Commission settlement against Side and others gets first approval

In addition to Side, the fast-moving case — known as Keel for its lead homeseller — names as defendants Washington Fine Properties, Seven Gables Real Estate, Brooklyn New York MLS and others. Continue reading

Robert Reffkin nods to Gary Keller in latest Clear Cooperation critique

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin lays out 10 questions his agents are asking in the wake of NAR’s commission settlement in his latest argument in favor of consumer choice and against CCP. Continue reading

Legal tit-for-tat pulls back curtain on eXp’s ‘sweetheart’ settlement

In new court filings, eXp, Weichert and plaintiffs share new details about how settlement negotiations in the Gibson case fell apart before the brokerage moved to settle in a case called Hooper. Continue reading

Bess Freedman on why Compass’ listing portal is raising red flags

Launched Monday, Compass One’s aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market. Continue reading

CAR publishes open letter to support LA wildfire victims

The letter, to be published in the “LA Times” and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents impacted by the fires about price gouging, fraudulent activities and unsolicited offers. Continue reading

Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership

The Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1. Continue reading

Former Vegas Realtors CEO sues organization after election mishap

Wendy DiVecchio points to disagreement with the board over LVR’s ownership of its MLS as a potential reason she was suspended, investigated and subsequently fired last week. Continue reading

Former Vegas Realtors CEO sues organization after election mishap

Wendy DiVecchio points to disagreement with the board over LVR’s ownership of its MLS as a potential reason she was suspended, investigated and subsequently fired last week. Continue reading

The future of the MLS: A proposed path toward a national network

Achieving a national multiple listing service should be our top priority as Realtors, Michigan-based @properties Christie’s International Real Estate broker Chris Marzke writes for Inman. Continue reading

A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: ‘I’m still pissed’

First Team CEO Michele Harrington’s company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR’s involvement, have played out. Continue reading