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Texas takes aim at NAR on hate speech: The Download

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As the Texas legislature moves to undermine NAR’s Code of Ethics, it’s time to think about your messaging moving forward. Continue reading →

Hanna Holdings agrees to settle commission suit after court battle

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The company was among the remaining large brokerages that had yet to reach a settlement agreement before it announced it had reached settlement terms on Friday. Continue reading →

New Zillow standards to hit NYC’s StreetEasy in June

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Listings that are not sent to StreetEasy within 24 hours of being publicly marketed will still be published by StreetEasy but offending agents will lose access to key tools and programs on the platform. Continue reading →

Compass to debut physical, in-office book of private listings

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The Compass Private Exclusive Book will be available for any agent to view in a Compass office. The book project comes as Compass increasingly makes private listings a core part of its strategy. Continue reading →

Zillow cares more about consumers than Realtors do

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While we’ve been distracted by policy fights, lawsuits and finger-pointing, Zillow has been executing a master plan to become the dominant force for all real estate needs, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading →

NAR hate speech policy poised for disruption under Texas Senate bill

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Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws. Continue reading →

Waging war has come at a cost, Compass says in NWMLS lawsuit

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The brokerage’s federal court complaint acknowledges that clients have canceled listings and that agents have departed amid a battle with Northwest MLS over how they’re marketed. Continue reading →

Cracks in NAR’s control begin to show: The Download

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With platforms and portals pushing back against its policies, is the National Association of Realtors losing its grip on the industry? Continue reading →

Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride

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The suit claims the multiple listing service is a “monopolist” with “no meaningful competitors” and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition. Continue reading →

Court dismisses NAR accuser’s retaliation claims — except one

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Former NAR project manager Roshani Sheth can amend claims that NAR retaliated against her for reporting sexual harassment, a judge ruled Tuesday, while a breach of contract claim can advance. Continue reading →