NAR won’t use lobbying chops for ‘legislative fix’ to commission suits

At a forum for reps of 50 large brokerage firms, The Realty Alliance CEO Craig Cheatham asked why the nearly 1.6 million-member trade group can’t use its political influence for an “existential threat.” Continue reading

Up your game with these hot tips from NAR’s buyer and seller data

NAR’s 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers has just been released, and it’s packed with insights that can help you take your business to the next level in 2024. According to trainer Bernice Ross, the most important insights concern your lead generat… Continue reading

From Australia to Anaheim, proptechs test models at NAR NXT

ListAssist and BoxBrownie, as well as Sensor Global and Openn, are attending NXT under the umbrella of NAR Reach Australia-New Zealand, a technology-focused industry advocacy organization and product accelerator. Continue reading

NAR: ‘We have many grounds’ to appeal the Sitzer | Burnett verdict

The National Association of Realtors laid out its arguments to overturn the ruling Tuesday. The plaintiffs’ attorney said if the trade group doesn’t change, it risks an injunction and DOJ wrath. Continue reading

New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams

A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants. Continue reading

NAR will argue for ‘complete reversal’ of Sitzer | Burnett verdict

The National Association of Realtors’ legal team on Monday blamed the ruling on the judge. The plaintiffs’ attorney, meanwhile, said NAR hadn’t “learned anything” from its “resounding defeat.” Continue reading

Collabra appoints former Bright MLS exec to board of directors

David Charron joins Collabra’s board as the real estate technology and analytics company makes a bid to partner with more multiple listing services. Continue reading

NAR NXT: Everything to know as the annual conference begins

The National Association of Realtors’ NAR NXT Conference is gearing up for a week in Anaheim, California. Here’s a rundown of the schedule plus the sessions and events you can’t afford to miss. Continue reading

South Carolina homesellers latest in line to sue NAR, Keller Williams

A new commission lawsuit filed Monday seeking class-action status alleges sellers encountered “illogical, harmful, irrational and anticompetitive effects” of NAR’s cooperative compensation rule. Continue reading