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Judges decline to ‘centralize’ commission lawsuits for now

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A panel of judges considering whether to consolidate real estate commission lawsuits into one cited the recent NAR settlement as a reason to deny the request. Continue reading →

President Kevin Sears pulls back curtain on changes ahead for NAR

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On the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast Tuesday, Sears said interim CEO Nykia Wright has agreed to extend her contract through the end of 2024 as NAR executives focus on the road ahead. Continue reading →

The NAR settlement would bring ‘significant benefits’ to buyers: CFA

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That includes benefits for first-time homebuyers, who might be better served by inexperienced agents. However, some benefits require changes from mortgage lenders, consumer watchdog says. Continue reading →

Leo Pareja tapped as eXp Realty’s new CEO, relieving Glenn Sanford

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Pareja, who joined eXp Realty in 2022, previously served as its chief strategy officer. Founder Glenn Sanford will remain with the firm as CEO of parent company eXp World Holdings. Continue reading →

It’s up to you to make lemonade out of a sour NAR settlement situation

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Consumers have been given a front-row seat to the chaos unfolding in our industry, Rachael Hite writes. As the situation unravels, who will make lemonade, and who will continue to feast on sour grapes? Continue reading →

How great agents win in the face of NAR settlement misinformation

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Consumer misconceptions following the NAR settlement are wild. Jimmy Burgess talks to Keeping Current Matters CEO David Childers on how to communicate with today’s buyers and sellers. Continue reading →

New commission lawsuit in New York may draw FTC attention

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The antitrust case from homebuyer and homeseller Hao Zhe Wang alleges MLS and broker services are illegally tied. Continue reading →

California legislator proposes $1.25B affordable housing bill

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United States Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is taking another shot at solving America’s housing crisis, this time through a proposal to convert government-owned buildings into affordable rental housing.

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NAR’s settlement paints a murky commission picture for consumers

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CEO Sean Frank writes that an unintended consequence of MLS changes following on the heels of the NAR settlement is that the dynamics of real estate transactions become less transparent to the very individuals they are meant to serve: buyers and sellers. Continue reading →