CRMLS General Counsel Ed Zorn and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chief Legal Officer Jessica Edgerton warned agents not to fall back on old practices, like sharing commissions. Continue reading
Costs and lawsuits are on the rise. Make sure that your marketing and practices don’t set you up for a fair housing violation or accusation with help from Dr. Lee Davenport. Continue reading
A survey of hundreds of real estate agents suggests that “steering” based on commissions used to be rare. After the Aug. 17 deadline, it may become ubiquitous — but with buyers in the driver’s seat. Continue reading
Last week, the brightest minds in real estate converged at Inman Connect to set agents, brokers and MLS members straight on the finer points of the new rules taking effect in less than two weeks. Continue reading
The attorney and broker dives into the nuances of seller concessions, steering, buyer agents’ jobs, and avoiding future antitrust trouble ahead of his appearances at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading
Fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport shares 10 questions to ask before adopting an AI-based chatbot or consumer-facing platform for your real estate business. Continue reading
Plaintiffs’ lawyer Michael Ketchmark vowed legal action to enforce deal: “Anyone who thinks they can send a few emails or bury their head in the sand and avoid the application of the law is wrong.” Continue reading
Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel offers a glossary to help you navigate the complex landscape of fair housing regulations and provide fair and equal service to all clients. Continue reading
Understanding the difference between steering and providing thoughtful and meaningful advice and guidance to clients is essential for navigating the future of real estate, mega team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading
May 6 remarks from Anthony Lamacchia spurred at least one NAR midyear attendee to leave the MLS Forum in protest, others to hurl steering accusations, and NAR’s senior counsel to intervene. Continue reading