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New court ruling is both victory and defeat for NAR and REX

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Discount brokerage’s antitrust claims survive after judge concludes REX “plausibly alleges that Zillow changed its websites because of NAR’s rules.” Continue reading →

John Sebree will be the California Association of Realtors’ new CEO

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Current CEO Joel Singer will retire on Jan. 5, 2022 after 43 years at C.A.R., including 32 years as CEO. John Sebree, currently CEO of the Missouri Realtors, will start at the California association on Feb. 1. Continue reading →

From hate speech to antitrust: The year in MLSs and associations

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2021 came with Realtor misbehavior, rising legal and regulatory scrutiny and MLSs becoming tech investors after Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime. Continue reading →

DOJ, home prices and equality: Brad Inman talks real estate’s future

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Inman reporters Marian McPherson, Andrea Brambila and Jim Dalrymple discuss coverage of the biggest stories in real estate — and how those stories might chart the industry’s path. Continue reading →

California Regional MLS launches venture fund, invests in Perchwell

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CRMLS CEO Art Carter says the fund will serve agents’ and brokers’ need for “high-quality technology that enables them to do their jobs without worrying about how their data gets used.” Continue reading →

Nation’s largest MLS adds a far-flung neighbor to the north

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The Coastal Mendocino Association of Realtors has shut down its own MLS in favor of joining the California Regional MLS. Continue reading →

DOJ to appear in court in appeal of pocket listing lawsuit against NAR

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The agency, which is currently investigating the trade association’s Clear Cooperation Policy, says it’s defending its interest in the application of antitrust laws to the real estate industry. Continue reading →

‘Is the Bible hate speech?’ NAR hate speech provision faces first big test

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Realtor Brandon Huber is under fire for pulling his church’s support of a food bank during Pride Month. Now, the Missoula Organization of Realtors has to determine if it’s religious freedom or hate speech. Continue reading →