Appeals court will let DOJ speak in REX case against NAR, Zillow
Attorney Alice A. Wang of the DOJ's Antitrust Division will appear at oral arguments in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13
MLS PIN pushes back against DOJ in advance of settlement hearing
The court will consider approving the latest deal in the case, which allows commission sharing in the multiple listing system
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 28
Lawsuit between NAR, Top Agent Network dismissed — again
TAN and NAR have agreed to dismiss their lawsuit, according to court documents filed on Monday. However, Top Agent Network can re-file charges or bring the case to another court in the future
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
Supreme Court denies NAR's appeal request in DOJ case
The Supreme Court didn't explain its reasoning for the decision, which will now allow the Department of Justice to reopen its investigation into the trade group's practices
Judge orders eXp to turn over 'sweetheart deal' negotiation docs
Court probes 'reverse auction' allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
DOJ asks appeals court to speak in REX case against NAR, Zillow
Attorneys for the DOJ's Antitrust Division on Wednesday submitted a request to provide an oral argument alongside REX, Zillow and NAR in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear NAR case against DOJ
Justices will review NAR's petition on Friday and post their decision on Monday. The trade group seeks 'to clarify that the government must keep its contractual promises just like other parties'
News Knockout Final: Your favorite 2 stories of the year duke it out
Commission lawsuits and industry practice changes will face off in our final bracket challenge. Inman readers, vote now and let us know what you think is the most important story of 2024
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 19
News Knockout: Elite 8 stories of 2024 go head-to-head for your vote
The commission lawsuits settlement, industry practice changes and alleged bad behavior by luxe brokers emerged as winners by a landslide. Cast your vote for the Final 4 top stories of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
News Knockout: Readers vote for the top real estate story of 2024
Will it involve the DOJ, the three-way agreement, the National Association of Realtors, alleged bad behavior or something else? You decide Inman's top story of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
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
by Christy Murdock Nov 2
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
by Christy Murdock Oct 12
Here's how to talk with sellers now about buyers and commissions
The easiest way to stay on the right side of the current legal and regulatory changes is to subscribe to them in both letter and spirit, team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Sep 10
Can you survive the squeeze from 2% commissions? The Download
The Consumer Federation of America raised eyebrows and hackles with its advice to pay only the equivalent of a 2% commission for both real estate purchases and sales
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
California Regional MLS will continue to allow agents to indicate whether sellers will consider concessions but will no longer have the option to specify a dollar amount or percentage
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 29