Can you hear me now? 5 strategies for nailing listening appointments

The National Association of Realtors’ commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it’s more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers’ concerns and questions. Continue reading

Judge lays out reasoning for NAR settlement approval

Judge Stephen R. Bough overruled all objections to the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices deals and awarded attorneys one-third of the settlement amounts as requested. Continue reading

Landmark NAR commission settlement faces first appeal

A day after the settlement received final approval from Judge Stephen Bough, an entity known as Spring Way Center along with several homesellers appealed the deal. Continue reading

As NAR settlement wins approval, Batton II commission lawsuit grows

Twenty-two homebuyers across 19 states were added to the list of plaintiffs in the Batton case Tuesday while eXp continued to push for a delay in a separate commission case known as Gibson. Continue reading

Pending home sales rise for 3rd month, driven by higher inventory

Driven by an improved housing inventory, pending home sales rose modestly in October, marking its third-consecutive monthly increase, according to data released on Wednesday by NAR. Continue reading

Court grants final approval to NAR’s landmark settlement deal

Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading

Court grants final approval to NAR’s landmark settlement deal

Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading

Texas broker latest to file suit over NAR’s divisive 3-way agreement

Luz de Amor Eytalis took aim at rules that require “forced memberships” in local, state and national Realtor associations in order to access her local multiple listing service. Continue reading

NAR’s settlement is up for final approval. Here’s why that matters

The National Association of Realtors settlement became the inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in living memory. A judge is now expected to approve the deal Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading

Award per homeseller in Sitzer is about $913 and getting smaller

Over 491,000 homesellers have filed claims for a portion of the $700 million raised by real estate settlements in Sitzer, with more to come before May 2025 deadline. Continue reading