Nevada homeseller files yet another commission lawsuit

Angela Boykin is suing over a home sale from 2022. Her case is the second such recent lawsuit out of Nevada, and adds to the growing number of cases that have followed the Sitzer | Burnett verdict . Continue reading

Attorney lays out how real estate can survive the commission suits

At Inman Connect, Ed Zorn proposed mandating buyer representation agreements, killing the MLS compensation field, adding a concession field, and creating a fund to pay out settlements. Continue reading

A Maryland homeowner just filed yet another commission lawsuit

The case is the latest of numerous antitrust lawsuits that have emerged in the wake of the October verdict in Sitzer | Burnett. It names NAR, Compass, Redfin and others as defendants. Continue reading

NAR, franchisors ask for summary judgment in Moehrl suit

The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America have all asked a federal judge in Illinois to rule in their favor before the Moehrl case goes to trial. Continue reading

NAR argues against setting trial date in Moehrl commission suit

The trade group’s attorney says NAR is “still analyzing” the consequences of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Judge Andrea R. Wood says Moehrl is a “different case” that will likely go to trial in Q4 2024. Continue reading

Georgia homesellers file yet another antitrust commission suit

The Georgia suit accuses NAR and major real estate companies of conspiring to keep commissions high. It’s also the latest in a string of new cases following the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Continue reading

Anywhere, RE/MAX commission lawsuit settlements move forward

A judge has granted preliminary approval of the franchisers’ multi-million dollar settlements in Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek. Final approval may happen next year. Continue reading

New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams

A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants. Continue reading

RE/MAX parent appoints former DISH Network exec as CEO

Erik Carlson comes to RE/MAX in the wake of Adam Contos’ departure. He also joins the company at a tumultuous time for the real estate industry. Continue reading

Commission lawsuits are piling up. Keep track of them all right here

In the wake of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, the number of bombshell lawsuits has rapidly multiplied — putting more pressure than ever on real estate’s status quo. Here’s a rundown of all the cases. Continue reading