Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: ‘DOJ is simply wrong’

Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75 percent of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service. Continue reading

Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: ‘DOJ is simply wrong’

Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75 percent of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service. Continue reading

DOJ signals Clear Cooperation alone may not be anticompetitive

A Department of Justice footnote filed on Monday in the Nosalek commission lawsuit suggests some industry leaders may have misinterpreted earlier DOJ messaging. Continue reading

DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing

A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the U.S. Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers “cosmetic changes” to MLS PIN’s agent compensation rules. Continue reading

Century 21 North East expands in Boston with Century 21 Celli

With this acquisition, Century 21 North East aims to strengthen its position in the real estate market by broadening its reach and enhancing the value it provides to clients. Continue reading

MLS PIN pushes back against DOJ in advance of settlement hearing

The court will consider approving the latest deal in the case, which allows commission sharing in the multiple listing system. Continue reading

Restb.ai lands deal with New England’s largest MLS

In partnership with Restb.ai, the 39,300-member MLS PIN will equip itself with new ways to work faster, better serve buyers and sellers, and push its own boundaries in data capture and accuracy. Continue reading

Where real estate’s major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy

Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But other see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue. Continue reading

Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents’ workflow

Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of “pushing back against the settlements,” is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins. Continue reading

MLS PIN forges ahead with rule changes over DOJ objections

Effective immediately, listing brokers and agents can submit for-sale listings to the MLS without offering any cooperating compensation to the buyer broker. Continue reading