue reading →

Zillow’s images, Compass’ new lawyer, low-cost listings: Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Compass hires former NAR lead attorney as it doubles down on legal battles

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Ethan Glass served as lead outside counsel for the National Association of Realtors throughout the trial in the homeseller commission lawsuit known as Sitzer | Burnett. Continue reading →

Mauricio Umansky’s ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings

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Celebrity agent Mauricio Umansky, who has targeted the National Association of Realtors’ dominance over agents and the rules governing real estate, heads back to court. Continue reading →

NAR’s new law firm for antitrust suits charges up to $3K an hour

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The trade group has replaced Cooley with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in the Moehrl and Gibson cases, a law firm that has represented NAR for years in other antitrust cases. Continue reading →

NAR argues against setting trial date in Moehrl commission suit

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The trade group’s attorney says NAR is “still analyzing” the consequences of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Judge Andrea R. Wood says Moehrl is a “different case” that will likely go to trial in Q4 2024. Continue reading →

Jury finds in favor of homeseller plaintiffs in Sitzer | Burnett trial

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Jurors on Tuesday shocked the real estate industry, awarding damages adding up to $5.36 billion to homesellers after deliberating for 2 hours and 28 minutes. Continue reading →

Sitzer defendants ask for mistrial as HomeServices alleges ‘ambush’

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HomeServices of America attorneys filed a motion Wednesday requesting a mistrial in the Sitzer | Burnett trial, saying a video submitted a day earlier jeopardizes its chances for a fair trial. Continue reading →