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Sitzer | Burnett defendants bulk up lawyer bench to prep for appeal

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The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former U.S. solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict. Continue reading →

Mark McLaughlin: Client trust is all that matters — all else is ‘noise’

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Compass’ chief real estate strategist is speaking this week at the brokerage’s annual RETREAT on “The Future of the Industry and Client Representation.” In a recent conversation with Inman, he shared insights and predictions. Continue reading →

Robert Reffkin: What we have now is a ‘connection issue’

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The CEO stressed to agents during a keynote address at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday that getting back to basics and forging sincere connections with clients would be the key to surviving and thriving in the current market. Continue reading →

Inman Intel Index: Anxiety among rank and file up in wake of Sitzer

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For weeks, the eyes of real estate’s agents and leadership were on the Sitzer | Burnett trial. They shared their thoughts and fears as part of Intel’s monthly real estate sentiment survey. Continue reading →

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

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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

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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

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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 →

RE/MAX parent appoints former DISH Network exec as CEO

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Erik Carlson comes to RE/MAX in the wake of Adam Contos’ departure. He also joins the company at a tumultuous time for the real estate industry. Continue reading →

18 ways to show buyers you’re worth every commission dollar

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Broker Cara Ameer writes that, from a leaky icemaker to a stellar professional reputation, the work of a buyer agent can make or break a home purchase. Continue reading →

The commission suit tsunami is upon us: The Download

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Catch up with the “mother of all lawsuits” and all of the other so-called copycats that have followed in the wake of Sitzer | Burnett. Continue reading →