DOJ signals Clear Cooperation alone may not be anticompetitive
A Department of Justice footnote filed on Monday in the Nosalek commission lawsuit suggests some industry leaders may have misinterpreted earlier DOJ messaging
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
New survey shows how far NAR must go to repair its image
The 1.5M member trade group has a net favorability rating of –42.6% by all adults, according to a new survey conducted by ResiClub. Agents and brokers had a slightly rosier view
by Taylor Anderson Mar 19
It's time to reimagine off-market listings: Cara Ameer
A middle ground that provides choices for sellers and options for agents might be just what the industry needs to create movement in the market, broker Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Mar 19
The transparency double standard: Ketchmark’s push to repeal CCP
Opinion
Real estate professionals should be making decisions based on what benefits consumers, not out of fear of who might be deposed next, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Mar 19
'Zillow made the wrong choice': REX seeks full appeals court review
The discount brokerage contends that a 3-judge panel erred in finding that NAR's no-commingling rule was not direct evidence of 'concerted action' between NAR and Zillow
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 18
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Opinion
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by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing
A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the US Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers 'cosmetic changes' to MLS PIN's agent compensation rules
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
The industry's biggest names are weighing in on CCP: The Download
Leaders across the real estate landscape are sharing their perspectives on the CCP — and what its possible end would mean for consumers and the housing market
by Christy Murdock Mar 15
Kamini Lane: It couldn't 'be a worse time' to repeal Clear Cooperation
The Coldwell Banker Realty CEO wrote a 'Newsweek' op-ed about protecting Clear Cooperation, saying repeal would allow brokers to 'actively hide' listings amid a long-lasting housing shortage
by Marian McPherson Mar 13
Brokerages that oppose CCP don't want transparency: Medford
Opinion
We need a fully transparent system that favors the consumer, not the broker, team leader Carl Medford writes, so that buyers and sellers can feel confident when transacting real estate
by Carl Medford Mar 13
RealScout launches exclusive listing platform for brokerages
RealScout's new solution allows brokerages to create a branded exclusive listing search platform. Homebuyers will get data-backed recommendations and email alerts on new listings
by Marian McPherson Mar 13
Robert Reffkin in Nashville
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that 'data is the new oil' amid predictions of a national MLS
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 12
Fate of Clear Cooperation at hand as Ketchmark issues new warning
As NAR prepares to announce its pocket listing rule decision 'in the coming weeks,' attorney Michael Ketchmark said he'll consider legal action against brokers who vote to maintain the rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 12
6 named to NAR REACH Australia's latest class
REACH now has 285 companies in its ecosystem across its US residential and commercial programs, Israel, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Australia and New Zealand
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 11
Pam Liebman: Most listings should be 'shared amongst everybody'
The CEO of Corcoran appeared at Inman on Tour Nashville Tuesday and expressed support for Clear Cooperation. She also said the best market is simply one where agents can transact
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11
American Real Estate Association floats Clear Cooperation solution
The trade group wants to replace the polarizing National Association of Realtors rule with what it's calling a 'Clear Collaboration Policy,' which it says would be more flexible than the status quo
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 7