The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0 percent to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6 percent compared to last year. Continue reading
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0 percent to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6 percent compared to last year. Continue reading
Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75 percent of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service. Continue reading
Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75 percent of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service. Continue reading
Navigating the National Association of Realtors’ amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don’t want to lose your mind — or your listings — follow Coach Darryl Davis’ lead. Continue reading
Now that the National Association of Realtors has weighed in with a tweak to the Clear Cooperation Policy, it’s your turn to tell us what you think. Continue reading
Rather than intentionally fragmenting the marketplace, the Redfin CEO writes, all listings should show in one place, with the seller allowing different levels of disclosure on each listing. Continue reading
The Consumer Policy Center argues that percentage-based commissions give buyers’ agents a “backward incentive” and that consumers now have a chance to save money. Continue reading
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also criticized Northwest MLS, describing its rules as uniquely restrictive. But Windermere fired back at what it criticized as “hoarding inventory.” Continue reading
After months of debate, NAR announced Tuesday it will keep its policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within one day of marketing while adding new “delayed marketing exempt listings.” Continue reading