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The biggest story of the year (according to you): The Download

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The biggest story of the year was our liveblog coverage of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial. Get caught up with a special end-of-year edition of The Download. Continue reading →

NAR, franchisors ask for summary judgment in Moehrl suit

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The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America have all asked a federal judge in Illinois to rule in their favor before the Moehrl case goes to trial. Continue reading →

1 in 4 agents are fielding client commission queries now: Triple-I

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Brokerages have sprung into action as commission lawsuits proliferate — and not a moment too soon, according to the results of November’s Inman Intel Index survey, released Wednesday. Continue reading →

Time for brokers, agents to bridge the Sitzer disconnect: LeBarton

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Brokerages have been scrambling to get agents up to speed on commissions lawsuits — but they may already be in deeper than broker-owners realize, Inman’s Director of Research tells Intel. Continue reading →

3 reasons you should be using a buyer agreement now

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According to broker Joseph Santini, buyer agreements are good for buyers and good for buyer agents. Find out more about these valuable tools and how to get them signed. Continue reading →

After Sitzer, what will happen to underserved communities?

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According to DEI expert Nora Crosthwaite, we have more questions than answers when it comes to the future of homeownership options for underserved communities, and that’s unfair to consumers. Continue reading →

Commission suits hit Realtors, brokerages in Florida, Pennsylvania

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In separate lawsuits, homesellers allege the defendants — including Florida Realtors and West Penn MLS — conspired to enforce rules that inflated commissions on the sale of their homes. Continue reading →

NAR hires new marketing and comms chief amid tumultuous year

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Suzanne Bouhia will shape NAR’s communication strategy as the organization deals with lawsuits, scandal and a harrowing year in real estate. Continue reading →

Appeals court weighs DOJ push to reopen NAR commission rule probe

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A three-judge panel for the Washington, D.C., circuit seemed inclined to let the agency resume its probe into the National Association of Realtors’ cooperative compensation and pocket listing rules. Continue reading →

What Netflix and Lego can teach you about thriving amidst adversity

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Darryl Davis shares some of the hard-won lessons of the world’s most successful and resilient businesses. Put them to work in your professional life to meet the current moment. Continue reading →