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Dwiggins-led franchisor NextHome settles commission suits

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NextHome has more than 600 offices across the U.S. but is perhaps best-known for CEO James Dwiggins, who has been a prominent commentator on antitrust litigation. Continue reading →

NAR interim CEO: Settlement was ‘unequivocally’ the right move

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In an interview with NextHome CEO James Dwiggins, NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright urged members to lean back into engaging the 1.5 million-member trade organization Continue reading →

Will flashy gifts and open houses end once commissions decouple?

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Based on conversations with luxury agents across both coasts, there’s still a lot of uncertainty about how far-reaching the changes that come with commissions decoupling may be. Continue reading →

Dwiggins’ warning on commission workarounds: Prepare to be sued

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NextHome CEO James Dwiggins shares his thoughts on agents who use websites designed to advertise offers of compensation from listings after the NAR settlement takes effect next month. Continue reading →

NextHome CEO on the ‘stupidest’ part of the commission settlement

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James Dwiggins spoke at the inaugural Inman Connect Miami on Tuesday, arguing that clinging to the current status quo when it comes to commissions is a recipe for disaster. 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 →

How commission chaos divided the real estate industry into 4 factions

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The verdict in the monumental Sitzer | Burnett commission case in Missouri — plus oversight by federal regulators — has splintered the industry as it scrambles to figure out how to move forward. Continue reading →

Media startup Blended Sense rolls out partnership with NextHome

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Austin-based media startup Blended Sense is partnering with NextHome to provide preferential pricing and specialized content strategy and education to the franchisor’s 6,000-member network. Continue reading →

Nexthome CEO: Make buyers’ agent agreements a priority

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James Dwiggins argued at Inman Connect New York that commission lawsuits and pressure from the feds is going to bring about change in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

James Dwiggins: NAR needs a top-down overhaul

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Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, the NextHome CEO said NAR serves an important function, but needs a major fix to deal with challenges related to leadership and commission suits. Continue reading →