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NAR and Anywhere clash over commission class action trial

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The Sitzer/Burnett trial has been delayed until after a higher court rules on an appeal from HomeServices of America. Continue reading →

Former Ebby Halliday executive Mary Frances Burleson dies at 87

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The former president and CEO died of natural causes on Nov. 27, according to a company announcement. The company will continue to support Burleson’s philanthropic efforts. Continue reading →

Commission study paid for by HomeServices comes under fire

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The study argues that decoupling commissions would harm first-time, low-income, and minority buyers, but critics like the Consumer Federation of America say it’s based on a faulty premise. Continue reading →

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 →

More than 700 agent steering calls suggest price-fixing, lawyers charge

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In new court filings in the Moehrl case, lawyers singled out hundreds of phone calls — far more than previously reported — in which agents steered business away from discount brokerage REX. 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 →

‘Longstanding conspiracy’: Why the bombshell commission suit matters

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Millions of homesellers across the country may be able to seek billions in damages for commissions they paid to buyer agents between 2015 and 2020. Here’s why it matters. Continue reading →

‘Radical’ and ‘doomed’: The case against the ‘bombshell’ Moehrl suit

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The real estate establishment’s latest salvo against the so-called “bombshell” buyers’ agent case is a sprawling, 3,000-word argument against granting class-action status in the Moehrl federal lawsuit. 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 →

Backed with $10M, Buyside rebrands as Percy, expands into mortgage

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Rebranding and strategic alliance with Black Knight, reflect data analytics and marketing firm’s ability to identify not only homebuyer but also seller leads. Continue reading →