NAR rival seeks agents for possible class action over Clear Cooperation

The American Real Estate Association is looking for those ‘fined or otherwise harmed’ by the National Association of Realtors’ pocket listing rule and are interested in “collective action.’ Continue reading

NAR asks Supreme Court to weigh in on DOJ fight

The trade group’s petition leans heavily on the government’s promise to close investigations into the Clear Cooperation Policy and the Participation Rule. Continue reading

Latest inflation numbers could give mortgage rates additional lift

Reports send mixed signals on the economy, with CPI showing prices rose more sharply than expected in September and jobless claims surging to highest level in more than a year. Continue reading

The Aug. 17 transition was smooth. Unless you were 1 of these Realtors

Most real estate professionals say little has changed since new commission rules went into effect in August. But for a smaller group, the changes have unleashed a completely different experience. Continue reading

Agents resilient as Milton slams Florida 2 weeks after Helene

The storm hit Sarasota as a Category 3 hurricane late Wednesday night after several tornadoes had already run rampant in the state before Milton’s landfall. Agents said Milton is a lot to deal with shortly after Helene, but experience with extreme weat… Continue reading

RealReports, Pearl Certification agree to energy data integration

Customers of RealReports can now access in-home energy insights from Pearl Certification, a provider of property energy analytics. Continue reading

Bright MLS CEO checks Robert Reffkin on Clear Cooperation Policy

Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan takes issue with assertions made by Compass CEO Robert Reffkin in his Oct. 8 op-ed for Inman on the role of MLSs in promoting Clear Cooperation. Continue reading

Sacramento-based Prime Real Estate Team joins eXp Realty

The Sacramento-based Prime Real Estate Team has transitioned from Side to eXp Realty after seven years, the brokerage announced on Wednesday. After serving the white-label brokerage in the Folsom and Greater Sacramento areas, the team is ready to advan… Continue reading

My listing isn’t selling: A 12-point checklist for agents 

Baffled by a home that’s languishing on the market? Mega-team leader Carl Medford offers a step-by-step plan for evaluating your listing and getting it sold. Continue reading