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NAR vs. DOJ: A timeline of the battle as it stretches into 4th year

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An analysis of the association’s petition offers a step-by-step timeline of the events leading up to the DOJ’s launch of a new probe into NAR rules. Continue reading →

DOJ quietly resumed NAR probe days after settlement withdrawal

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In a 418-page petition filed Monday, NAR contends the antitrust regulator swiftly reopened its investigation into the Clear Cooperation Policy and buyer broker commissions in July. Continue reading →

Top Agent Network appeals dismissal of NAR antitrust suit

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Lower court suggested TAN was the wrong plaintiff to bring suit because its business model is itself allegedly anticompetitive, but TAN says the court’s order was “erroneous.” Continue reading →

NAR fights back against DOJ efforts to withdraw antitrust settlement

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The trade group accused the Justice Department of reneging on a binding agreement. NAR also said it had already begun implementing policies based on its DOJ settlement. Continue reading →

NAR can’t raise the bar — but your broker can

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NAR is the face of real estate — a nice big target to blame when something needs to be fixed. But here’s why it’s really up to real estate brokerages to raise their standards. Continue reading →

Realogy calls for NAR rule change on listing broker attribution

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The real estate brokerage giant says “many listing search websites misdirect consumers by obfuscating display of a property’s listing firm.” Continue reading →

Federal judge denies NAR, Zillow’s motion to end REX lawsuit

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Federal Judge Thomas Zilly said REX Real Estate’s antitrust allegations against NAR and Zillow are “plausible,” in an order on Thursday. NAR said it will continue to defend itself against REX’s claims. Continue reading →

Homeowners are staying in place longer. What’s it mean for agents?

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By 2037, the median homeownership tenure will nearly double from eight years to 15 years. Here’s what 11 ERA broker-owners are doing to thrive through the market shift. Continue reading →

NAR President to Realtors: Wear masks, social distance

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With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to wreck havoc on the U.S., National Association of Realtors President Charlie Oppler urged real estate professionals to wear masks and said he is encouraged by growing vaccination rates. Continue reading →

When will prices cool? Here are the factors at play

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Home prices are spiraling out of control. There are several reasons prices just keep climbing, but it can’t last forever. Here’s what it’ll take for prices to even out.

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