New York's largest MLS grows to nearly 50K agents with acquisition
OneKey MLS's purchase of broker-owned Mid-Hudson MLS is expected to close in January. OneKey says it will provide more data and reach to agents while saving time and money
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 13
California homeseller who paid $50K in commissions files lawsuit
Christina Grace, a California resident who sold her home in Marin County, filed suit Friday against NAR, Compass and Keller Williams, among others, claiming she paid $50K in commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 12
NAR opens application window for REACH tech accelerator
The National Association of Realtors' for-profit venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, runs the program. Applications are due by Jan. 31
Commission suits hit Realtors, brokerages in Florida, Pennsylvania
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
NAR hires new marketing and comms chief amid tumultuous year
Suzanne Bouhia will shape NAR's communication strategy as the organization deals with lawsuits, scandal and a harrowing year in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
Facade Flags Justice Department Building Washington DC
A 3-judge panel for the Washington DC circuit seemed inclined to let the agency resume its probe into the National Association of Realtors' cooperative compensation and pocket listing rules
Abandoning NAR won't help us reclaim our legacy and lead change
Opinion
Agents industrywide are tempted to give NAR the cold shoulder, but coach Darryl Davis says that is not the solution to fix the major problems at hand
by Darryl Davis Dec 2
What Netflix and Lego can teach you about thriving amid adversity
Opinion
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
by Darryl Davis Dec 1
NAR argues against setting trial date in Moehrl commission suit
The trade group's attorney says NAR is 'still analyzing' the consequences of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Judge Andrea R. Wood says Moehrl is a 'different case' that will likely go to trial in Q4 2024
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 29
Beyond intent: What agents get wrong about fair housing
Fair housing isn't just about what you mean to do. It's also about the effect your action (or lack thereof) have on hopeful homeowners
by Lee Davenport Nov 29
Here's how to put the commission lawsuits in the rearview mirror
Opinion
The most critical issue for those not currently involved in commission litigation is how to proceed in light of the preliminary approval of the Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements
by Bernice Ross Nov 28
Georgia homesellers file yet another antitrust commission suit
The Georgia suit accuses NAR and major real estate companies of conspiring to keep commissions high. It's also the latest in a string of new cases following the Sitzer | Burnett verdict
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 28
Focus on fundamentals: Clients, communication, compliance
Opinion
According to compliance expert Summer Goralik, it's time to ask important questions, adopt new business protocols and engage in different types of conversations or scripts with clients
by Summer Goralik Nov 27
NAR put on a brave face at NXT, but accountability is on the way
Opinion
More must be done to keep agents from paying for the National Association of Realtors' mistakes, NAR Accountability Project founder Jason Haber writes upon the conclusion of recent NAR NXT
by Jason Haber Nov 27
NAR installs President Tracy Kasper, other leaders for 2024
The trade group installed its 2024 leadership during its annual NAR NXT conference. Kasper started her term 3 months early, after the resignation of former president Kenny Parcell
by Marian McPherson Nov 20
NAR directors confront power shift as executive committee steps up
At a Friday board meeting, a member of NAR's board of directors predicted 'less authority' in 2024 as the embattled trade group's growing Executive Committee shoulders more responsibility
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 20