Sitzer defendants ask for mistrial as HomeServices alleges ‘ambush’

HomeServices of America attorneys filed a motion Wednesday requesting a mistrial in the Sitzer | Burnett trial, saying a video submitted a day earlier jeopardizes its chances for a fair trial. Continue reading

Tom Ferry podcast video delivers fresh drama at Sitzer | Burnett trial

On Tuesday, plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Ketchmark played a video of a Tom Ferry interview with Allan Dalton of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices that drew objections and threatened to derail proceedings. Continue reading

‘Rabbit gets the gun’: The essential guide to Week 1 of Sitzer | Burnett

Big names, heated exchanges and the emergence of homeseller plaintiffs on the stand dominated the first week of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial in Kansas City, Missouri. Continue reading

Existing-home sales droop as mortgage rates hit 20-year highs

Home sales fell 2 percent between August and September and retreated 15.4 percent from a year ago as prices and interest rates climbed. Continue reading

Agent training, objection scripts on trial as Sitzer | Burnett ends Day 3

On Day 2 of witness testimony Wednesday, attorney Michael Ketchmark narrowed in on training materials and presentation slides he alleged violated antitrust policies held by the defendants. Continue reading

Agents steer buyers to homes with better commissions, study claims

The study by a trio of researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of listings and found that those offering lower commissions to buyers’ agents received less attention and took longer to sell. Continue reading

Keep ’em separated. Why personal beliefs and Code of Ethics don’t mix

Trainer and marketing expert Rachael Hite shares why its important to create separation between your personal political and religious beliefs on your social media profiles in order to make sure that you are creating a neutral presences online to help a… Continue reading

NAR to shed 1M members if shared commission banned, analysts say

A report released Oct. 4 by the investment banking firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods forecasts commissions to decline by at least 30 percent as a result of ongoing threats to the real estate industry. Continue reading

Sitzer | Burnett: Live updates from the buyer-agent commission trial

The long-awaited Sitzer | Burnett commission trial is underway in Kansas City, Missouri, and Inman is covering it all live as it unfolds. Check back early and often for news, views, schedules and more. Continue reading

Full court press: What to know as the commission battle starts today

The allegations, the high-profile witnesses slated to testify and all the evidence the jury will and won’t see — it’s all here as the long-awaited Sitzer | Burnett commission trial unfolds this week. Continue reading