NAR fires back at Mauricio Umansky’s PLS in new legal filing

The trade association essentially denied all allegations that The PLS made against it, arguing that Clear Cooperation and NAR policies are “lawful, justified, procompetitive [and] pro-consumer,” and that they were conducted with NAR’s legitimate busine… Continue reading

Lead counsel for Moehrl targets ‘deceptive practices’ in new real estate industry investigation

Attorneys from Hagens Berman have urged consumers that have sold a home since 2021 with the aid of an “online real estate agent” to reach out to the firm since they may be eligible for compensation as a result of “deceptive practices” by the real estat… Continue reading

Brad Inman to agents: AI will eliminate the great Clear Cooperation debate

The Inman News founder painted a picture at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday of a future in which AI brings homes directly to consumers and makes the transaction easier and more joyful. Continue reading

Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings

How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in large part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still luxury agents firmly planted on both sides. Continue reading

Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings

As Compass cited determinations made by a court in the PLS’ lawsuit against NAR years ago in support of its cause, NWMLS called the brokerage’s legal arguments “nonsensical.” Continue reading

Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings

As Compass cited determinations made by a court in the PLS’ lawsuit against NAR years ago in support of its cause, NWMLS called the brokerage’s legal arguments “nonsensical.” Continue reading

Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings

As Compass cited determinations made by a court in the PLS’ lawsuit against NAR years ago in support of its cause, NWMLS called the brokerage’s legal arguments “nonsensical.” Continue reading

NAR notches a legal win after judge tosses ‘3-way agreement’ lawsuit

The judgment is good news for NAR, which is facing legal challenges in various states across the country over similar allegations that take issue with the three-way agreement. Continue reading

Inventory’s up, but buyers aren’t biting as June sales slide again

Existing-home sales declined by 2.7 percent from May 2025 but held steady compared to one year ago. Mortgage rates and high home prices continue to dissuade potential buyers. Continue reading

NAR defeats discount brokerage Homie in antitrust lawsuit

The court determined that Homie’s claims were no longer timely, that it failed to make a case for antitrust injury and that it did not provide enough evidence to prove wrongful interference in its business dealings. Continue reading