T3 Sixty nixes this year’s Mega 1000 list in wake of NAR settlement

The move comes two weeks after the National Association of Realtors signaled a $418M settlement of commission lawsuits. T3 Sixty said it will bring the ranking back when litigation is resolved. Continue reading

RE/MAX President: ‘It’s time to take back our No. 1 market share’

In her first keynote as RE/MAX president, Amy Lessinger addressed market headwinds, buyer-broker commissions, homebuyer agreements and plans to revive the franchisor’s U.S. operations. Continue reading

Moehrl trial shifts to early 2025 as HomeServices keeps skin in game

The plaintiffs and defendants in the antitrust commission case indicated they would be available for a 3- to 4-week trial beginning Jan. 21, 2025, according to court filings earlier this week. Continue reading

‘Apologize’ and 17 other common-sense ways to begin reforming NAR

Even before the courts resolve how agents are compensated, the National Association of Realtors has an opportunity to set a course for victory, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

5 things every broker should be doing after NAR’s settlement

Brokers need to lead by example, new Inman contributor Valeria Grunbaum writes. Walk the talk, and don’t buy into the fear and uncertainty of these post-settlement times. Continue reading

Moehrl attorney: Market shift after NAR settlement ‘will take time’

Robby Braun, partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, addresses “misconceptions” about the NAR deal’s impact and says Realtors who try to ignore the changes “will get left behind.” Continue reading

NAR (and now Compass) settled. Y’all had thoughts: The Download

Real estate professionals respond in the aftermath of NAR’s big commission lawsuit settlement and Compass’ brand new one. Continue reading

Compass to pay $57.5M to settle commission lawsuits

The news comes one week after NAR’s whopping $418 million settlement was announced. Compass also agreed to make some minor changes to its business practices as part of the settlement. Continue reading

MLS PIN, Nosalek plaintiffs seek to delay DOJ response after NAR deal

They asked the court for more time to analyze the impact on their proposed settlement of NAR’s proposed rule change banning the MLS display of commissions offered to buyer brokers. Continue reading

Who’s out: The brokerages not covered in the NAR settlement

More than 90 brokerages would not be covered under the $418 million deal, though most have the option of buying in. Continue reading