ICYMI at NXT: 3-way agreement and a national MLS? The Download

As NAR’s members and leaders met up, the industry’s biggest question marks took center stage amid a mix of opinions and perspectives. Continue reading

It’s wild out there. Time to rest, renew, reset: The Download

With professional, political and personal struggles on all sides, let’s take a break with some feel-good, self-care, positive-thinking resources. Continue reading

Will the NAR settlement make it to the closing table? The Download

As the Nov. 26 hearing for final approval of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement approaches, voices from all sides are questioning its wisdom. Continue reading

NAR is a perpetual-motion lawsuit magnet: The Download

A spate of recent lawsuits makes it clear the NAR’s legal woes are far from over. Where do they (and you) go from here? Continue reading

Here’s your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download

Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate’s biggest names are standing on. Continue reading

Is NAR really ready to rethink its legal strategy? The Download

As the trade group’s chief legal officer exits, the National Association of Realtors prepares to evaluate its legal exposure and develop a litigation strategy. Is it too little too late? Continue reading

Is that big Fed rate cut a cure-all for the mopey market? The Download

With this week’s half-percent rate cut from the Federal Reserve, agents are hoping sellers will finally get off the fence and loosen up some inventory to get the market moving. Continue reading

How risky is it to be a real estate agent? The Download

From wire fraud to cybercrime to personal safety, this Realtor Safety Month it’s a good idea to ask the question, “How safe are you, really?” Continue reading

NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download

They’ve been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation’s highest court to enforce a previous settlement. Continue reading

Michigan Realtors are mad as hell, and they’re suing: The Download

NAR buckles up for a new legal brouhaha as Michigan agents and brokers head to court over “compulsory” Realtor membership to access the MLS after removing “guaranteed broker commission.” Continue reading